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.

 

Munachimso Onuoha Wins 2018 Best Minds Competition

Munachimso Onuoha has emerged the overall winner of the Best Minds Competition 2018 organised by Elsie Abimbola Fernandez Foundation with the finale held at Multi Plan Pathway College, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Mr. Munachimso Onuoha, a Senior Secondary student of Whitesands School received a ₦2 million cash prize donated by Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc. He also received a ₦100,000 gift voucher from Ebeano Stores to buy any item of his choice.

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Winners Of PZ Cussons 2018 Chemistry Challenge Competition

Winners have emerged in the PZ Cussons 2018 Chemistry Challenge competition at its head office in Lagos.

Tadese Fatai, the overall winner was awarded the grand prize of ₦1 million, a trophy and a gold medal. His Chemistry teacher received ₦250,000 and a plaque. PZ Cussons also equipped the Chemistry laboratory of the winning school Abibat Mogaji Millennium Secondary School with premium equipment.

Adegoke Pelumi, New Hall International School, who emerged first runner-up was presented with a cheque of ₦750,000 and a silver medal.

Second runner-up, Iwuala Chibuzor, also of Abibat Millennium Senior Secondary School, Agege got ₦500,000 and a bronze medal.

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Covenant University Wins 2018 All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC)

Covenant University (CU) has emerged the overall winner of the 2018 All-Nigeria Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC) hosted by the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) between September 23rd and 29th, 2018.

At the competitive tournament, the body that coordinates championships among Nigerian universities, the ANUDC led by Dr. Ndubuisi Oswagwu of the University of Calabar, adjudged Covenant University as the overall winner of the prestigious national inter-varsity championship, having beaten Imo State University and host, University of Ilorin to the second and third positions respectively.

Also winning individual awards and medals were Dominic Dominic and Jenny Odjugo, who emerged among the Best Debaters at the Championship.

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Mba Mary Amarachi Emerge UNN Best Graduating Student (2017/2018)

Mba Mary Amarachi of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science has emerged  University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) best graduating student (2017/2018) with a CGPA of 4.94.

Vice Chancellor of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Professor Benjamin Ozumba, made the announcement during the 48th convocation ceremony of UNN to confer first degrees, diplomas and certificates of University of Nigeria.

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Khalilullah Ejalonibu Wins 2018 Antibiotics Awareness Spelling Bee & Essay Competition

Khalilullah Ejalonibu of Excellent Kiddies Montessori Academy has won the 2018 Antibiotics Awareness Spelling Bee and Essay Competition for Junior Secondary Schools in Abuja.

It is the first Antibiotics Awareness Spelling Bee Competition in Nigeria with a focus on the issues of self-medication and anti-microbial resistance for Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria.

The students were well-prepared and provided useful suggestions through the aspect of the essay competition on how to engage the Nigerian community to use Antibiotics properly.

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Russell Oasah & Charles Umeh Emerge Winners At The 2018 Youth Connekt Africa Summit

Russell Oasah and Charles Umeh have emerged among the best innovators at the 2018 Youth Connekt Africa Summit in Kigali winning the Digital Inclusion Award with a $10,000 reward.

The Nigerians received 50% ($10,000) of the 4 winners of this year’s innovation projects, out of 18 competitive final projects submitted at the summit.

The competitors came from Rwanda, Kenya, Mozambique, Angola and Nigeria.

The summit was held under the theme; “Connekting Youth for Continental Transformation”.

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Naomi Uwem Emerge 2017/2018 Nigerian Law School Best Graduating Student

Naomi Uwem, a graduate of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) graduates as the 2017/2018 best student from the Nigerian Law School (NLS) winning thirteen (13) awards for her achievement at the prestigious school.

She graduated as the best out of the 161 students who bagged First Class degrees; and received 13 awards during her Call to Bar ceremony.

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