Winners have emerged at the 2021 PwC Media Excellence Awards.
The PwC Media Excellence Awards celebrates and rewards excellence in business reporting in Nigeria. The competition is open to professional journalists on a full time employment or freelancers, working in Nigeria, who have produced a story that falls within the categories covered by the award and that is available on a platform whose primary audience is Nigeria.
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The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) Desert Warriors have emerged winners of the 2021 Higher Institutions Football League (HiFL).
At the final played at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, UNIMAID Desert Warriors defeated Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, (AAUA) Luminaries 1-0 to win the competition.
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Hameed Olanrewaju and Onyeka Iyoha have emerged winners of the 2021 Next-Gen PR World Cup Africa competition after overcoming a field of seven teams.
Hameed Olanrewaju, Head of Innovation and Insights and Onyeka Iyoha, Head of Research and Insights, at Modion Communication will go on to represent Africa at the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) PR World Cup in October 2021.
Isaac Okeke, Ekunke Odey Goodness, Quickpen Deborah and Olanrewaju Obaloluwa have emerged gold medallist winners at the 2021 African Youth Chess Championship.
In all, Nigeria won four gold and one silver with a total of 23 points. Egypt finished top of the table winning four gold, two silver and four bronze medals with a total of 30 points.
The 2021 African Youth Chess Championship took place at the Best Western Plus Accra Beach Hotel, in Accra, Ghana, from 17th to 26th September 2021. The tournament had over 170 participants from 11 countries. Isaac Okeke – 2135 (U-18) from Nigeria was the top seed at the event.
African Chess Confederation (ACC) organized the event in collaboration with Ghana Chess Association who played host to the participants.
Chigozie Obi has emerged winner of the 2021 Access Bank Art X Prize art competition, which was held on the 28th of September 2021.
The winner was awarded a ₦1,800,000 grant; a three-month residency at Gasworks, London; and a solo booth presentation at ART X Lagos in 2022.
The multi-dimensional visual artist was selected by a jury from five shortlisted finalists, which included: Chukwudi Onwumere, Mobolaji Ogunrosoye, Nyancho NwaNri, and Omoregie Osakpolor.
Themed “Forward Ever”, this year’s Art X Lagos edition speaks to the youth generation’s increased understanding of their role as engaged citizens, navigating their presence and trying to become active instigators in the creation of their futures.
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Facebook has announced winners of the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Programme, highlighting the 13 Facebook community leaders from Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya who will receive training, mentorship and up to $50,000 in funds to invest in an initiative that extends their community’s positive impact.
The 13 winners emerged out of over 13,000 applicants who entered the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Programme, according to a statement distributed by APO Group on behalf of Facebook.
The Community Accelerator is part of Facebook’s Community Leadership Programme, a global initiative that invests in people building communities. Leaders will learn how to harness the power of their community to turn impactful ideas into action.
This year’s cohort features a diverse spectrum of communities engaged in interesting social impact activities ranging from combating child sexual abuse to helping moms and sharing stories of ordinary and extraordinary Nigerians from around the world.
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The 2022 Cliff Agba Art Contest is organized to recognize and honor the life of Mr. Cliff Izuchukwu Agba on the occasion of his birthday on January 5, 2022.
The online art event is also aimed at promoting and celebrating the beauty and importance of art in various spheres of life.
