Parallex Bank has awarded ₦1 million each to 10 exceptional athletes from Lagos State who participated in the 2025 National Youth Games held in Asaba, totaling ₦10 million in rewards. This initiative aims to recognize and support the achievements of young athletes in the region.

Nigeria has emerged as the leading country in Africa for the 2026 EU Erasmus scholarship program, securing 89 wins and 163 admissions. This achievement ranks Nigeria among the top five beneficiaries of the scholarship globally, according to Tribune Online.

Nigeria has been recognized as Africa's top beneficiary of the European Union's Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarship programme, with 163 Nigerian students admitted this year, of which 89 have secured fully funded scholarships. This announcement was made by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, during the 2026 Erasmus Mundus event.

Nigerian fintech company OPay has marked its tenth anniversary by highlighting a ₦1.2 billion scholarship initiative aimed at supporting students across more than 40 tertiary institutions by 2026. According to Techpoint Africa, the programme is presented as a significant commitment to education in Nigeria, where scholarships can make a major difference for students. The company described the effort as evidence of its long-term presence in the Nigerian market.

More than 8,000 Nigerian youths participated in the 18th edition of the Aptech Career Quest, with over 200 aspiring technology and creative professionals receiving scholarships worth more than N701 million, Vanguard reports. The initiative was organised by Aptech Nigeria in collaboration with Middlesex University London. According to the report, the programme is part of efforts to expose young Nigerians to career opportunities in the technology and creative sectors.

Egbin Power has launched the 11th edition of its annual scholarship programme, with 250 students participating, according to ThisDay Live. The company said the initiative reflects its commitment to advancing quality education and creating meaningful opportunities for young people in its host communities. The scheme forms part of the power firm's ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts in Nigeria.