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Data Science Nigeria (DSN) Wins Wangari Maathai 2019 Impact Award & Deep Learning Indaba Continental Award

Data Science Nigeria (DSN) has received the Wangari Maathai 2019 Impact Award in Kenya and emerged the second best at the first Deep Learning Indaba Continental event in Tunisia. The Founder of the Data Science Nigeria (DSN) Mr. Bayo Adekanmbi in Kenya, received the Wangari Maathai 2019 Impact Award for training Nigerian data scientists and … Continue reading Data Science Nigeria (DSN) Wins Wangari Maathai 2019 Impact Award & Deep Learning Indaba Continental Award

Winners Of NiRA 2019 .NG Awards

Winners have emerged in the NiRA 2019 .ng Awards, the fourth in the series of the .ng Awards held on the 5th July 2019 at Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. The .ng Awards organised by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) celebrate the achievements and innovation of Nigerian Internet initiatives. The awards promote the Nigerian businesses, individuals, … Continue reading Winners Of NiRA 2019 .NG Awards

Deborah Pam & Istifanos Peter Win 11th Ibadan City Marathon Race

Deborah Pam and Istifanos Peter have emerged winners of the female and male categories respectively in the 11th edition of the Ibadan City Marathon race. The marathon was organised by West Midland Communications, owners of Splash FM/Lagelu FM radio stations and supported by several other partners. Deborah Pam, an NSCDC officer (Nigeria Security and Civil … Continue reading Deborah Pam & Istifanos Peter Win 11th Ibadan City Marathon Race

Ayo Dada & Olamide Oladeji Emerge Stanford University’s 2019 Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Ayo Dada and Olamide Oladeji were among the 69 scholars that won the Knight-Hennessy scholarship at Stanford University for the year 2019. The Knight-Hennessy scholarship is poised to develop both the depth and range of subject expertise to confront the numerous grand challenges and opportunities of the future. Knight-Hennessy Scholars receive full funding to pursue … Continue reading Ayo Dada & Olamide Oladeji Emerge Stanford University’s 2019 Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Named 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate

The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee has announced the selection of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina and Waris Dirie as its 2019 laureates at the Cape Town International Convention Center. 53-year-old Waris Dirie is a world-class supermodel and anti-FGM activist while Dr. Akinwumi Adesina currently serves as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The Sunhak Peace … Continue reading Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Named 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate

Akinwumi Adesina Honored With Togolese Commander Of The Order Of Mono

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has been honored with the Commander of the Order of Mono − the highest civil honor of Togo. The Commander of the Order of Mono national honour, bestowed on personalities who have shown exceptional merit, was awarded by the Head of State of Togo, Faure … Continue reading Akinwumi Adesina Honored With Togolese Commander Of The Order Of Mono

Nigeria Wins EMEA Finance Awards [2018]

Nigeria wins awards in three categories for its securities issuance activities in the domestic and international capital markets at the EMEA Finance Awards [2018]. The EMEA Finance awards were for the best sovereign bond in Africa – $3 billion dual-tranche (10 and 30-year) Eurobonds issued in November 2017. It also won awards for most innovative … Continue reading Nigeria Wins EMEA Finance Awards [2018]