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Winners Of 2018 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest

Nine new national winners have emerged in the 2018 edition of Toyota Dream Car Art Contest organised by Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL).

Each winner presented their drawing; explaining the concept of the drawing showing originality, creativity, environmental friendliness, safety and future relevance urging Toyota to manufacture their dream car in the future.

The event is the 12th edition of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest with children coming from different schools and states to share their concepts about the future of vehicular mobility by drawing their dream cars in the contest.

According to TNL’s Public Relations Manager, Mrs. Bukunola Ogunnusi:

“Toyota Dream Car Art Contest is a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of Toyota Motor Corporation Japan to develop the innate artistic talent in children and cultivate an enduring relationship with them.

Toyota distributors and dealers globally have keyed into this initiative because of its acceptance and impact on children’s psyche the world over.”

In Abuja, 318 children participated; 325 participated in Port-Harcourt and 520 participated in Lagos. Three winners emerged from each category in Port-Harcourt, Abuja and Lagos centres, making a total of 27 winners from the three zones.

Three national finalists from each category, making nine winners in all, emerged after the rigorous assessment of entries from the three drawing centres. All the winning entries were judged based on the originality, creativity, environmental friendliness, safety and futuristic concept in their drawings.”

Winners of the national contest, received laptops, other corporate gifts and winner’s certificates.

The Managing Director, Toyota Nigeria, Mr. Kunle Ade-Ojo stated:

“Toyota (Nigeria) Limited believes in tapping into the minds of children towards helping them realise their God-given talent and express it positively.”

The nine students, representing three age groups (below eight years; eight -11 years; and 12-15 years), will represent the country at a global contest of the event later in the year, according to a statement by the TNL.

PositiveNaija Monthly Newsletter March 2018

PositiveNaija Monthly Newsletter March 2018

PDF download: PositiveNaija March 2018 Newsletter

PositiveNaija Monthly Newsletter March 2018

Notably, we have sought out to deduce the geographic locations (within Nigeria or abroad), which the positive/success news/updates recorded are being achieved. In other words, our aim is to be able to tell objectively, how conducive/enduring the environments are to what Nigeria/Nigerians are achieving. To do this, we determined the locations on the basis of where exactly the achievement, progress, success, etc. was done or achieved as well as will be done or achieved and not based on where an award/recognition was or is presented.

It is important to mention that most achievements by Nigeria/Nigerians achieved abroad should not be relegated as being ‘superior’ or achieved out of a ‘privileged comfortable environment’ as most of these achievements are usually first in recognition of what has been done or attained within Nigeria and as such requiring an international/global export.

 

PositiveNaija Monthly Newsletter March 2018

Recommendations:

  1. Urgent efforts are needed in the areas of security and rule of law; leadership and diplomacy; and energy and power.
  2. Nigerians should be more observant towards the progress, development and excellence made in/by the country and fellow citizens.
  3. The right conditions (hinged on truth) for the vivid manifestations of these achievements and subsequent potentials are needed.
  4. Existing implementation frameworks should be critically reviewed with an indigenous approach.
  5. Strategic planning and an effective monitoring system with a focus on sustainability.
  6. Better coordination among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

We hope that you find these assessments useful, inspiring and educative. We will also be glad to hear from you!

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Wins 2018 Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has received the 2018 Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers award.

The 2018 Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers award was presented at Poets & Writers’ annual dinner in celebration of writers, in New York City.

The Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award celebrates authors who have given generously to other writers or to the broader literary community.

The award, which is presented each year at Poets & Writers’ annual dinner, is named for Barnes & Noble in appreciation of its long-standing support.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was honoured for her work with the Farafina Trust Creative Writing Workshop in Nigeria.

The Nigerian author was honoured alongside other writers, Steve Cannon, and Richard Russo.

Susan Isaacs is the chairman of Poets & Writers’ Board of Directors and also the chair of the committee charged with selecting the honorees.

According to Susan Isaacs:

“We receive nominations from writers, publishing professionals, and others in the literary community. From the information about the nominees and their accomplishments, we select three writers and an editor who exemplify Poets & Writers’ core values: service, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence.

This year’s honorees are models of those qualities. The Board is delighted to be able to honour them. Their work makes me proud to be part of this community.”

According to Poets & Writers:

“The three writers we honor this year have not only expanded our horizons through their own writing, they are dedicated to supporting other writers and to bringing diverse voices into the literary conversation.”

Adichie, who has been championing a “Wear Nigerian” campaign, was clad in a black and yellow outfit from Nigerian brand Muse Factory.

Call for Entries: 2018 PositiveNaija Essay Competition

2018 POSITIVENAIJA ESSAY COMPETITION

The 2018 PositiveNaija Essay Competition aims to encourage Nigerian patriotism, nation building as well as a platform for excellence!

Title of Essay:

THE LOVE OF A NIGERIAN!

Objective:

Inform the world through your essay, what genuinely makes Nigeria and Nigerians kind, cooperative, tolerant and well-meaning towards one another and humanity today.

Eligibility:

  • Essay submissions are free – at no cost to the participants
  • Open to all nationalities
  • Participants and winners of the 2017 edition can still participate
  • PositiveNaija Team and the Advisory Judges are not eligible

the love of a nigerian

Essay format:

  • Maximum of 1,500 words
  • At the beginning or end of the essay, state only your full names, nationality, email and telephone number(s).
  • Must be submitted in both MS Word & Portable Document format (PDF)

Essay expectations:

  • One (1) essay submission per person
  • Must be original, no plagiarism and not previously published
  • The competition language and the language of entries is English.
  • Truth, logical consistency, facts, narrative structure/organisation, creativity/initiative.

Reward [starting cash prizes]

  • 1st prize: ₦75,000
  • 2nd prize: ₦50,000
  • 3rd prize: ₦25,000

Reward [certificates]:

Top 10

Reward [publication]:

Timelines for the 2018 PositiveNaija Essay Competition:

  • Submission dates by participants: 1st June 2018 – 31st July 2018 (SEE ANNEX 4 for status of entries).
  • PositiveNaija review and submit Top 10 best entries to Advisory Judges: August 1 – 10, 2018.
  • Blind review by Advisory Judges who shall [individually] assess, grade and rank the entries: August 11 – 31, 2018.
  • Decision of Top 3 entries by Advisory Judges are published (without ranking) on the Competition Page: 3rd September 2018.

*Decisions by the Judges are final and are not subject to legal appeal

  • Profiles of the Top 3 participants are requested and published: September 4-6, 2018
  • The audience will then determine the final ranking for Positions 4th – 10th with an open and public online vote – multiple votes are allowed (SEE ANNEX 1 below for voting weights): September 8 – 14, 2018
  • The audience will then determine the final ranking and winner (Top 3) with an open and public online vote – multiple votes are allowed (SEE ANNEX 1 below for voting weights): September 17 – 23, 2018
  • PositiveNaija collates: September 24 – 30, 2018
  • Overall winner (and essay)/results are declared/published on 1st October 2018 on PositiveNaija
  • Payments made and certificate issued to winners on 1st October 2018

Sponsorship:

We welcome sponsorships for the 2018 PositiveNaija Essay Competition. Identifying, supporting and partnering with us on this competition is a testament to your personal, institutional or corporate conviction on the greatness, development and potentials of Nigeria/Nigerians.

For transparent and accountability purposes, every sponsorship for this competition received shall be made available on the blog [for privacy, sponsors can choose to use the initials of their names] (SEE ANNEX 3 below). We shall also provide up-to-date progress report to you.

Your support – financial or service-oriented, could therefore be targeted to the following areas:

  • Prizes: Top 1 – 10 Essays (Target: 10 million Naira)
  • Media/Publicity (Target: 3 million Naira)
  • Administrative/Logistics (Target: 2 million Naira)
  • General/Overarching – If your support is targeted to the general/overarching running of the competition, we will ensure equity in its distribution to the entire competition process.

We are committed to making the PositiveNaija Annual Essay Competition, the most rewarding educational prize competition in Nigeria by the year 2022.

Submission:

Email: positivenaija@yahoo.com

Deadline: 31 July 2018

Advisory Judges (4):

Eire. Ifueko Alufohai

Eire. Ifueko Alufohai (Mrs.) - BA, LLB, LLM

Executive-level professional with over 20 years combined experience in legal practice, legal advisory services, and administration of national and international status.

She is well-positioned to apply legal and administrative expertise towards providing value-adding solutions.

Mrs. Alufohai was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1996. She holds an LLM from the University of Houston, Houston Texas, and also a B.A in History from the University of Benin.

She is the immediate past Executive Director of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and currently the Edo State Focal Person of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

Sharon Kaburuk

Sharon Kaburuk - MA, MSc

Communications Specialist. Creative Director, TaTsuniya and initiator #NigerianHistoryMatters. Experience in Brand & communications, event coordination and administration. Currently focusing on Capacity building and Private sector partnerships in Renewable Energy.

 

Osagie James Osemwegie

Mr. Osagie James Osemwegie - Bsc, Msc
Software Engineer and Research specialist in human behaviour modelling.
Current work focuses on the use of mobile phones to improve public health strategies in reducing sedentary lifestyles in Saskatchewan Canada.
2018 PositiveNaija Essay Competition
Mr. Emmanuel Akpata

Strategy Consultant with academic background in Economics, Consumer behaviour and System Dynamics.

 

*Click on the photographs of the Advisory Judges for further information.

 

Acceptance of Terms

By participating you declare that you accept these terms and conditions.

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ANNEX 1 – VOTING RIGHTS AND WEIGHTS

*The Advisory Judges shall grade each entry with a total of 100

*The grades of the Advisory Judges shall have 80% (0.8) voting weight

*The audience can vote as many times possible

*The votes of the audience shall have a 20% (0.2) voting weight

2018 positivenaija annual essay competition

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For updates, kindly visit: www.positivenaija.com

Edo University Commissions First Anatomage Table In Nigeria [2018]

Edo University Iyamho has commissioned the first Anatomage Table by any medical training institution in Nigeria.

The Vice Chancellor of the Edo University Iyamho, Engr. (Professor) Emmanuel Aluyor, made this disclosure on the 23rd of March 2018 during the University’s 2nd Founder’s Day, held at Iyamho in Etsako West local government area of the State.

According to the Engr. Emmanuel Aluyor, an Anatomage Table is the most technologically advanced anatomy visualization system in the world for anatomy education, which has been adopted by many of the world’s leading medical schools.

Engr. Emmanuel Aluyor further disclosed that Edo University is one of the four medical training institutions in Nigeria with power lab system for teaching Physiology and Pharmacology, adding that the clinical skills laboratory when fully operational, will compete with other leading medical schools in the continent.

The University management also recently signed memorandum of understanding for partnership with two foreign universities, namely, Worcester State University, Massachusetts, United States of America, and the University of Sunderland, United Kingdom.

Professor Aluyor said the partnerships would afford some students of the institution the opportunity to spend between one and two years abroad in the students’ exchange programme, to complete their training in approved programmes.

He said that the University has made history within its two years of existence, having just been adjudged the best State-owned University in Nigeria and 3rd out of 160 Universities assessed by the National Universities Commission (NUC), in the Open Educational Resources (OER) ranking recently.

In the words of Professor Aluyor:

“Achieving this feat just within two years of its existence further shows that the vision of the University to become a centre of excellence​ in quality teaching, research, innovations and community development is being vigorously pursued in order to live up to its motto ‘Quality Education for Development’.”

Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteghonor 22.04

Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteghonor with an impressive finish of 22.04 seconds in her 200m race at the Wes Kittley Invitational Track and Field Meet at the Abilene Christian University, has erased the 22-year-old previous African record of 22.07 seconds set by Mary Onyali at a Meet in Switzerland in 1996.

Apart from becoming the new African record in the race which Cierra White followed in second place in 23.26 seconds, while Natasha McDonald settled for third in 24.23 seconds, Okagbare’s winning time also became the new national record in the women’s 200m.

Okagbare’s previous personal best in the event, was 22.23 seconds was set at the 2014 Eugene Diamond League.

Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteghonor now holds the Nigerian women’s records in the 100m (10.79 seconds) and 200m (22.04 seconds).

With this new form, it is going to be difficult for the Delta-born sprinter to avoid defending the double sprint medals she won at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland four years ago.

The Wes Kittley Invitational was Blessing’s first competition of the season with her focus now on the 4x100m relay scheduled to hold in Gold Coast, Australia between April 4 and 15.

The 26-year-old is one of the 37 athletes listed by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria to participate at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia, which begins on April 4.

Keystone Bank Wins 2018 Global Impact Leadership Award In Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Category

Keystone Bank Limited at the 2018 Global Impact Leadership Award has been awarded the Best Bank In Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Category held In New York, USA.
The award, the organisers noted is in recognition of Keystone Bank’s leadership role as in expanding access to funds for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria and the rest of Africa where it operates.This feat they further said has brought about unprecedented growth to the business sector and by extension, the nation’s economy and that of Africa.