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UBA Foundation Launches 2023 National Essay Competition

 UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2023 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) in Nigeria, with a call for entries.

Now in its 13th year, the annual National Essay Competition is part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative aimed at promoting literacy and encouraging healthy and intellectual competition amongst senior secondary school students in Nigeria and across the African continent.

The essay topic for this year is, “Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) take over Human Intelligence?

The first prize winner will receive an educational grant of N5 million to study at any African university of their choice, whilst the second and third prizes now stand at N3 million and N2.5 million educational grants for any African University.

Also, winners of the 12 best essays, will go home with brand new Laptops and other educational tools to help them with their studies and other tertiary research work.

Mrs. Bola Atta, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, UBA Foundation, said that with the digital submission portal, more students in senior secondary schools across the country now have the opportunity to scan and send in their entries and compete to win any of the educational grants for study at any university of their choice on the African continent.

She said: “We have worked hard to ensure that every Nigerian high school student who wishes to, will be able to enter for the NEC 2023 and stand a chance to win a fully funded University education through the UBA Foundation.”

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2023 ANNUAL ESSAY COMPETITION

EVENT : Annual Essay Competition

DATE : Monday June 10 to Friday September 2023

TOPIC : The ‘Japa’ Syndrome and its Effect on National Economy: The Way Forward

PARTICIPANTS : Undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions

REQUIREMENTS:

All entries must be submitted with the underlisted items: (i) I.D Card from the participants’ current Institution (ii) Copy of admission letter to their current institution (iii) One recent passport sized photograph (iv) Current mobile telephone number and e-mail address

ENTRIES: Send a soft copy of entry with the above requirements as a single attachment to: [email protected]

GUIDELINES: The following standards must be met:

• Length: Not more than 3000 words • Referencing: APA style (6 th Edition) • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size • Documentation: Typed in double line spacing; MS Word only • Plagiarism: Plagiarized content will result in outright disqualification of the submitted entry

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7th Edition of the Otunba Debola Osibogun National Essay Competition The Role of Technology in Transforming Banking Operations and payment systems in Nigeria.

SUBMISSION OPENS: March 31, 2024

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

• Application is Free
• Interested candidates should download the form. Download Registration Form .
• All entries must be accompanied with one recent passport photograph
• Essay should be a minimum of 1000 and a maximum of 1200 words (excluding References)
• Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format (Times New Roman Font, font size 12, double line spacing, Justified Alignment)
• All entries must not have been previously published either online or in any print to be deemed a valid entry for the competition.
• Multiple entries will be disqualified
• Each candidate is expected to submit the completed Application form and entry to [email protected]
• Deadline for submission is June 7, 2024

The competition is limited to final year (4th year and HND11) and penultimate year (3rd year and HND1) undergraduates of the Management Sciences/Business Administration Faculty and other allied disciplines such as Economics, Actuarial Science, Insurance and Marketing of Universities and Polytechnics in Nigeria accredited by NUC and NBTE respectively.

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Entries are only received through electronic copy to [email protected].

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No, The Institute will not entertain any essay that is not original. Plagiarised articles would be detected and disqualified.

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Content/Adherence to Topic: 40% Originality: 30% Creativity:20% Structure: 10%

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UBA Foundation 2023 National Essay Competition for Nigerian senior secondary students (10.5 Million Naira in educational grant)

Application Deadline: October 20th, 2023

The UBA National Essay Competition , targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa.

Essay Topic:

Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) take over Human Intelligence? What should students do to ensure AI doesn’t override but enhance their ability to learn through research?

Eligibility

• Must be a Nigerian Senior Secondary school student
• Must submit a passport photograph
• Must submit a scanned copy of a means of identification (birth certificate, National ID, or passport)

Awards: The first prize for the UBA National Essay Competition is a N5 million educational grant to any African University of their choice, while the second and third prizes are N3 million and N2.5 million in educational grants to African Universities, respectively.

How to Apply

• Applicants must upload a scanned copy of their original birth certificates or international passport data page.
• Applicants must upload a handwritten essay (not more than 750 words) on the portal.

Application Deadline:  Friday, October 20th, 2023

For More Information:

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7th Annual NHEF Scholarship Essay Competition 2023 (₦100,000 prize)

Deadline: April 7, 2023

Applications are open for the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) Scholarship Essay Competition 2023 . As always, the Essay competition aims to provide a unique platform that supports critical thinking amongst university students on topical socio-economic issues that are important in Nigeria’s sustainable growth and development.

Considering the country’s current financial and economic situation, this year’s competition focuses on  “The CBN Naira redesign policy and its effect on the Nigerian economy & the consequence of increased brain drain on the economy”.

Applicants can choose one between the two questions below:

• Using relevant examples, critically analyze the pros & cons of the monetary policy implementation and provide recommendations to the CBN for future policy implementation based on the consequent challenges experienced nationwide.
• This statement agrees with the Nigerian constitution on the Right to Freedom of Movement. However, a significant increase in brain drain can be classified as an anomaly for any economy. Critically analyze the factors causing human capital flight in Nigeria and recommend relevant solutions to safeguard the country’s economic growth and development.
• The Grand Prize winner will be awarded ₦100,000, a new laptop, 1 online certificate course*, a 1-year internet subscription** and 1 year of university tuition.
• The First Runner-up will be awarded ₦75,000, a 1-year internet subscription** and 1 year of university tuition.
• The Second Runner-up will be awarded ₦50,000, a 1-year internet subscription** and 1 year of university tuition.

*The online certificate course may not exceed $100 on Udemy, Coursera, Alison or EDX. **1-year internet subscription estimated at 24Gb on the winner’s preferred mobile network.

Eligibility

• NHEF’s Partner Universities include Ahmadu Bello University, Bayero University, Kano, Kwara State University, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the University of Port Harcourt.
• Previous NHEF Essay Competition & Scholars Program beneficiaries are not eligible to participate in this competition.

Essay Criteria

Essays must abide by the following guidelines prior to submission:

• Entries should reflect the author’s ability to explore and discuss ideas / ethical concepts and demonstrate the conduct of research with a sufficiently detailed summary.
• Only one entry may be submitted per student.
• The essay must include a title page, a bibliography, and a scanned copy of the contestant’s current Student ID.
• The student’s name, university, and registration ID# must appear in the header of each page.
• The essay must not exceed 2000 words.
• It must be double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font, and contain numbered pages with one-inch margins, excluding the bibliography and title page.
• References in the essay should be included and clearly identified.

Application

• The document naming convention should be as follows: 2023 NHEF Essay Competition – Name of Applicant, e.g., 2023 NHEF Essay Competition – Adekunle Ciroma Ahmed.
• Entries must be submitted in PDF format.
• All entries must be submitted via NHEF Application Portal  latest by 11:59 p.m. (WAT) on April 7, 2023.

Students are encouraged to avoid plagiarism, as the essays will be checked for intellectual authenticity and against Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated content, e.g., ChatGPT.

For more information, visit NHEF Scholarship Essay Competition .

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10 Best Essay Competitions in Nigeria 2023 Latest Update

There are so many essay compet i tions in Nigeria, but you may not know many of them yet. We will try to give you full details on the top 10 essay writing competitions in Nigeria for 2023 and how you can apply for them.

1. UBA Foundation International Essay Competition for Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal 2023

The UBA Foundation holds a yearly essay competition nationwide for secondary school students in Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. Information Guide Nigeria

They always provide essay topics and instruct that they must be submitted before given deadlines.

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How to apply for the UBA Foundation International Essay Competition for Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal

Interested appl i cants are to submit their full contact details, these include their full names, details of school (name and address), residential address, etc.

Photocopies of their original birth certificates or data page of the international passport must be also be added.

Candidates for the Essay competition are to forward their essays for the UBA Foundation International Essay Competition to:

UBA Foundation,

UBA House,(3 rd Floor),

57, Marina, Lagos State, Nigeria. Essay Competitions

2. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition

This is one essay competition that is so dedicated to raising and nurturing future world leaders who are incisive and decisive thinkers.

The winners of the St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition are verified and moved to compete in a more global competition known as Leader of Tomorrow, this is an inter-generational debate. Winners of this competition will now be given an all-expense-paid trip to St. Gallen, Switzerland so that they can participate in the grand finale there.  UNN Diploma Admission List 2020/2021 is Out

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Eligibility and requirements for the St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition

• Students currently studying undergraduate or postgraduate courses in any regular university are eligible
• Students must be born not later than 1989.

Visit: https://www.symposium.org/competition to get more information on the St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition.  ABUAD Postgraduate Admission Form 2021/2022 is Out

3. Young Ag-Summit Easy Contest for Students

The Young Ag-Summit Essay Contest is a competition that is aimed at challenging youths to proffer solutions to poverty in the world in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The essay competition also aimed at challenging the youths to tackle issues that will bring prosperity to everyone and save the world.

Local communities and towns are to be used as references by the contestants.

Visit http://network.youthagsummit.com/essay/essay-contest-registration to get more information and apply for the competition. Npower recruitment

4. The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Essay Competition

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Essay Competition is for both private and public secondary school students. The competition is open to students in all the states of the federation.

The title of the 2018 edition of the competition was titled “Discuss how technology can promote financial literacy and encourage investment habit among youths”. The aim of the competition is to inject the spirit of technology into the daily conversation and activities of the people. It is also to let them know how they can make use of technology that is around them, as well as apply technology in their business activities and decisions which will better their prospects.

The 2018 edition of the competition was sponsored by the Jim Ovia Foundation. Visit http://www.nse.com.ng/ to learn more about the Nigerian Stock Exchange Essay Competition. dollar to naira rate

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5. African Development Bank (AfDB) The Africa of my Dreams Writing Contest

The African Development Bank (AfDB) The Afr i ca of my Dreams Writing Contest aims at stimulating the industrialisation drive in Africa by offering a platform for the voices of Africans to be heard globally.

This competition was created to design and build a brighter future for Africa as a continent and Africans. It was also to unlock several potentials that are embedded in the African child in other to make Africa flow with prosperity and be dynamic. It was also formed to empower the youths to be the ones driving the visions of Africa.

Eligibility;

Interested contestants must not be younger than 20 years and older than 29 years as a year of competition.

The competition is only for Africans.

Contestants must be legally allowed to travel overseas without restrictions and they should hold valid international passports.

Contestants must be citizens of any of the 54 African countries.

Entries for the Essay competition must be in French or English language.

You can visit https://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/the-africa-of-my-dreams-young-africans-get-writing-17870/ to learn more about the African Development Bank (AfDB)   The Africa of my Dreams Writing Contest.

6. Goi Peace Foundation/UNESCO International Essay Contest for Young People

This essay competition is a partnership between UNESCO and Goi Peace Foundation. The essay competition is aimed at promoting the initiative force of the youths all over the world.

This competition has two categories; the children category which has an age limit of 14 years, and the young category with an age range of 15 – 25 years.

Kindly visit https://www.goipeace.or.jp/en/work/essay-contest to get more information about the Goi Peace Foundation/UNESCO International Essay Contest for Young People WAEC result

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7. UONGOZI Leadership Essay Contest for African Students (USD $2,000 plus Fully Funded Trip to Johannesburg, South Africa)

This essay competition is organized by the Institute of Africa Leadership for Sustainable Development also known as UONGOZI Institute.

The UONGOZI Leadership Essay Contest for African Students was created to start and maintain leadership instincts in African youths through important discussions relative to leadership. It was to offer African youths the required platform to groom the next generation of African leaders.

Eligibility

The competition is for youths between the age range of 18 – 25 years.

Do you want to have more information on the UONGOZI essay competition? Visit the website of UONGOZI Institute here http://uongozi.or.tz/.

8. Bishop Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for Senior Secondary School Students in Nigeria

The Bishop Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for Senior Secondary School Students in Nigeria opens on 26th of March and closes on 1st of June every year.

The presiding Bishop of the Redeemed Evangelic Mission (TREM), Bishop (Dr.) Mike Okonkwo, is the main sponsor of this essay competition.

Essays for the competition are submitted either by mail to TREM International Headquarters, Obanikoro / Anthony-Oke Bus Stop, Lagos, or by e-mail to [email protected]. JAMB form

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9. NHEF (The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation) Scholarship Essay Competition for Nigerian Students

This essay competition was created in 2015 and mot i vates students to develop and organize important and strategic ideas on how Nigeria can be changed positively.

Eligibility :

The competition is only open to 200 level to final year students of the NHEF Partner universities which are Unilag, Kano, UNN, ABU, UniPort, BU, and U.I.

Visit http://www.thenher.org/ to learn more about the essay competition.

10. DSTV Eutelsat Award for African Secondary School Students with Interest in Technology ( Fully-Funded to Paris, France)

This essay competition is open to youths from all the African countries where MultiChoise is operating. The competition is open to youths who are fans of technology between the ages of 14 to 19 years.

The DStv Eutelsat is an award that takes place every year since it started in 2011.

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The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has announced its 2023 Annual Essay Competition for Nigerian undergraduates.

The competition focuses on the impact of the ‘JAPA’ syndrome on the national economy. Prizes include cash awards, HRM books, networking opportunities, and more.

In a bid to foster intellectual growth and research acumen among Nigerian students, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has recently announced its 2023 edition of the Annual Essay Competition. This prestigious event beckons students from across Nigerian universities and polytechnics to contribute their insights on a timely and crucial subject matter.

Essay Topic

This year’s essay contest pivots around an intriguing subject: “ THE JAPA SYNDROME AND ITS EFFECT ON NATIONAL ECONOMY: THE WAY FORWARD”.

Students are encouraged to delve deep, present empirical evidence, and adhere to international journal standards in their writings.

Eligibility Criteria

Participants must be undergraduates from Nigerian Universities or Polytechnics. Essays should exhibit originality, empirical rigour, and should be both locally and globally relevant. Entries should not exceed 3,000 words and must follow the APA referencing style (6th edition). Use Times New Roman, 12-point font size and maintain a double line spacing. Submissions should be in MS Word format only. Plagiarism won’t be tolerated; any hint of it will result in immediate disqualification.

Winners can look forward to impressive rewards:

1st Prize: N125,000 & 2 HRM books 2nd Prize: N100,000 & 2 HRM books 3rd Prize: N75,000 & 2 HRM books

Additional Perks include:

A pathway to an expansive network of employers. Complimentary student membership registration with CIPM (for non-members). An all-expenses-covered trip to the CIPM 2023 International Conference & Exhibition in Abuja.

Documents Required

Essential Documents for Submission:

A valid ID Card from the participant’s institution. Admission letter from the participant’s institution. A recent passport-sized photograph. Current mobile number and e-mail address.

Application procedure and deadline 

To enter, participants must scan and compile the above-listed documents along with their essay into a single submission. Entries should be emailed to: [email protected] . Application deadline is September 29, 2023 .

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The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation has announced its 2023 Essay competition which aims to provide a unique platform that supports critical thinking amongst university students on topical socio-economic issues that affects Nigeria’s sustainable growth and development. The 2023 competition focuses on  “The CBN Naira redesign policy and its effect on the Nigerian economy & the consequence of increased brain drain on the economy”.

Applicants are to choose one of the two questions below to write on:

• Using relevant examples, critically analyze the pros & cons of the monetary policy implementation and provide recommendations to the CBN for future policy implementation based on the consequent challenges experienced nationwide.
• This statement agrees with the Nigerian constitution on the Right to Freedom of Movement. However, a significant increase in brain drain can be classified as an anomaly for any economy. Critically analyze the factors causing human capital flight in Nigeria and recommend relevant solutions to safeguard the country’s economic growth and development.

Application Deadline:  April 7, 2023

Type:  Undergraduate

Value of Award:

• The Grand Prize winner will be awarded N100,000, a new laptop, 1 online certificate course, a 1-year internet subscription, and 1 year of university tuition.
• The First Runner-up will be awarded N75,000, a 1-year internet subscription, and 1 year of university tuition.
• The Second Runner-up will be awarded N50,000, a 1-year internet subscription, and 1 year of university tuition.

Eligibility :

• This competition is only open to students enrolled at NHEF Partner Universities. NHEF will verify the enrolment of each contestant with the University Registrar.
• NHEF’s Partner Universities include Ahmadu Bello University, Bayero University, Kano, Kwara State University, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the University of Port Harcourt.
• Previous NHEF Essay Competition & Scholars Program beneficiaries are not eligible to participate in this competition.

How to Apply:  Interested candidates should visit the  NHEF foundation  portal for application details

Source :  www.thenhef.org

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2023 WIPO National IP Essay Competition for Students in Nigeria

WIPO Nigeria Office is hosting an essay contest for students on "Gender inclusivity as a strategy to drive innovation and creativity in Nigeria." Participants can win scholarships for IP management courses and contribute to driving innovation and creativity in the country.

Every year on April 26, World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is celebrated to recognize the importance of IP rights in promoting innovation and creativity. This year’s theme, “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity,” highlights women’s role in driving innovation and creativity and the challenges they face. As part of this celebration, WIPO Nigeria Office is hosting an essay competition for students to showcase their thoughts and ideas.

The WIPO competition invites all registered undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized tertiary institutions across Nigeria to participate in the 2023 National IP Essay Competition. The topic, “ Gender inclusivity as a strategy to drive innovation and creativity in Nigeria, ” aligns with the theme of the day. Participants are to address the current challenges faced by female artists, creatives, inventors, and entrepreneurs in using the IP system, ways to encourage more women to use the IP system, the benefits of gender parity in the IP system, and policy recommendations to support gender inclusivity.

Benefits of WIPO National IP Essay Competition

The WIPO competition offers several benefits to the winners, including scholarship spots on WIPO’s Advanced International Certificate Course on IP Management, WIPO Summer School in South Africa and Nigeria, WIPO Certificates of Achievement, scholarships to undertake any of the WIPO Distance Learning courses, and scholarship spots on the Africa Regional edition of the Young Innovation Leaders Fellowship. Additionally, the top three essays will be submitted to WIPO for possible publication in the WIPO Magazine.

WIPO National IP Essay Competition Eligibility

The WIPO competition is open to all registered students, including undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized tertiary institutions in Nigeria, such as universities, colleges of education, polytechnics, and professional or vocational institutions.

WIPO National IP Essay Competition Judging Criteria

The judging criteria for the WIPO competition include originality, structural flow, clarity of thought and expression, grammatical accuracy and coherence, relevance to the field of IP, and policy suggestions, proposals, and/or pathways.

How to Submit Entries for WIPO National IP Essay Competition

Participants can submit their entries for the WIPO competition via email. The essay should be written in English, not exceed 1,500 words (excluding bibliography and references), prepared in font 12 Arial (Black), double-spaced, and pages numbered. Entries should be submitted in both Word and .pdf format, and must not include any pictures or other graphical illustrations. Entries must not indicate the author’s identity or affiliation. AI-generated works are not eligible for submission, and plagiarism will result in disqualification.

All entries should be made to: [email protected] , with the subject title of the email initial.surname_WIPD23 Essay Competition (for example, G.Nduka_WIPD23 Essay Competition).

Conclusion: The winners of the WIPO competition will be announced in April 2023. Through this competition, WIPO Nigeria Office aims to encourage students to think about the significance of gender inclusivity in the IP system in Nigeria and its impact on the country’s development and future.

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Secondary School Competitions in Nigeria 2024

Secondary school competitions in Nigeria are a way of promoting literacy in every Nigerian student by rewarding learning with amazing prizes and scholarships. So if you are a student in any of the secondary schools in Nigeria, below is the list of competitions in Nigeria you can submit your entries.

(1) Cowbell competition: Cowbell has been involved in the sponsorship of Mathematics competitions in Secondary Schools in Nigeria. Our objectives have remained the same over these years, as we believe in the total development of the Nigerian Child. The champions in both categories received their prize money of N2 million each with an all-expense paid educational excursion abroad; while the first and second runners-up in both categories got N1.5 million and N1 million respectively.

(2) Nigeria Spelling Bee: The competition is aimed at improving learning, both towards spelling and comprehension of concepts. Spellers are actively engaged in building communication & public speaking skills and self-esteem.  Champion prize is ₦1,000,000.00 in Scholarship (Senior) and ₦500,000.00 in Scholarship (Junior).

(3) InterswitchSPAK: Its objective is to create a vehicle that is genuinely interested in the growth, development, and well-being of African students and teachers through various interventions including scholarship schemes for outstanding STEM students. Up for grabs is a total of N12.5 million worth of tertiary scholarship prizes for the top 3 students in the competition.

(4) NTIC/NMC Mathematics Competition: NTIC and NMC are putting a great effort to seed the love of mathematics in pupils’ hearts. However, they are not the only ones who have branded this excellent product; we owe thousands of pupils, teachers, and parents all around Nigeria who are contributing to this festival with their efforts and enthusiasm. The first prize is N400,000, the second prize is N300,000, and the third prize is N200,000

(4) The Nigerian Mathematics and Sciences Olympiad: It is an annual competition organized by the Centre aimed at identifying and developing young talents in Mathematical Sciences who may eventually represent Nigeria at the International Olympiads. The Centre selects/sponsors only students who meet the cut-off mark for the International Olympiads, secures admission/scholarship for students who get medals at both the National and International levels, and International and National Medalist are given scholarships at no cost to the parents or nations of the participants. (https://www.nmc.edu.ng/)

(5) National IT Whizkids Competition: The Information Technology Whizkids Competition (IT Whizkids) is to stimulate the interest and passion of young minds in Information Technology. The competition is organized by the Nigeria Computer Society and other partners for Secondary school students. First Prize (N100,000), Second Prize (N75,000.00), Third Prize (N50,000.00).

 (6) Bishop Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for Senior Secondary School Students in Nigeria is an annual competition that is open from the 26th of March to the 1st of June. The competition is sponsored by Bishop (Dr.) Mike Okonkwo who is the Bishop presiding over The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM). To submit essays for the competition, send them via email to the email address [email protected] or send the mail to TREM International Headquarters, Obanikoro / Anthony-Oke Bus Stop, Lagos.

(6) MTN Spelling Bee: This competition aims to help students in Nigeria, improve their English spelling and vocabulary.

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Winners of 2023 National IP Essay Competition Announced

June 19, 2023

On June 19, 2023, the WIPO Nigeria Office announced the winner and 15 finalists of the 2023 WIPO National Intellectual Property Essay Competition, themed “Gender Inclusivity as a Strategy to Drive Innovation and Creativity in Nigeria” . A 500 level law student from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Mr. Adedoyin Farinmade, emerged the overall winner from a total of 164 entries that were submitted to the competition this year. A full report on the essay competition will be available soon.

WIPO will support the winner and finalists with capacity building prizes and opportunities to further strengthen their growth and engagement with the field of intellectual property.

The full list of announced winners and finalists are included below