Marist College Yangoji Wins 2019 SAGE Nigeria National Schools Entrepreneurship Exhibition

Marist College Yangoji has emerged the overall winner of the 2019 SAGE Nigeria National Schools Entrepreneurship Exhibition out of 17 other schools from over 10 states in Nigeria.

Marist College Yangoji also received awards such as “Most Outstanding Business Innovation” and “Best Technology- Based Business Project”.

The National Schools Entrepreneurship Exhibition organised by SAGE Nigeria and Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) held on the 19th of June 2019 at Sheraton Hotel Abuja, Nigeria.

The win by Marist College Yangoji qualifies the school for the SAGE 2019 World Cup competition scheduled to hold in the United States of America in August 2019 – competing against countries like China, Canada, Ireland, Israel and others.

The school made presentations on their latest business venture, a Smart Air Quality Monitor called Marist Air Quality Monitor (MARIST-AQM), which is designed to effectively monitor air quality and detect polluted or bad air that is harmful to human existence.

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Winners Of The Asian Banker Awards 2019 [West Africa]

Winners have emerged at The Asian Banker Awards 2019 [West Africa] held in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria on April 25, 2019.

Currently, The Asian Banker Awards covers the Asia Pacific, the Middle East and West Africa where more than 300 banks and non-bank retail financial services players in more than 42 countries are evaluated.

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Njoku Chidera Cynthia Emerge Overall Topper In Bachelor Of Pharmacy At Indian Subharti University

22-year-old Njoku Chidera Cynthia has emerged the overall topper in Bachelor of Pharmacy at Indian Subharti University.

Ms. Chidera graduated with a first class honours and has been awarded a gold medal for her academic excellence and a scholarship for her onward doctorate degree by the University.

Global Banking And Finance Awards 2019 Honors Coronation Merchant Bank & First Bank [Nigeria]

Global Banking and Finance Review has announced Coronation Merchant Bank as the 2019 Global Banking & Finance Awards winner for Best Investment Bank Nigeria 2019.

Global Banking and Finance Review awarded Coronation Merchant Bank in recognition for its dedication to providing leadership and excellence in investment banking.

Global Banking and Finance Review named First Bank as the Best Retail Bank in Nigeria.

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Team Gridzer Of UNILAG Wins 2019 TechMoney Africa Summit Hackathon

Team Gridzer of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has won the 2019 TechMoney Africa Summit Hackathon at the TechMoney Africa Summit held at the University of Lagos, Lagos.

Team Gridzer, which includes Seyi Daniels receives the star prize worth 1.5 million Naira.

The two-day event, which took place from June 10 to 11, 2019 was organized by Unicorn group in collaboration with the University of Lagos.

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Ego Eunice Mgbahurike Becomes First Nigerian To Obtain A PhD In Pharmacognosy At University Of Helsinki, Finland

Ego Eunice Mgbahurike has emerged the first Nigerian [woman] to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Pharmacognosy at the University of Helsinki, Finland.

Pharmacognosy is the study of plants or other natural sources as a possible source of drugs.

Adekunle Silas Wins 2019 One Young World Award

Adekunle Silas has emerged among the world’s most revolutionary entrepreneurs for the 2019 One Young World award.

Adekunle Silas is the CEO of Reach Robotics – a consumer robotics company, which he started at the University of West England, Bristol.

Adekunle Silas is a Nigerian inventor technology entrepreneur known for creating the world’s first intelligent gaming robot.

The One Young World award honours five young leaders – aged 35 and under – who have been judged on the positive social impact of their business ventures and how they are transforming the way we work, learn, live and eat.

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