Category: Education & Innovation

The goal of education and innovation in Nigeria is envisioned to be ruled by true wisdom and self-consciousness. The Nigerian innovative spirit coupled with humane values is acknowledged in its dynamic and universal applicability.

 

Mafeni Praise Wins 2018 PositiveNaija Video Contest

Mafeni Praise has emerged the overall winner of the 2018 PositiveNaija video contest, themed: The Power of the Nigerian Self-Esteem!

The 2018 PositiveNaija video contest (November 15 – December 24, 2018) is purposed towards informing the world what genuinely makes Nigeria and Nigerians collectively trust, delight and succeed in their own worth or abilities today.

The 2018 PositiveNaija Video Contest aims to promote the self-worth of Nigerians, encourage Nigerian patriotism, impactful scholarship as well as serve as a platform for excellence!

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A’eesha Humayrah Abaji Emerge Best Graduating Medical Student Of Ahmadu Bello University

Dr. A’eesha Humayrah Abaji has emerged the best graduating medical student of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria of the Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. A’eesha Humayrah Abaji emerged the best student in Community Medicine, Haematology, Microbiology, Medicine, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Paediatrics.

The 25-year-old lady attended Air Force Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Jos, from where she gained admission into the Ahmadu Bello University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 for the six-year course.

Rainbow College Wins 2018 Felabration Secondary Schools Debates

Rainbow College, located in Surulere, Lagos, has won the 2018 edition of the Felabration Secondary Schools Debates.

Vivian Fowler Memorial College in Ikeja, Lagos came in second place and the third place winner was the Ipakodo Senior Grammar School in Ikorodu, Lagos.

The Felabration Secondary Schools Debates gives secondary school children a platform to debate national issues. The event, according to the organisers, is a way of “sensitising the youths to stand up to the call of patriotism.” This year, all of the participating schools were located in Lagos.

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Winners Of EmergeOndo Innovation In Governance Hackathon 2018

The EmergeOndo Innovation in Governance Hackathon has announced Team Gadges, Team Psyche, Team FarmCred and Team Dunalinks as the winners in its four thematic areas, namely; renewable energy, education, agricultural accessibility, and business linkages respectively.

The EmergeOndo Innovation in Governance Hackathon took place over a three-day period from December 6th-8th, 2018 within the three innovation hubs located in Akure, Ondo State — Akure Tech Hub, Curators Hub and Premier Hub Innovation Center.

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Winners Of 2018 DStv Eutelsat Star Awards

Winners have emerged from the 2018 edition of the DStv Eutelsat Star awards.

They are Tirzah Ikiri of Zamani College, Kaduna, winner in the Essay category of the award while Prosper Okarike of Graceland International College, Port-Harcourt came first in the Poster category, making him a two-time winner of the competition at the national level.

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Umar Aminu Yandaki Graduates With First Class Honours At Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Umar Aminu Yandaki graduates with a first class honours with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) in the 2017/2018 academic session.

22-year-old Umar Aminu Yandaki is the second person to graduate with a first class honours degree in the history of the Department (History) in 33 years and also seemingly, in the history of Northern Nigeria. The first person being Professor Mahmood Yakubu – the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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Zephaniah Junior Lenbang Emerge Best Graduating Medical Student Of University Of Maiduguri

Zephaniah Junior Lenbang has emerged the best graduating medical student of the University Of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) at the 44th attestation ceremony of the Institution.

Zephaniah Junior Lenbang was awarded the Degree of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery pass with Distinctions in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, Clinical Pharmacology and Pathology.