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LifeBank & ColdHubs Join 2018 MIT Solver Class

LifeBank and Coldhubs among other African-based startups and projects have been selected to join the 2018 MIT Solver class after scoring wins at MIT Solve Global Challenge finals.

In all, 33 Solver teams were selected at an event held in New York on the 23rd of  September. Each of the members of the Solver class will benefit from $10,000 in funding as well as mentorship and support from the Solve community.

The class will over the next year collaborate with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s Solve initiative on their solutions.

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D’Tigress Excel At 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women basketball team excelled at the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup reaching the quarterfinal in only their second appearance.

D’Tigress defeated Turkey, Argentina and Greece to become the first African team to qualify for the quarterfinals.

D’Tigress was defeated at the quarterfinal by the United States of America (USA) with a final  score of 71-40.

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Covenant University Attains New World University Ranking [636]

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings has rated Covenant University as one of the top 700 universities in the world.

Ranked 636 in the world, Covenant University is rated based on Teachings, Research, Citations, Industry Income and International Outlook.

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Winners Of 2018 New Age Banking Awards (NABS)

Winners have emerged at the 8th edition of the New Age Banking Awards (NABS), held in Lagos.

The New Age Banking Awards (NABS) recognises and celebrates outstanding achievements in the banking and finance industry.

They are aimed at honouring the organisations that have consistently demonstrated exemplary performance. These awards set a standard of excellence that is held in high regard. They serve as an effective platform for Nigerian banks to showcase their talent and identify leaders within the industry.

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Winners Of 12th Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award (NMNA)

Winners have emerged at the 12th Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award (NMNA), which was held at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos – themed: “Role of Media in Ensuring Credible Elections and Maintenance of Good Governance”.

According to the coordinator of NMNA, Mr. Sola Olagbemiro, said the NMNA was a child of necessity born to recognise excellence, distinction, and achievements by media practitioners in virtually all the major categories and sub-sectors.

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Nedcom Oaks Limited Wins Best Housing Development Award At 9th API Summit And Expo

Nedcom Oaks Limited has emerged winner of the ‘Best Housing Development’ award at the 9th API Summit And Expo 2018 for its housing development – Victoria Crest Homes, Lagos, Nigeria.

The 9th API Summit and Expo 2018 recognised innovation and outstanding achievement across the entire property industry in 11 categories. These categories covered: Retail, Office, Mixed Use, Green Building, Hotel, Alternative Asset, Architectural Design, High-end residential, logistics and best women in Property.

The annual Summit provided property developers, suppliers and owners an opportunity to showcase their best projects and services from across sub-Saharan Africa with the winning developments and people came from Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Nigeria, Mozambique, Namibia, Mauritius and Rwanda.

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