Author: PositiveNaija

Captain Idahosa Okunbo Decorated With Order Of Lafayette Award

The Lafayette Award at the United Nations Day For Global Peace in Geneva has honoured Captain Idahosa Okunbo with the Order of Lafeyette Award.

The Businessman and CEO, Ocean Maritime Security Limited (OMS) known for his impact contributions in promoting, supporting and creating plausible initiatives for the sustenance of peace in Africa and across the globe, “Captain Hosa” as he is popularly called was presented with his prestigious award by His Excellency, Robert Blum, the President and Chairman of Order of Lafeyette Awards.

Continue reading Captain Idahosa Okunbo Decorated With Order Of Lafayette Award

Toluwani Deborah Emerges UNILORIN Best Graduating Student [2019]

Toluwani Deborah, has emerged the overall best graduating student with a First Class Honours from the Department of Mathematics at the 35th convocation ceremony of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN).

Toluwani Deborah, who was part of the graduation class of 2019, finished with a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.98.

Chikezie Omeje And Munyaradzi Makoni Win 2019 African Academy Of Sciences Science Journalism Awards

Chikezie Omeje and Munyaradzi Makoni have emerged winners of the 2019 African Academy Of Sciences Science Journalism Awards.

Chikezie Omeje, head of newsroom, senior investigative and data reporter of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), and Zimbabwean reporter Munyaradzi Makoni received a cash prize award of $3,000 each in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia for their reports in science journalism.

The award was presented during the Grand Challenges Annual meeting in Addis- Ababa, a meeting that brings scientists and policy makers together, creating solutions to global health problems.

Continue reading Chikezie Omeje And Munyaradzi Makoni Win 2019 African Academy Of Sciences Science Journalism Awards

Isaac Fredrick Sunday Wins 2019 Nigerian Content Development And Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Essay Competition

Isaac Fredrick Sunday has emerged overall winner of the 2019 Nigerian Content Development And Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Essay Competition.

The 3rd edition of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Annual National Undergraduate Nigerian Content Essay Competition Award and Prize giving ceremony was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The topic of the essay competition: ‘Nigeria’s local content policy and its impact on sustainable economic value creation’.

Continue reading Isaac Fredrick Sunday Wins 2019 Nigerian Content Development And Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Essay Competition

Kano Wins 2019 World Polio Para-soccer Tournament

Kano State have emerged winners of the 2019 World Polio Para-soccer tournament in Abuja.

Kano defeated neighbours, Katsina 2-1 in a keenly contested battle to lift the giant trophy.

In the third place match, former champions, Kaduna were held to 2-2 draw by Nasarawa in regulation time before scoring the decisive penalty to win 3-2.

Continue reading Kano Wins 2019 World Polio Para-soccer Tournament