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Exceptional 16yr old Nigerian girl scores 360/400 to emerge overall best student in JAMB, wins ₦2.5m scholarship
Umeh Kamsiyochukwu is a 16-year-old Nigerian girl who has made history by scoring 360 out of 400 in the 2023…
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17-year-old who persevered through homelessness gets accepted to 17 colleges
In 2019, Dylan Chidick captured the nation’s attention by defying the odds stacked against him. At just 17, the Jersey…
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Financing Renewable Energy in Africa: All You Need to Know
Africa is a developing continent with numerous natural resources. Even with this, there is a great emphasis to use renewable…
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28-year-old becomes the first Black woman to earn a PhD in biochemistry at a US university.
28-year-old becomes the first Black woman to earn a PhD in biochemistry at a US university Historical records show that…
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The African Child Poem by Eku McGred
African Child I am an African child Born with a skin the colour of chocolate Bright, brilliant and articulate Strong…
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Mae Jemison: Astronaut, Medical Doctor, Engineer, and the First Black Woman to Go to Space
Mae Jemison Mae Jemison represents a perfect example of a woman who triumphed in scientific pursuit and maintained great determination…
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Nigeria Named Most Crypto Obsessed Nation: How Has The Mobile Landscape Changed In Recent Years?
The Nigerian government is in an all-out war against cryptocurrencies in the country. The last move was a banking ban…
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Meet Brilliant Zimbabwean Lady Who Became Africa’s Youngest Ph.D. Holder At 23, A Professor at 33
In the realm of academia, where milestones are achieved through years of dedicated research and scholarly pursuits, Prof. Musawenkosi Donia…
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Nicole Lynn: The Trailblazing Agent Behind Jalen Hurts’ Historic Super Bowl Run
Nicole Lynn defies the conventional image of a sports agent. She is a lawyer, a financial advisor, a TV producer,…
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11-Year-Old African Prodigy Masters Motorcycle Repair, Aspires to become an Aeronautical Engineer
In a world that is progressively embracing diversity and equality, young individuals like Susanna Adjakie-Apekor are proving that passion knows…
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Young South African Earns Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Becomes First-Ever Graduate in Her Family
Sbashle E. Ntuli, a remarkable young woman from South Africa, has achieved a historic milestone in her family by becoming…
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How Matthew Graham Broke the Bar Exam Record and Inspired Many
Matthew Graham is a young Black lawyer from Baltimore who has made history by scoring 309 out of 400 on…
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How to Start a Window Cleaning Company
Owning a window cleaning business can be lucrative, personally rewarding, and the startup fees are relatively low. The best part?…
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Brilliant Nigerian Pharmacist who graduated with first-class bags Masters degree at University of Oxford, Earns Full PhD Scholarship
In the dynamic landscape of global health, one individual stands out as a beacon of inspiration and scholarly excellence. Meet…
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Ghanaian Student, Nii Ofori-Quaye Makes History In Russia
Nii Ofori-Quaye, a Ghanaian student studying at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Moscow, Russia, has made…
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79-year-old grandmother who graduates with a bachelor’s degree: A Story of Timeless Determination
79-year-old grandmother who graduates with a bachelor’s degree The example of the 79-year-old grandmother who graduates with a bachelor’s degree…
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Yes She Can: Overcoming Four Admission Rejections to Graduate with First-Class Honors in Mathematics and Earn Best Student Award
In the realm of academic perseverance and triumph, Olamide Oluwatade stands as a testament to resilience, determination, and the pursuit…
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18-Year Old Becomes First Black Male Valedictorian at High School in Oakland
Ahmed Muhammad, an 18-year old student from Oakland, California, has made history as the first Black male to graduate as…
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Nigerian Lady Breaks 100-Year Record at Indian University with Master’s Degree in Chemistry
Stella Chinelo Emelife, a Nigerian chemist, is making waves on the global stage with her outstanding academic and research achievements….
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The Medical Education system in Africa- change not continuity.
Africa is a continent which is filled with many young men and women, some of which have the aspirations and…
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