U.S. unveils 56 young Nigerians for 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship

The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria has unveiled 56 distinguished young Nigerians selected for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Mandela Washington Fellowship is a programme of the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by global education and development group, IREX. […]


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