Primary school beside my house doing graduation today, I kid you not, they have called one name “Mariam Adebowale” like 15 times for prizes. She no gree leave anything for anybody.
Every set has that person 🤣
Okay, I didn’t expect this much reaction. Since I posted this, I’ve gotten a couple of FAQs in my DM, so I’ll try to answer them here directly.
Aside from Goldman, are there other companies that take summer interns?
Yeah, almost every top company you can think of takes summer interns. Other ones I know that have taken interns from Africa include Bloomberg, Meta, Google, Palantir, and JP Morgan. I’ve attached links to their applications website at the end of this tweet.
Are the internships open to Software Engineers alone?
No. Although SWEs tend to be the most common, these companies recruit interns across different disciplines: Production Engineering/SRE, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Product Design, Finance, etc. Check their careers websites for details.
When do applications open?
Usually from mid-to-late August till October, with interviews running into the following year. Goldman’s application opens on August 15, so start prepping. If you start now, you could be in London by this time next summer :)
Can I apply if I don't attend the schools you referenced?
Absolutely. Your school can influence how early you hear about these opportunities, but it doesn't determine whether you can get in. Focus on preparing well and applying.
How much do they typically pay, and do they offer sponsorship?
Back in 2018, Goldman paid SWEs around £47,000 per annum (summer internships are usually 10–12 weeks long, so this is prorated), excluding relocation bonuses. Other top financial firms in London(aside from hedge funds, which are in their own league lol) typically paid around the same, while Big Tech companies generally paid more. The last time I checked, Meta's SWE internship compensation could be as high as £60,000 per annum (also prorated). Check Glassdoor for the most up-to-date figures.
Yes, all of them offer visa sponsorship for both interns and full-time hires, and they fully cover flights and visa-related expenses.
What’s the best way to prepare?
- Get your CV ready. Regardless of what level you're in at uni, you should have a CV, even if the first draft is only a few lines long. Keep improving it strategically as you progress through school.
- Practice Data Structures and Algorithms a lot. Use platforms like HackerRank, LeetCode, and https://t.co/jXd2xRruaw
- Build small side projects and be ready to talk about them during interviews.
- Spend time understanding how large scale software systems are built. Almost every tech company has an engineering blog where they publish technical articles about their systems, so leverage this.
- Get good at using AI and understand best practices. Some companies now allow candidates to use AI during interviews.
- Do lots of mock interviews. Also spend time on each company's Glassdoor page and LeetCode Discuss to review past interview questions.
- Finally, don't self-reject. Apply even if you don't think you're ready. Let the company decide you're not qualified and not you deciding.
Application links:
Goldman Sachs: https://t.co/6asOXsIq3L
Bloomberg: https://t.co/eEkzefJePt
Meta: https://t.co/Wc5OGDd122
Google: https://t.co/hUlw0zQdcW
Palantir: https://t.co/cLMxV76TTW
JP Morgan: https://t.co/aI9husY1ug
Disgusting behaviour by the Argentinians at the end, especially Paredes.
Just a bunch of nasty violent thugs, and a disgrace to football. Never been so happy to see a team lose.
Full list of Malami properties listed by EFCC’s interim forfeiture order marked FHCIABJ/CS/20/2026:
1. Luxury duplex at Amazon Street, Plot No. 3011, Cadastral Zone A06, Maitama, Abuja (purchased in December 2022 for N500 million; enhanced value: N5.95 billion).
2. Two-winged storey building at No. 3, Onitsha Crescent, Area 11, Garki, Abuja (formerly Harmonia Hotels Limited), purchased in December 2018 for N7 billion.
3. Plot 683, Jabi District, Cadastral Zone B04, Abuja, comprising a five-storey building now operating as Meethaq Hotels Ltd with 53 rooms and suites (purchased in September 2020 at carcass level for N850 million, with an additional N300 million paid to take possession; current value: N8.4 billion).
4. Property No. 3130, Cadastral Zone A04, Asokoro District, Abuja, comprising terraces, purchased in January 2021 for N360 million.
5. Meethaq Hotels Limited, No. 3 Rhine Street, Maitama, Abuja, with 15 rooms (purchased in February 2018 for N430 million; current value after rehabilitation: N12.95 billion).
6. Plot No. 1241B, Asokoro District (No. 11A Yakubu Gowon Crescent), Abuja, purchased in July 2021 for N325 million.
7. Shop No. C82, Citiscape-Shariff Plaza, Plot 739, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, purchased in March 2024 for N120 million.
8. No. 4 Ahmadu Bello Way, Nasarawa GRA, Kano, purchased in December 2022 for N300 million.
9. Plot 157, Lamido Crescent, Nasarawa GRA, Kano, purchased in July 2019.
10. Plaza, commercial toilets, laundry, warehouses and tanks adjacent to Birnin Kebbi Market, valued at N100 million.
11. One hundred hectares of land along Birnin Kebbi-Jega Road, purchased in 2020 for N100 million.
12. Four-bedroom bungalow at Gesse Phase, Birnin Kebbi, purchased in 2023 for N101 million.
13. Shops A36 and B3, Vegas Mall, Wuse II, Abuja, purchased in July 2023 for N158 million.
14. No. 26, Babbi Drive, BUA Estate, Abuja, purchased in 2022 for N136 million.
15. No. 27, Efab Estate Avenue, 5th Avenue, 59th Crescent, Gwarinpa, Abuja, purchased in January 2016 for N120 million.
16. Four-bedroom bungalow with two-room boys’ quarters at No. 10B, Doka Crescent, Abakpa GRA, Kaduna, purchased in January 2018 for N40 million.
17. Plot No. 13, Ipent 7 Estate, Karsana District, Abuja, purchased in June 2018 for N85 million.
18. Duplex with boys’ quarters at No. 12 Yalinga Street, off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, purchased in October 2018 for N150 million.
19. Warehouse shops B40 and B46, Wuse Market, Abuja, purchased in July 2020 for N50 million.
20. Twin houses at Zone E, Apo Legislative Quarters, Plot 14014, Gudu District, Abuja, purchased between February and May 2017 for N250 million.
Properties acquired by Khadimiyya for Justice & Development Initiative, Academic Garden City, Birnin Kebbi
21. Nine units of three-bedroom bungalows.
22. Three units of two-bedroom bungalows.
23. 5.4 hectares of land (acquired between February and September 2023 for N187 million).
Rayhaan University, Kebbi State
24. Permanent site – N56 billion.
25. Temporary site – N37.8 billion.
26. Third site – N2.45 billion.
27. Vice-Chancellor’s residence – N490 million.
Rayhaan Agro Allied Factory, Kebbi State
28. Factory buildings – N4.2 billion.
29. Factory machines and plant – N10.5 billion.
30. Factory mosque – N2.45 billion.
31. Staff quarters – N1.4875 billion.
32. Bustan building – N3.15 billion.
Azbir Arena, Kebbi State
33. Azbir Hotel – N10.325 billion.
34. Printing press – N1.05 billion.
35. Gallery – N581 million.
36. Gardens – N392 million.
37. Mosque – N252 million.
38. Azbir Clothing – N350 million.
39. Azbir Pharmacy and Supermarket – N175 million.
Other properties in Kebbi State
40. Al-Afiya Energy tanker garage opposite Rayhaan University Health Centre, Birnin Kebbi – N2.45 billion.
41. Rayhaan Model Academy – N11.2 billion.
42. Rayhaan Primary and Secondary School – N8.75 billion.
43. Rayhaan Security House, Birnin Kebbi – N245.7 million.
44. Rayhaan Radio, Birnin Kebbi – N78.75 million.
45. Uncompleted two-storey plaza opposite Central Motor Park (Eastern Park), Birnin Kebbi – N665 million.
46. Amasdul Oil and Gas Ltd filling station structure along Sani Abacha Bypass, Birnin Kebbi – N1.05 billion.
47. Malami Support Organisation building – N210 million.
48. ADC Kadi Malami Foundation building – N56 million.
49. Abubakar Malami (SAN)’s house, GRA, Birnin Kebbi – N350 million.
50. Abubakar Malami (SAN)’s house behind Mobil, Birnin Kebbi – N490 million.
51. Abdulaziz Malami’s house at Gesse Phase II, Birnin Kebbi – N1.659 billion.
52. Abiru-Rahman Abubakar Malami’s house at Gesse Phase II, Birnin Kebbi – N2.989 billion.
Properties in Kano State
53. Zeennoor Hotel, Kabuga Satellite Town, Kano, with 131 rooms – N11.2 billion.
54. Zeennoor Mosque, Kabuga Satellite Town, Kano – N84 million.
55. Zeennoor Old Hotel Building – N280 million.
56. Rayhaan Hotel, opposite Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, comprising more than 50 rooms – N2.24 billion.
57. Rayhaan Gym, opposite Rayhaan Hotel, Kano – N1.225 billion
My cousin’s wife packages and sells kulikuli, she started recently, so sales never dey really move like that.
The lovely husband who plays football every two weeks around Surulere comes to the pitch with a full bag of kulikuli and sells to boys at the field, and he usually goes back home with an empty bag after football.
This is a simple act of service that money cannot buy.