Jeremiah Thoronka is a 21-year-old innovator from Sierra Leone who has a vision to end energy poverty in his country and beyond. His invention, Optim Energy, is a device that converts kinetic energy from pedestrian and street traffic vibrations into clean, renewable electricity. He recently won the Global Student Prize at the UNESCO Headquarters in…
Priscilla Akwagu is a single mother of two who has overcome many challenges to achieve her dream of becoming a graduate. She recently completed her four-year Bachelor of Arts in Twi Education at the Faculty of Ghanaian Languages Education, Ajumako Campus of the UEW, and graduated with first-class honours during the first session of the…
Jennifer Agbo is a shining example of academic excellence and intellectual achievement. She graduated from the University of Nigeria (UNN) with a first-class degree in economics, scoring a remarkable 4.90 out of 5 grade point average (GPA). She was the best graduating student in her department and one of the top students in the university’s…
If you love cooking, you might have wondered how long you can stay in the kitchen without taking a break. Well, Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has the answer: 93 hours and 11 minutes! That’s how long she cooked non-stop from Thursday 11 May to Monday 15 May 2023, breaking…
In a resounding triumph of academic prowess, Precious Osamudiamen Ighodaro, a brilliant Nigerian Engineer, has not only earned his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems from Staffordshire University but has also secured the distinguished title of the best graduating student in the class of 2022. This remarkable achievement solidifies his position as…
In the dynamic landscape of global health, one individual stands out as a beacon of inspiration and scholarly excellence. Meet Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi, a pharmacist whose journey from the University of Ibadan to the University of Oxford and now the University of Glasgow is marked by unwavering dedication, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to shaping…
Aarinola Olaiya is a Nigerian medical student who has achieved remarkable academic excellence. She is the first student in 28 years to graduate with 12 distinctions from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Nigeria, where she studied medicine and surgery. She also broke the record by being the first student to have a distinction in…
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation, David Opateyibo stands out as a trailblazer at the tender age of 20. Hailing from Nigeria, David has become an international sensation for his remarkable contributions to drone technology, showcasing an unparalleled passion and expertise that belie his youthful years. Early Passion and Academic JourneyDavid‘s journey into…
Oluwafunmilayo Oni is not your average 19-year-old. She is a Nigerian scholar who has achieved an extraordinary feat: she has won both the Chevening Scholarship from the United Kingdom and the Irish Aid Scholarship from Ireland on the same day. She beat over 51,840 applicants from around the world to secure these highly competitive and…
Dominica Una is not just a brilliant Nigerian woman, but also a trailblazer in her field of Petroleum and Gas Engineering. She recently earned her PhD degree from the University of Port Harcourt, making her the first person in her family to achieve such a feat. She is also one of the rare Nigerian women…
