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A Brilliant Achievement: Nigerian Lady Excels with First-Class in Accounting, Awarded Petroleum Fund Scholarship to study in UK University

New AfricaJune 15, 202507 mins

In a remarkable feat of academic excellence, Veronica Adeusi, a brilliant Nigerian lady, has emerged as the recipient of the prestigious Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship. This accolade paves the way for her to pursue a Master’s degree at Heriot-Watt University‘s Edinburgh Business School in the United Kingdom. Veronica‘s academic journey began at Redeemer’s…

A Dream Realized: Determined Young Man Achieves Childhood Aspiration of Becoming a Pilot After 11 Years

New AfricaJune 15, 202506 mins

Soon after fulfilling all the necessary qualifications at the university, Delante Sykes received exceptional news—he was selected in the first round of the airline draft by American Airlines

22-year-old Nigerian Lady bags PhD in Biomedical Engineering from US university, celebrates achievement

New AfricaJune 15, 202505 mins

“With utmost sincerity, this Ph.D. journey has been THE most stressful and challenging endeavor I have EVER pursued. They say that during a Ph.D., you learn how to fail…and let me tell you, they were absolutely right,” she wrote.

Yes SHE Can: The Young Nigerian Lady Who Graduated from Harvard University as a Lawyer

New AfricaJune 15, 202508 mins

Chinyere Amanze, a young woman from Nigeria, has excelled in her academic career. She recently received a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School, one of the most prominent and demanding law schools in the world. Chinyere stood out as a talented and dedicated student at Harvard Law School. She participated in a number of…

20yr old Sierra Leonean Inventor generates electricity from the footsteps of people, wins global award of excellence

New AfricaJune 15, 202509 mins

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…

From Food Hawker to First-Class Graduate: The amazing story of Single mother of two.

New AfricaJune 15, 202508 mins

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…

From 12 Years of Waitressing to Soaring the Skies: Monica Precious Sibalo’s Journey to Becoming a Pilot

New AfricaJune 15, 202506 mins

Many people dream of becoming a pilot, but few can afford the expensive training and education required. Monica Precious Sibalo is one of the few who overcame the odds and achieved her goal of flying in the sky. Monica, who is from Zambia, started working as a waitress at a local restaurant when she was…

Brilliant Nigerian lady receives her economics degree with a 4.90, wins top student honor’s

New AfricaJune 15, 202509 mins

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…

28-Year Old Lady Becomes First Ever Black Female Judge in Her City

New AfricaJune 15, 202507 mins

Shequeena McKenzie is a 28-year-old lawyer who has made history by becoming the first ever Black female judge in her city of McComb, Mississippi. She was appointed as the Judge Pro Tem by the city’s selectmen in October 2021, and she also serves as a judge in the neighboring city of Magnolia. McKenzie’s journey to…

Meet Precious Ighodaro, the Nigerian Engineer who graduated with distinction and became the best student in UK

New AfricaJune 15, 202508 mins

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…