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NEPC Wins World Trade Promotion Organisations (WTPO) Award [2018]

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has won the 2018 World Trade Promotion Organisations (WTPO) award in the category of the best initiative to ensure that trade are inclusive and sustainable at a ceremony in Paris, France.

The Executive Director of ITC Ms Arancha González stated that the participating Trade Promotion Organisations who responded to ITC’s invitation to compete for the awards went through a two-step rigorous assessment process, which was completely independent of ITC.

It is the first time NEPC receives a World Trade Promotion Organisations award.

NEPC works with partners across ministries, departments, agencies and private sectors to promote inclusive and sustainable non-oil export of Nigerian products.

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Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu Elected To Union For International Cancer Control (UICC) Board

The 2018 World Cancer Congress organised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has elected Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu and 11 other new board members to serve a two-year term.

Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu who is the founder, Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF) and wife of the Kebbi State governor, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is the only African and Nigerian to have been elected to the board of the organisation which, exists to accelerate the global fight against cancer.

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Enugu Rangers & Rivers Angels Win 2018 Aiteo Cup

Enugu Rangers and Rivers Angels emerge winners of the 2018 Aiteo Cup (otherwise known as the Federation Cup) in the male and female categories respectively.

Enugu Rangers recorded a thrilling comeback from three goals down to beat Kano Pillars 4-2 on penalties to win the Cup at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba thereby securing their First Federation cup title after 35 years and have been awarded ₦25 million Naira after emerging champions.

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Team Cash Flow Win 2018 First Bank Hackathon Competition

Team Cash flow has emerged the winner of the maiden edition of the First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Hackathon Competition, with cash prize of ₦3 million.

Also, Team Ace won the second position with ₦1.5 million, while Team CyberSmart, won third position with ₦750,000.

The participating teams are expected to develop some financial solutions to boost banking services, leveraging on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data.

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Anthonia Crystabel Nya Emerge Best Graduating Student Of Caleb University [2018]

Anthonia Crystabel Nya emerges as the best graduating student of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos with a 4.81 Cumulative Grade Point Average [2018].

Anthonia Crystabel Nya, 23, a graduate of Computer Engineering emerged as the best with determination, hard work and self discipline.

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Ojelade Islamiyat Adenike Emerges Best Graduating Student Of Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro [2018]

Ojelade Islamiyat Adenike emerges as the best graduating student of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun state at the 18th convocation ceremony of the institution.

23-year-old Ojelade Islamiyat Adenike graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.89. Adenike studied science and laboratory technology (SLT).

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