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U.S. Reaffirms Support for Nigerian Students at 2025 Education Fair in Abuja
The United States government has reiterated its commitment to supporting young Nigerian students, innovators, and future leaders who aspire to study in American institutions.
This pledge was made by the U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Officer, Brian Neubert, at the 2025 EducationUSA Nigeria Fair held on Monday in Abuja. The event, themed “Empowering Futures: Discover American Excellence in Education and Innovation,” is part of a global series aimed at connecting students with opportunities in U.S. higher education.
Speaking at the fair, Neubert emphasized the longstanding educational ties between Nigeria and the U.S., stating that American colleges continue to welcome Nigerian students for their academic excellence and global potential.
“The United States is proud to partner with Nigeria in empowering students, who are the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers,” he said.
The event featured representatives from 28 American universities and colleges, offering direct engagement with students, parents, and school counsellors. Attendees received information on admissions, academic programs, scholarships, and financial aid.
Neubert highlighted the role of EducationUSA in providing free guidance and counselling to Nigerian students through the U.S. application process, ensuring they are well-prepared for academic life abroad.
He also advised prospective students to maintain their visa status responsibly if granted entry to the U.S., urging them to adhere to immigration regulations and return to Nigeria with valuable experiences and skills.
“As you consider your next steps, know that you are joining a long tradition of Nigerian students who have excelled in U.S. institutions and gone on to make significant contributions to their communities and the world,” he added.
Despite the positive outlook, challenges remain.
More than 300 Nigerian students admitted into U.S. universities faced prolonged delays in securing student visas, with many waiting months despite completing embassy interviews. The backlog has been attributed to procedural changes during the Trump administration, which included temporary suspensions of student visa processing and proposed restrictions on international admissions.
Nonetheless, the U.S. government continues to encourage Nigerian students to pursue academic opportunities in the country, highlighting education as a vital pillar of U.S.-Nigeria relations.
An angry mob has set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus on fire after it reportedly crushed a commercial motorcyclist to death at Ogolonto Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road in Lagos State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026. Eyewitness accounts and social media reports indicate that the motorcyclist was riding alone along the restricted BRT lane when the collision happened. He died at the scene.
Enraged residents and youths then attacked the bus driver and set the vehicle ablaze. Police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), who were nearby, intervened promptly and rescued the driver unharmed.
The identity of the deceased motorcyclist and the exact circumstances of the crash had not been officially confirmed at the time of filing this report. It was also unclear whether any arrests had been made in connection with the burning of the bus.
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ARISE News Wins Seven Honours At Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
• ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female)
ARISE News has emerged as one of the major winners at the just ended Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA).
ARISE News won seven honours across television broadcasting, news reporting, presentation and production during the ceremony.
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
The network’s flagship breakfast programme, The Morning Show, also won the Best TV Talk Show award, further strengthening its recognition in television broadcasting.
ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female).
Rufai Oseni was named Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Male), while Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpeyong received the Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Female) award.
The recognition extended to the network’s newsroom, with Ovieteme George winning Best TV News Reporter (Male) for his contributions to television news reporting.
Behind the camera, Sam Adeyemi received the Best Camera Operator/Cinematographer award, recognising his work in television production and visual storytelling.
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Meta removes 3.7 million accounts in West Africa scam crackdown
The joint operation led to 28 arrests, identified more than 30 suspected scam centres and rescued 117 people allegedly trafficked and forced to work in scam compounds in Ghana.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has removed more than 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages and groups linked to suspected scam networks operating in West Africa.
The joint operation led to 28 arrests, identified more than 30 suspected scam centres and rescued 117 people allegedly trafficked and forced to work in scam compounds in Ghana.
The company announced the crackdown in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. It involved 14 technology companies and law enforcement agencies from 10 countries.
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency coordinated the operation with the US Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies. Nigerian authorities were involved.
Other countries included Ghana, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and India.Tech companies that took part included Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Coinbase, Starlink and Adobe.
Meta said the partnership let participants share intelligence across digital platforms, countries and financial systems to identify criminal networks.
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