Recently updated on December 22nd, 2020 at 04:34 pm
November 2019 – Geographical matching and identification of driving factors of the positive progress and excellence of Nigeria and Nigerians
*We have noted ‘the courage and drive for distinction’ of Nigeria and Nigerians as fundamental factors of all positive progress achieved.
| No. | Titles of Positive News | Category | Driving Factor 1 | Driving Factor 2 | Location:
Nigeria |
Location:
Abroad |
| 1. | Team Nigeria Wins 2019 ITTF West Africa Challenge [Women – Tennis Single] | Sports | To create more awareness of sports among West African countries. | – | – | Yes |
| 2. | Rivers Angels Win 2019 Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) Super 4 Title | Sports | To promote active sports and fitness among women in Nigeria. | – | Yes | – |
| 3. | Osahon Enabulele Becomes First Nigerian To Head The Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA) | Health & Environment | To assist and strengthen national medical associations of countries within Commonwealth. | To improve health and human rights. | – | Yes |
| 4. | Follow The Money Wins Council Of Europe Democracy Innovation Award 2019 | Religion, Social Values & Empowerment | To encourage initiatives focused on accountability of democratic engagements. | – | Yes | – |
| 5. | Divine Football Club Wins 2019 General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army Youth Football Competition | Sports | – | – | Yes | – |
| 6. | Ikechukwu Wilson Nweke Wins 2019 BBC News Pidgin Essay Competition | Art, Media and Entertainment | To motivate people all over West and Central Africa to write more in pidgin language. | – | Yes | – |
| 7. | Offey Volleyball Club Of Akure & Sonmfo Volleyball Club Of Abuja Win 2019 Legacy Volleyball Championship | Sports | To create awareness and development of volleyball in Nigeria. | To discover more talents. | Yes | – |
| 8. | Crop2Cash Wins 2019 Seedstars Lagos Pitch Event | Science and Technology | To promote, connect and invest in emerging market startups. | – | Yes | – |
| 9. | Genevieve Njoku Wins Veteran Category Of The 2019 Lagos Women Run | Sports | To promote active sports in Lagos, Nigeria. | – | Yes | – |
| 10. | Michael Enehizena & Oghenero Ologe Win 2019 Cowbellpedia Mathematics Quiz | Education and Innovation | To inspire enthusiasm in the study of mathematics. | – | Yes | – |
| 11. | Ofure Mary Ebhomielen Emerges Best Graduating Student At University Of Ibadan [2019] | Education and Innovation | – | – | Yes | – |
| 12. | Temie Giwa-Tobsun Wins 2019 African Netprenuer Prize | Business and Economy | To identify African entrepreneur heroes. | – | – | Yes |
| 13. | Chinasa Ukandu Wins 2019 Future Stars Coaching Programme | Sports | To celebrate the positive impact that grassroots youth coaches have on their communities. | – | – | Yes |
| 14. | Team Nigeria Emerge Winner At 2019 Atoms For Africa Youth Video Competition | Science and Technology | To find solutions and social development in Africa through the use of innovative nuclear technologies. | – | – | Yes |
| 15. | Mayowa Mubashir Abiru Emerges Overall Best Graduating Student For The 2019 Set In The Nigerian Law School | Education and Innovation | – | – | Yes | – |
| 16. | Abibat Owolabi Emerges Best Graduating Master’s Student At University Of Ibadan [2019] | Education and Innovation | – | – | Yes | – |
| 17. | Winners Emerge At 2019 AppsAfrica Innovation Awards | Science and Technology | To celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa. | To encourage startup businesses and young people. | – | Yes |
| 18. | Oluwatobi Ojo Wins 2019 NNPC National Science Quiz Competition | Education and Innovation | To contribute to an effective talent recognition and management. | Supportive teachers and parents. | Yes | – |
| 19. | Team Topez Farms Win Hult Prize UNIPORT On Campus Challenge 2020 | Business and Economy | To link smallholder farmers directly to the urban markets (both individual and industrial consumers). | To solve the most pressing issues with viable business ideas. | Yes | – |
| 20. | Sodiq Taiwo And Rofiat Abdulazeez Win 2019 Prime Atlantic National Open Squash Senior And Under-16 Championship
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Sports | The belief that Nigeria has a future in squash. | – | Yes | – |
| 21. | Gidi Giants Win Inaugural Temple Jam Basketball Championship | Sports | – | – | Yes | – |
| 22. | Hello Tractor Wins 2019 Bosch Africa Smart Mobility Competition | Business and Economy | Through technology, to offer smarter, better-maintained, and profitable tractors to farmers. | To connect tractor owners and smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. | – | Yes |
| 23. | Chidiogo Jane Onoh Wins 2019 BPE Essay Competition | Education and Innovation | – | – | Yes | – |
| 24. | Olabisi Joseph Emerges First Female President Of The Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) | Sports | – | – | Yes | – |
| 25. | Chika Ofili Awarded 2019 TrueLittle Hero Award | Education and Innovation | To recognize and celebrate marveling achievements of children and young people who are still under the age of 17 years in the United Kingdom. | – | – | Yes |
| 26. | Winners Of 2019 Nigerian Sports Award | Sports | To celebrate sport men and women, sport writers and sport administrators who have worked hard in the year in view. | – | Yes | – |
| 27. | Mercy Bankole And Funmilola Fagbola Win 2019 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science Program Awards | Science and Technology | To research on ‘Healing open wounds faster and better thanks to a nanocomposite.’ | To research on ‘Detecting misinformation with proof and deep learning models, and nature-inspired algorithms.’ | Yes | – |
| 28. | Winners Of 2019 Chris Ikomi Memorial Essay Competition | Education and Innovation | To honour the late Chris Ikomi. | To encourage young scholars to exercise their fertile minds to new technology in the quest to develop Nigeria. | Yes | – |
| 29. | Jerry Mallo Unveils First Made In Nigeria Carbon Fiber Sports Car | Science and Technology | Availability of all the required resources and raw materials needed. | – | Yes | – |
| 30. | Chiamaka Nnadozie Named IFFHS Best Goalkeeper In Africa [2019] | Sports | – | – | – | Yes |
| 31. | Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) Performs 47th Successful Kidney Transplant | Health & Environment | To encourage affordable kidney transplants. | Effective collaboration by many professionals. | Yes | – |
| 32. | Team AirSync Win Hult Prize OAU On Campus Challenge 2020 | Education and Innovation | To speedily detect oil spillage, leakage and vandalism within three kilometer (3 km) range and 5,000 feet (ft) above the ground. | – | Yes | – |
| 33. | OAU Wins 2019 CFA Society Nigeria Ethics Challenge | Religion, Social Values & Empowerment | To increase students’ awareness of the ethical dilemmas and issues they might face when they enter the investment management industry. | An eye for details to look beyond the surface. | Yes | – |
| 34. | Octave Analytics Wins Inaugural Zenith Bank Hackathon ‘Zenathon’ | Science and Technology | – | – | Yes | – |
| 35. | Marylove Edwards And Canice Abua Win NTF International Junior Championship | Sports | – | – | – | Yes |
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TOTAL |
25 | 10 |
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