Category: Education & Innovation

The goal of education and innovation in Nigeria is envisioned to be ruled by true wisdom and self-consciousness. The Nigerian innovative spirit coupled with humane values is acknowledged in its dynamic and universal applicability.

 

UNILAG Ranked Third Most Productive School In Africa In Educating Entrepreneurs [2020]

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been ranked as the third (3rd) most productive school in educating entrepreneurs in an online publication by Forbes titled: “If You Want To Start A Tech-Company In Africa, Go To College.”

UNILAG was ranked alongside the University of Cape Town, South Africa, which took 1st place; Makerere University, Uganda, which came 2nd; University of Nairobi, Kenya, which came 4th and Stellenbosch University, South Africa, which took 5th place.

The article further described the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Nairobi as the “startup powerhouses of Nigeria and Kenya.”

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Cobhams Asuquo Appointed UNICEF National Ambassador

Cobhams Asuquo has been appointed the National Ambassador of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Peter Hawkins, announced the appointment in a statement in Kaduna on the 27th of May 2020.

Mr. Hawkins said that the appointment made the award-winning Nigerian musician, producer and songwriter, UNICEF Nigeria’s first National Ambassador in the last 15 years.

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Nkechi Alexandra Kingsley Emerges Best Graduating Student At Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) [27th Convocation]

Nkechi Alexandra Kingsley has emerged as the overall best graduating student at the 27th Convocation ceremony at the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH).

The ceremony was held at the Convocation Ground on the main campus of the institution in Ikorodu on March 12, 2020.

Nkechi Alexandra Kingsley of the Department of Chemical Engineering, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.93 on a scale of 4.0.

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Winners Of 2020 Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System (UCMAS) Competition

About 250 pupils have emerged winners in their respective categories at the 2020 Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System (UCMAS) competition.

The pupils won trophies, medals, and certificates after answering mental arithmetic questions in the competition held in Lagos.

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Adeleke Adekunle Wins 2020 Shalina Young Talents Award (SYTA) Best Pharmacy Brain In Nigeria

Adeleke Adekunle has emerged as the best pharmacy brain in Nigeria, winning the 2020 edition of Shalina Young Talents Award (SYTA).

Adeleke Adekunle is a final year student of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos (UNILAG). Adeleke Adekunle triumphed over 700 other students from the University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University (Ife), Ahmadu Bello University (Zaria) and University of Nigeria (Nsukka); who entered for the fierce competition described as the biggest hunt for the best pharmacy brain in Nigeria.

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Akintade Abdullahi Akanbi Wins 2020 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award Competition

Akintade Abdullahi Akanbi from Osogbo Government High School Osogbo, Osun State, has emerged overall winner of the 2020 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award Competition.

Uwakwe Nelson Kamsiyochukwu from British Spring College, Awka emerged in second place while Aimofumhe Eshiobomhe Sigmus from the School of the Gifted, Gwagwalada, Abuja, emerged in third place.

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