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Heirs Insurance Essay Championship 2026 is open to school students between JSS1 and JSS3 across Nigeria. The annual essay competition aims to showcase children's creativity and talent. The top prize is a ₦5,000,000 scholarship. The winner's school will also receive a ₦1,000,000 grant. What Is the Heirs Insurance Essay Championship …

OPay National Innovation Challenge 2026 supports Nigerian undergraduates who can build technology-based solutions across key sectors. The challenge combines project grants, scholarship awards, mentoring, professional skill-building and career links. The challenge builds on OPay's ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship commitment. It gives talented students a platform to create practical ideas, improve …

Concept Academy has opened its 2026 National Intercollegiate Medical Essay Competition for medical students in Nigeria. The contest focuses on "Artificial Intelligence, Telemedicine and the Future of Patient Care in Africa." The competition asks students of Medicine and Surgery to think clearly about how technology may shape patient care across …

20 Words has announced the Let's Write 2026 Essay Writing Competition for senior secondary school students across Nigeria. The competition gives SS1, SS2 and SS3 students a chance to write on Nigeria's current educational policy, point out the challenges and suggest practical solutions within a short essay format. Prizes for …

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria has opened entries for its 2026 Annual Essay Competition. The contest invites undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary schools to examine a question many students already ask, even if they do not always say it aloud: does higher education prepare graduates for real work? …

The Zeribe Nwosu Foundation has opened entries for its 2026 Essay Competition. The contest gives Nigerian undergraduates and National Youth Service Corps members a chance to write on issues affecting the education sector, with cash prizes worth ₦160,000 for selected entries. ZNF Essay Competition Topic The essay topic for the …

The 2026 Policy Challenge gives Nigerian undergraduates a route to prize money, national Recognition, expert mentorship, publication and a sponsored trip to pitch in Abuja. Future Pathways Development Initiative (FPDI) organises the contest; the deadline is 29 May 2026. What the 2026 Policy Challenge is about The Policy Challenge is …

The Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced an extension for the OgunLEARN Competition. The new deadline is Friday, 15 May 2026. The extension gives teachers more time to take part and present their entries. For educators who already sent in their videos, the message is simple; …

Centerbility of Maryland, Inc., a US-based nonprofit organisation, has invited first-year Medical and Nursing students in Nigeria to take part in a solution-focused essay competition. The contest centres on disability inclusion and economic empowerment; it asks students to write on one of three listed topics. The competition is open to …

Boys Without Borders Nigeria, in partnership with Writinova and with support from Mr. Chidera Anushiem, has opened entries for the 2026 Chidera Anushiem Essay Competition. The undergraduate essay contest is part of the group's annual International Day of the Boy-child campaign. It aims to promote intellectual engagement on key social …

Applications are now open for the 2026 Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition. The programme brings together a global community around entrepreneurship and gives entrants a chance to present ideas and solutions for today's challenges. The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition, also called CEC, is aimed especially at young entrepreneurs. It supports them as they …

Applications are open for the SystemSpecs Children's Day Essay Competition 2026. The competition was introduced to give students across Nigeria a platform to create and share original ideas that can change the country positively through information technology. This Year's essay theme puts transport at the centre; the task is clear, …

      The UBA Foundation has announced the start of its 2025 National Essay Competition, an annual contest that has become a major fixture for secondary school students across Nigeria. The call is open, the stage is set and young minds are invited to put pen to paper. This …

A Contest That Carries More Than Prizes Every year, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board sets the stage for young undergraduates to prove their pen is sharp enough to shape conversations. Now in its 8th edition, the essay contest has grown into something students look forward to. For some, …

The MTN mPulse Spelling Bee is back again and this time, the stakes feel even higher. If you're between the ages of 9 and 15 and can spell like it's your superpower, this could be your year to shine. We're talking about over ₦40 million worth of prizes, from scholarship …

If you're a law student in Nigeria and writing doesn't scare you, this might be a good shot at winning something bigger than just bragging rights. Foundation Chambers, known for its strong roots in maritime law, has opened entries for its annual essay competition. Let's be real, it's not just …

It's not every day you get a chance to share your thoughts and maybe walk away with ₦300k. So when something like this shows up, you might want to pause and take a closer look. Caritas Nigeria has rolled out an essay competition for senior secondary school students across the …

The Umaru Shinkafi Legacy Foundation (USLF) is calling on students in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara to take part in its first-ever essay contest. This is tied to the Shinkafi Intelligence and Security Summit (SISS). If you're between 16 and 25 and study at any tertiary school in these states, this …

What It's All About The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) is inviting undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary schools to take part in its 2025 essay competition. This year's topic is: "Employee Mental Health and Wellness: The Role of HR in Creating a Resilient and Supportive Workplace." If you've …

Unilever Nigeria is looking for young Nigerians who want real sales experience. Through the Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassadors Programme (FUCAP), the company is offering a 12-month field sales internship with a monthly gross stipend of ₦90,000. This opportunity is open to both serving and recently completed NYSC members. It's full-time, …

Do you like writing and want to win money? The Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF) is holding an essay competition for students in Nigeria. This competition is open for essays about how working with others can help you get ahead in your job. You must show why teamwork matters and give …

GoGettaz is calling for young business owners in agriculture. This competition rewards ideas and action across the food chain. The aim is to support business growth in farming, food and supply work. It forms part of the Africa Food Systems Forum. This yearly event brings leaders and workers together in …

SystemSpecs invites Nigerian children to enter the 2025 Children's Day Essay Contest. This yearly contest helps children share ideas that use tech to solve real problems. The theme for this year is How I Would Use Technology to Mobilise My Peers for a Greater Nigeria. Children aged 9 to 16 …

The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025 is now open. This contest invites entries from all Commonwealth countries. The theme is Our Commonwealth Journey. Journeys help people learn and grow. The Commonwealth also has a long story. It began in 1949 and now has 56 countries. It covers five continents and …

Boys Without Borders Nigeria is organising the second edition of the Chidera Anushiem Essay Competition. This competition marks the 2025 International Day of the Boy-Child. The contest is open to male undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. Submission Timeline Entries must be submitted between 3 March 2025 and 31 March 2025. …

The Nigeria Prize for Literature is open for entries. The prize rotates yearly among Prose Fiction, Poetry, Drama and Children's Literature. This year, the focus is Prose Fiction. Prize Award USD 100,000 for the best book by a Nigerian author. Eligibility Applicants must: Be Nigerian citizens and provide a photocopy …

The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism is open for entries. The prize rewards outstanding literary criticism in Prose Fiction. Prize Award USD 10,000 for the best critical work. Eligibility Applicants must: Submit three critical works on Prose Fiction. Ensure that entries were published in 2021 or later. Complete the official …

The Nigeria Prize for Science 2025 is open for submissions. The prize rewards scientific breakthroughs that provide solutions for Nigeria in the field of ICT, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies for Development. Prize Award USD 100,000 for the winner(s). Eligibility Applicants must: Be scientists or innovators working in ICT, Artificial …

Law students in Nigeria can take part in the 2025 Adeola Oyinlade & Co National Essay Competition. This contest challenges participants to analyse taxation and development in Nigeria, focusing on gaps between policy and execution. Prizes include cash rewards, internship placements and publication opportunities. Topic for 2025 Taxation and Development …

The Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) is accepting applications for its 2025 Innovation Challenge. This initiative seeks bold solutions to pressing challenges while advancing innovation and technology. Focus Areas for Solutions Innovators and startups are encouraged to present ideas that address: Circular Economy: Solutions that reduce waste, …