Call For Entries: 2019 PositiveNaija Video Event

The 2019 PositiveNaija Video Event aims to promote the following:

  • Self-value of Nigerians;
  • Dignity of legitimate work undertaken by Nigerians; and
  • Visionary and sustainable enterprises.

Title of Video Event:

Nigerians, Work & Dignity!

Objective:

Inform the world through your video on the vision, nature, relevance and impact of your work for the good of humanity.

Further content expectations:

In addition to the objective of the video event, the following should be included in the video:

  • Make visible the Nigerian flag
  • State or tell us what work means to you.

2019 PositiveNaija Video Event

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Winners Of 2019 CBN EPIS Efficiency Awards

Winners have emerged in the 2019 edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Electronic Payment Incentive Scheme (EPIS) Efficiency Awards.

The CBN EPIS Efficiency Awards is organized to celebrate financial institutions, merchants and other stakeholders at the forefront of driving electronic payment in Nigeria. Now in its fourth year, the awards are based on objective analysis of all E-payments data collated by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) over a full calendar year.

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Bello Ayomide Emmanuel Wins Nigeria’s First Ever Sailing Gold Medal At The 2019 Open International Canoe Sprint Championship

Bello Ayomide Emmanuel has won Nigeria’s first gold medal at an international Sailing event at the 2019 Open International Canoe Sprint Championship in Bhopal, India.

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Moruf Adegesin & Evelyn Oyome Win 7th Sovereign Trust Insurance Golf Open

Moruf Adegesin and Evelyn Oyome have emerged winners of the 7th Sovereign Trust Insurance Golf Open on the 24th of March, 2019.

The three-day 7th Sovereign Trust Insurance Golf Open held at Ibadan Golf Club (IGC) had participants drawn from across the country.

Moruf Adegesin, who is on handicap four, played 148 gross to emerge overall winner, while Evelyn Oyome, a Nigeria female golfer, emerged winner in the ladies category after playing 158 gross.

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Emmanuel Amuneke Guides Tanzania To AFCON After 39 Years

Emmanuel Amuneke has guided Tanzania to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) stage for the first time since 1980 after a 3-0 win over Uganda.

The east African nation stunned Group L leaders (Uganda) to record an historic victory in front of home fans at the National Stadium on the 24th of March, 2019.

The feat also makes Emmanuel Amuneke the first Nigerian head coach to guide the Tanzanian national team to the AFCON and the second Nigerian head coach, after late Stephen Keshi [with Togo and Nigeria], to guide a country to the biennial continental showpiece.

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3,050 Entrepreneurs Win 5th Cycle Of The TEF Entrepreneurship Programme

Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced 3,050 entrepreneurs as winners for the 5th cycle of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) committed to empowering African entrepreneurs, announced 3,050 African entrepreneurs, drawn from all 54 African countries, selected to join the 5th cycle of its $100million TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.

The announcement was made at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, following a presentation of the selection process by Accenture Development Partners.

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Bala Magaji Emerge NOUN Best Graduating Student [2018/2019]

45-year-old Bala Magaji, have graduated with a degree in Islamic Studies, emerging as the best graduating student of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) for the 2018/2019 academic year.

Mr. Bala Magaji, who was showered with praises at the 8th convocation ceremony of the university in Abuja said a university degree is not cheap or easy but can open doors to great benefits.

Mr. Magaji recorded a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.8.

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