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Ojo Taiye And Ope Adedeji Win 2019 Brittle Paper Awards

Ojo Taiye and Ope Adedeji have emerged among the winners of the 2019 Brittle Paper Awards, which aim to recognize the finest, original pieces of writing by Africans published online—writing that has prompted, enhanced, or defined conversations.

The $1,100 prize money is split across five categories: The Brittle Paper Award for Fiction ($200), The Brittle Paper Award for Poetry ($200), The Brittle Paper Award for Creative Nonfiction ($200), The Brittle Paper Award for Essays & Think Pieces ($200), and The Brittle Paper Anniversary Award ($300), for writing published on the Brittle Paper website.

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Winners Of 2019 UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Pitch Competition

Five female entrepreneurs have emerged winners at the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub pitch competition, aimed at supporting gender inclusive economic growth.

The five entrepreneurs who emerged winners during the pitch competition are:

  • Damilola Emuze, founder of Scholarx
  • Damilola Olokesusi, of Shuttlers mobility
  • Dr. Funmi Adewara, of Mobihealth
  • Ifeoma Uddoh, of Shecluded
  • Keturah Ovio, of Limestart

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Bashir Umar, Murtala Aliyu Ibrahim, Kadiri Kehinde & Agba Jalingo Win 2019 Gani Fawehinmi Impact And Integrity Award

Bashir Umar, Murtala Aliyu Ibrahim, Dr. Kadiri Kehinde and Agba Jalingo have emerged winners in the 2019 Gani Fawehinmi Impact and Integrity Award organized by the Human and Environment Development Agenda, (HEDA Resource Centre).

The event which is second in its series held in December 10 [2019] – the World Human Rights Day was organized as a mark of honour for the late human rights icon who died of cancer in 2009.

The award aims to encourage, promote and celebrate the uncommon principles of openness, honesty, accountability and transparency in both public and private spheres.

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VocalScript: Nigeria’s First Indigenous Transcription Software Launched

VocalScript, Nigeria’s first online digital transcription company that specializes in providing transcription, translation and closed-caption services to individuals as well as diverse business sectors has commenced operations in Nigeria.

The company uses state of the art technology to provide an easy to use web platform and a handy mobile application to provide service to customers.

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Ajakaiye Daniel Oluwatobi Emerges Best Graduating Student At Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) [2019]

Ajakaiye Daniel Oluwatobi has emerged as the overall best graduating student at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) [2019].

Ajakaiye Daniel Oluwatobi graduated with a Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA) of 4.76 from the Accounting department, Faculty of Social And Management Sciences of the University.

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Victor Ayooluwa Babalola Emerges Best Graduating Student At University Of Uyo [2019]

Victor Ayooluwa Babalola has emerged as the overall best graduating student at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) [2019]. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Department of Economics, Faculty of Science.

He also emerged as the best graduating student in the Department of Economics and Faculty of Science.

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Jolaosho Oluwatoroti Otokini Wins 2019 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition

14-year-old Jolaosho Oluwatoroti Otokini of Louisville Girls High School, Ogun State, has emerged the overall winner of the 2019 edition of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition.

Jolaosho Oluwatoroti Otokini wins the grand prize of an educational grant of ₦2,000,000 to study in any African university of her choice.

Jolaosho Oluwatoroti Otokini clinched the first position at the grand finale of the competition, which was held on December 9th, 2019 at the UBA Head Office, Marina Lagos. Her essay was declared the best out of over 5,000 entries received by the UBA Foundation from students of senior secondary schools across Nigeria.

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