December 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. | NCS & NSCDC Win 2019 National Volleyball Premier League | Sports | – | – | Yes | – |
| 2. | Winners Of 2019 MTN Nigeria Academic Research And Development Innovative Challenge (ARDIC) | Science and Technology | To enable local innovation and research through relevant support and technologies. | – | Yes | – |
| 3. | ‘Our Water Our Right Campaign’ Wins Transformative Cities 2019 People’s Choice Award | Health & Environment | Viable partnerships. | Highlighting political practices and solutions that can serve as inspiration for others. | Yes | – |
| 4. | Emmanuel Eze Wins 2019 ATAF Continental Tax Essay Competition | Education and Innovation | Fiscal justice for Africa’s taxation and digital economy. | – | – | Yes |
| 5. | Adesewa Adeniyi Wins 2019 Nigerian Stock Exchange Essay Competition | Education and Innovation | To reveal how the capital market create a better future for all. | – | Yes | – |
6. |
Godwin Nwangele Wins 2020 Rhodes Scholarship For West Africa | Education and Innovation | Academic excellence, moral force of character, commitment to service and the instinct to lead. | – | – | Yes |
| 7. | Winners Of 2019 Chief Of Naval Staff Under-14 Boys And Under-17 Girls Football Competition | Sports | – | – | Yes | – |
| 8. | Defence Industries Corporation Of Nigeria (DICON) Unveils ‘Ezugwu’ | Science and Technology | To carry out insertion and extraction of troops, assault, counter-terrorism, delivery of high fire power and urban warfare. | – | Yes | – |
| 9. | Jolaosho Oluwatoroti Otokini Wins 2019 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition | Education and Innovation | Self-belief | To raise the educational standard in Nigeria. | Yes | – |
| 10. | Victor Ayooluwa Babalola Emerges Best Graduating Student At University Of Uyo [2019] | Education and Innovation | Family support. | – | Yes | – |
| 11. | Ajakaiye Daniel Oluwatobi Emerges Best Graduating Student At Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) [2019] | Education and Innovation | – | – | Yes | – |
| 12. | VocalScript: Nigeria’s First Indigenous Transcription Software Launched | Science and Technology | To provide transcription, translation and closed-caption services to individuals as well as diverse business sectors. | – | Yes | – |
| 13. | Bashir Umar, Murtala Aliyu Ibrahim, Kadiri Kehinde & Agba Jalingo Win 2019 Gani Fawehinmi Impact And Integrity Award | Religion, Social Values & Empowerment | To encourage, promote and celebrate the uncommon principles of openness, honesty, accountability and transparency in both public and private spheres. | – | Yes | – |
| 14. | Winners Of 2019 UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Pitch Competition | Science and Technology | To build skilled, entrepreneurial and networked populations which will create jobs and address digital inequality. | – | – | Yes |
| 15. | Ojo Taiye And Ope Adedeji Win 2019 Brittle Paper Awards | Art, Media and Entertainment | To recognize the finest, original pieces of writing by Africans published online. | – | – | Yes |
| 16. | Winners Of 2019 Wole Soyinka Center For Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) | Art, Media and Entertainment | – | – | Yes | – |
| 17. | Winners Of 2019 Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) | Art, Media and Entertainment | – | – | Yes | – |
| 18. | Sadjo Samuel And Rose Akuso Win Inaugural Ikogosi 10 Kilometers Marathon Race | Sports | To showcase talents and partner relevant private sector to develop the sports industry in Ekiti State. | – | Yes | – |
| 19. | Winners Of CAMCAN Capital Market Awards 2018 | Business and Economy | To reward companies for their outstanding performances in the 2018 financial year. | – | Yes | – |
| 20. | Amina Mohammed Wins Inaugural Global Citizen World Leader Award | Leadership and Diplomacy | Advocating for and implemented policy changes that have improved the lives of those suffering the effects of poverty. | – | – | Yes |
| 21. | Edo Cocoa FC Win 2019 Peter Obaseki Football Tournament | Sports | To promote football as means of addressing youths restiveness in the locality. | – | Yes | – |
| 22. | Samuel Miracle Wins 2019 World Chinese Bridge Competition | Education and Innovation | To solve Nigeria’s electricity challenge. | Help of his teachers. | – | Yes |
| 23. | Runcie Chidebe Awarded 2020 IVLP Alumni Award for Social Innovation And Change | Religion, Social Values & Empowerment | To improve cancer care and make health insurance mandatory. | – | Yes | – |
| 24. | Taidob College Abeokuta Wins 2019 African Company Of The Year Competition | Business and Economy | Through the Gas Leakage Detector innovation, solve the problem of fire outbreaks due to gas leakages in homes, offices, and industries. | – | – | Yes |
| 25. | Adesile Lawal Emerges Best Graduating Student At Federal University Of Technology Akure (FUTA) [2018/2019] | Education and Innovation | Faith in God, student support system and mentors. | – | Yes | – |
| 26. | Winners Of CBN Sustainability Awards 2019 | Business and Economy | To articulate and strategise on initiatives for economic development and specific growth imperatives of the financial system. | – | Yes | – |
| 27. | Qataloog Wins Inaugural NCC Emerging Technologies Competition | Science and Technology | To impact positively on the development of the telecommunications industry and supporting the growth of the nation’s economy. | – | Yes | – |
| 28. | Globacom Wins Telecom Brand Of The Year At The 2019 World Branding Awards | Business and Economy | Resourcefulness and commitment to innovation and service excellence. | – | – | Yes |
| 29. | Dr. Adesina Akinwumi Wins All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) 2019 African Of The Year Award | Leadership and Diplomacy | To recognise the core values of a successful leader: strength, innovation, ingenuity, knowledge and foresight. | To recognize remarkable leadership and salutes game changers of business on the continent for their continuing commitment to excellence, developing best practices and innovative strategies. | – | Yes |
| 30. | FRIN Ibadan Win 16th RIGAN Games | Sports | – | – | Yes | – |
| 31. | Mezisashe Ojuba Wins 2019 Kangaroo Mathematics Competition | Education and Innovation | To groom gifted children in the country. | – | – | Yes |
| 32. | David Adeyemi Emerges First Nigerian And African Appointee Of The World Student Organisation | Leadership and Diplomacy | Versatility, sustainability, community development, security and environmental projects and innovations.
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– | – | Yes |
| 33. | Winners Of 28th Diamond Award For Media Excellence (DAME) | Art, Media and Entertainment | To honor journalists who have distinguished themselves in different areas of the career to represent the best interest of Nigeria. | – | Yes | – |
| 34. | Jessica Nwalozie Wins Vlisco Fashion Fund 2019 (Nigeria) | Art, Media and Entertainment | Creative thought process (very artistic and thorough), fabric manipulation techniques and ability to play with shapes to create a 3D interpretation of her concept. | To support emerging tailors and fashion designers in launching and strengthening their own fashion labels in West Africa. | Yes | – |
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TOTAL |
23 | 11 | ||||
