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Laurvo News · Monday, 26 October 2026
The Federal Government plans to equip Ebola treatment centres in the states. The number of identified contacts linked to Nigeria's confirmed case has risen to 53.
Why it leads today: Ebola preparedness affects campus health and travel plans, and the rising number of contacts shows why students should follow official guidance closely.
Source: Punch
Ebola precautions feature in the health news, with Nigeria and Uganda both acting, while the University of Rwanda reports far fewer graduates as degree reforms take effect. Today's opportunities include fully funded scholarships and fellowships, two of them closing on 30 October.
The Federal Government plans to equip Ebola treatment centres in the states. The number of identified contacts linked to Nigeria's confirmed case has risen to 53.
Why it matters: Health preparedness affects campuses and travel, so students should follow official guidance.
Source: Punch
Health minister Muhammad Ali Pate said genomic analysis shows Nigeria's only confirmed case is closely related to the strain found in Kenya's index case. It is the first genetic link between the outbreaks.
Why it matters: Shows how genetic research helps trace outbreaks, relevant to health and science students.
Source: MyJoyOnline
Prof. Abiodun Aibinu, a university don, says giving young Nigerians real digital capabilities is the foundation for the next economy.
Why it matters: Points to digital skills as a factor in graduate employability.
Source: Punch
The Upper West Regional Chief Imam Educational Endowment Fund has paid out GH¢138,536 to 61 academically promising students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds who are studying at tertiary level nationwide.
Why it matters: An example of community funding for tertiary fees that students can look for.
Source: MyJoyOnline
Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Catholic University of Ghana, urged students to embrace compassion and collective responsibility as they prepare for a world shaped by conflict, technological disruption and uncertainty.
Why it matters: A university leader's message on preparing for a changing world after graduation.
Source: MyJoyOnline
Police said a foreign citizen was beaten to death by about 50 people during a protest march in Durban. Anti-immigrant tensions continue to flare in South Africa.
Why it matters: Relevant to the safety and welfare of international students in South Africa.
Source: Egypt Independent
Nam-CSIRT has warned businesses that run websites on PHP about newly discovered security flaws. The team that runs PHP announced the vulnerabilities on Wednesday, after researchers found them.
Why it matters: Useful for computing students and anyone who builds or manages websites.
Source: The Namibian
Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi said Ugandans returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo will be quarantined for 21 days. Uganda is tightening its Ebola precautions.
Why it matters: Could affect students travelling across the region, including for study or research.
Source: Daily Maverick
The University of Rwanda graduated 4,953 students in the Class of 2026, against 9,526 in 2025. The fall is linked to reforms to degree programmes that have now taken effect.
Why it matters: Shows how changes to degree structure can alter when students graduate.
Source: The New Times (Rwanda)
A Conversation Africa piece looks at how politics shapes what gets fact-checked in four African countries. Many fact-checkers are moving away from labelling claims true or false and helping people judge information themselves.
Why it matters: Builds critical reading skills for judging sources and evidence.
Source: The Conversation Africa
The Amadiba community on South Africa's coast made counter-maps documenting wetlands and sacred sites. The maps show what mining and a toll road threaten to destroy.
Why it matters: A research method that gives communities a voice, useful for social science and environment students.
Source: The Conversation Africa
Gabon's authorities say access to social media has been restored. They had justified the ban by saying online content was fuelling conflict, while the opposition called it an abuse of power.
Why it matters: Access to information affects study, research and free expression.
Source: BBC Africa
Cartoonists in India built audiences online, but their posts are now being restricted. They say this makes satire harder, though they are not giving up.
Why it matters: Raises questions about free expression and public argument that students can apply locally.
Source: BBC Education
Applications are open for the 2027 programme run by Renaissance Africa Energy Company, operator of the NNPC joint venture. It is open to Nigerian university students and lecturers.
Deadline: November 6, 2026
Why it matters: Offers research experience for Nigerian students and lecturers.
Source: renaissanceafrica.com
IDM-Africa invites early- and mid-career scientists in sub-Saharan Africa to apply for its annual fellowship in infectious-disease modelling. Applicants should already have foundational training and practical experience in modelling.
Deadline: October 30, 2026
Why it matters: Builds research skills in a field with growing demand across Africa.
Source: idi.mak.ac.ug
Applications are open for fully funded master's study in Sweden through the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals.
Deadline: 15 January 2027
Why it matters: A fully funded route to a master's degree abroad.
Source: si.se
The scholarship supports women who want to build their professional capacity and lead innovation. It funds master's study in Sweden.
Deadline: 15 January 2027
Why it matters: Fully funded master's place for women in STEM fields.
Source: si.se
The programme offers financial assistance to high-performing Grade 12 learners and tertiary students. It is aimed at young South Africans.
Deadline: 12 November 2026
Why it matters: Helps South African students cover tertiary costs.
Source: jobs.mercedes-benz.com
The Policy Center for the New South is accepting applications for the 2027 programme, which brings together emerging leaders worldwide. The fellowship is fully funded and held in New Delhi, India.
Deadline: November 2, 2026
Why it matters: Fully funded chance to join a global policy network.
Source: policycenter.ma
The World Intellectual Property Organization is inviting applications for its 2027 Global Innovation Index Fellowship for international research. It is funded and based in Geneva, with a monthly stipend of 6,000 CHF.
Deadline: October 30, 2026
Why it matters: Paid international research experience, but the deadline is close.
Source: wipo.taleo.net
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