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- 3 Nov 2015
6 States Set for Lafarge National Literacy Competition
The second edition of Lafarge National Literacy Competition has reached its final stage as the grand finale holds in Lagos next week, after the successful completion of the regional contests in the…
- 25 Jul 2018
NSE 2018 Essay Competition Focuses on ‘How Technology can Promote Financial Literacy’
In line with its commitment to ‘building a financially savvy generation, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced the commencement of the 2018 edition of its NSE Essay Competition for students…
- 15 Aug 2022
mPulse Spelling Bee Competition: Winner to Act as MTN Nigeria’s CEO for One Day
MTN Nigeria has announced the 2022 edition of the mPulse Spelling Bee Competition. In this third edition, the competition, which aims to promote literacy, sharpen comprehension, and improve the…
- 26 May 2013
Achieve New Standard in Digital Literacy for Nigeria
In today's high-tech world, digital literacy is a requirement for an individual to be competitive and be best prepared in today’s business world of advanced technology. But the literacy required for…
- 2 Oct 2024
MTN Kicks Off Fifth Edition of mPulse Spelling Bee Competition
MTN Nigeria has launched the fifth edition of the highly anticipated mPulse Spelling Bee Competition on Monday, 9th September 2024. Aimed at promoting literacy and empowering young minds, the…
- 4 Dec 2025
14-Year-Old Oreoluwa Alayande Crowned Champion of MTN mPulse 2025 Spelling Bee
14-year-old Oreoluwa Alayande has been crowned the winner of the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee 2025, following a thrilling grand finale that saw the top 20 contestants from schools across the country…
- 1 Jun 2020
Unity Bank Unveils 2020 OMG Competition For Children
In line with the efforts to drive the financial literacy initiatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Unity Bank Plc has unveiled its 2020 One Minute Genius (OMG) competition for children. OMG…
- 4 Oct 2017
Zenith Bank Planting Seed of ICT Knowledge in Nigeria – MD
Zenith Bank is planting the seed of ICT knowledge in Nigeria through its sponsorship of Nigerian students in the global Microsoft World Championship, according to Mr Peter Amamgbo, managing director.…
- 8 Oct 2017
Zenith Bank Planting Seed of ICT Knowledge in Nigeria – MD
Zenith Bank is planting the seed of ICT knowledge in Nigeria through its sponsorship of Nigerian students in the global Microsoft World Championship, according to Mr Peter Amamgbo, managing director.…
- 8 Aug 2025
MTN’s mPulse Spelling Bee Returns with Regional Competitions and ₦40M in Prizes
MTN Nigeria has announced the commencement of the seventh edition of its mPulse Spelling Bee, a national competition that has grown into one of the most impactful youth literacy initiatives in the…
- 22 Jul 2026
MTN Nigeria Announces 2026 mPulse Spelling Bee, Opens Entries for Students Nationwide
MTN Nigeria has announced the 8th edition of the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee, inviting primary and secondary school students aged 9 to 15 from across Nigeria to participate in one of the country's…
- 15 Aug 2014
Visa Supports Mobile Apps to Promote Financial Literacy in Nigeria
Visa Inc., the global leader in payments, today supported the launch of three locally-developed mobile apps to promote financial literacy in Nigeria. The apps were conceptualized and developed by…
- 6 Nov 2025
MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Crowns Seven Regional Champions in Enugu
It was a display of brilliance and composure as young Nigerians, aged 9 to 15, showcased their spelling prowess in the Enugu regional final of the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee on Saturday, November 1,…
- 12 Jan 2024
QNET's Financial Literacy Impact Video Earns Gold at MarCom 2023
QNET's insightful YouTube video showcasing the impact of its financial literacy programme, Fingreen, has been honoured with a prestigious gold award at the 2023 MarCom Awards. Titled "FinGreen:…
- 29 Sept 2014
Igho, Young Nigerian Billionaire Tops List of Leaders of Tomorrow
The world renowned Choiseul Institute for international politics and geo-economics has just released its ranking of the top 100 young economic leaders of Africa with Igho Charles Sanomi…
- 27 Sept 2021
UBA Foundation’s NEC 2021 Ready to Receive Digital Applications
UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2021 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) in…
- 29 May 2014
CBN to Partner Ministry on Financial Literacy
The Central Bank of Nigeria yesterday said it would partner the Federal Ministry of Education to develop a financial literacy curriculum. Hajiya Umma Dutse, director, Consumer Protection Department…
- 18 Oct 2021
MTN Extends Deadline for Spelling Bee Competition to October 24
MTN Nigeria has extended the registration deadline for the 2021 mPulse Spelling Bee to October 24, 2021, to enable more young Nigerians to benefit from the competition on the mPulse website.…
- 19 Jul 2026
NITDA Communications Director Hadiza Umar Named in 2026 PR Power List, Graces Glazia Magazine Cover
Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director of the Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has been officially recognised as one of…
- 13 Oct 2016
OLX, Bestman Games & LSSC Host Monopoly Championship for Financial Literacy
OLX.com.ng, Nigeria’s number one online classified platform partnered with Bestman Games Limited, one of the leading games companies in Africa, in collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission…
- 24 Jul 2023
The Hanke’s Misery Index: How Africa's Economic Challenges Are Holding Back the Continent Part 3
By Evans Woherem, Ph.D Addressing the Root Causes The section highlights the urgent need to address the root causes of poverty and economic challenges in many African nations. It emphasizes the…
- 1 Aug 2017
Mozilla-Backed Research Reveals Main Barriers to Internet Access in Africa
Compelling Mozilla-backed research, carried out by Research ICT Africa, finds that significant barriers to internet access remains in four African countries – Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.…
- 13 Sept 2022
MTN Promotes Digital Economy through Spelling Bee Competition
MTN Nigeria has pledged its commitment to accelerating Africa’s digital economy through various digitalization strategies, including the mPulse Spelling Bee Competition which is open to primary and…
- 25 Jul 2017
FG Approves Digital Literacy Council
Alhaji Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications, has approved the establishment of a Digital Literacy Council of Nigeria for the development of a National Policy on Digital Literacy…
- 24 Jan 2024
Nigeria Must Play An Active Role In Shaping AI – Kashifu Abdullahi
Mr Kashifu Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has disclosed that the plan of the Nigerian Government as regards Artificial Intelligence, is…
- 22 Nov 2023
Onaro Adaeze Chukwuzolem, 15, Triumphs as Winner of UBA Foundation NEC 2023
Onaro Adaeze Chukwuzolem, 15-year-old, student of Fountain Heights Secondary School, Surulere Lagos, has triumphed as the overall winner of the 2023 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, beating…
- 25 Nov 2021
20 Finalists Emerge from the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition
A new champion is set to be crowned when the top 20 finalists of this year’s MTN mPulse spelling bee take center stage at the grand finale on November 27, 2021. The top 20 finalists who were…
- 11 Jan 2022
Digital Training: NITDA Sets to Empower PLWDs from South-South with Digital Skills and Entrepreneurship Program
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says that it has concluded plans to empower people living with disabilities (PLWDs) in South-South region with 5-day training program on…
- 5 Dec 2023
Nkanu Daniel Victor Emerges 2023 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Champion
A 12-year-old, Nkanu Daniel Victor has emerged the winner of the 2023 edition of the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition, after months of intense competition. Daniel, a student of Intimacy with…
- 22 Oct 2023
9mobile Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation, Excellence and 9ja Spirit of Resilience
Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services (EMTS) trading as 9mobile has announced its 15th anniversary in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in its journey of providing exceptional services…