Current 2020 Nigerian Essay Contest

In the run up to the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325 (2000)) Women In International Security (WIIS) and the  Heinrich Böll Foundation Washington ,  DC  are launching an international graduate student essay competition 1325AndBeyond.   The essay contest is intended to highlight innovative and imaginative ideas and strategies to achieve the objectives of 1325 in the 2020s. We hope they will provide important input for the 20th anniversary deliberations of UNSCR 1325.  The top five essays will be recognized and will receive a monetary award. First place winner $1,325; Second place winner $1,000; Third place winner $750; Fourth and fifth place $250 For details, visit:   https://www.wiisglobal.org/1325-and-beyond/

UNOPS Global Innovation Challenge brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, programmers and developers to provide the creative ideas and solutions needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).     ADVANCING RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE WITH TECHNOLOGY IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time. From the stability of our ecosystems affecting human health, to our ability to grow food and create thriving communities, our future depends on how we tackle this challenge. Addressing the impacts of climate change on people, communities and nations requires the world’s infrastructure to be more resilient and better equipped to withstand increasingly frequent extreme weather events – ensuring that all people, in all corners of the world, can adapt, survive and prosper. But to get there, now more than ever, the world needs fresh ideas, solutions and tech...

Why is this challenge important? The world as we know it is rapidly changing and Lagos, projected to become the world’s largest megacity by 2100, already faces significant challenges despite its position as a regional economic hub. These challenges present significant opportunities for entrepreneurs who leverage innovative approaches to build solutions that solve critical issues that impact residents within the city.  The Lagos Urban Innovation Challenge is designed to support the innovators and entrepreneurs who are shaping the Lagos of tomorrow.  What does the future of Lagos look like and how does your solution make the city better for everyone, including those in informal urban slums? Who can participate? 01 — Urban Focus Your urban solution or startup must operate in or focus on Lagos. Your proposed urban solution could make the city better for the many, not just the few. 02 — Stage and Team You must be an early stage st...

This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world. *This program is an activity within the framework of the UNESCO Global Action Programme (GAP) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). CLICK HERE TO SEND YOUR ESSAY ONLINE Theme “The Change I Want to Make” What is the one thing you would like to change the most to make your school, workplace, community, country or the world a better place? How would you bring about that change? Please share your concrete ideas. Guidelines 1. Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2018) in one of the following age categories: a) Children (ages up to 14) b) Youth (ages 15 - 25) 2. Essays must be 700 words or less in Engl...

The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST); Nigeria’s foremost provider of affordable, reliable and efficient postal service has opened the call for entries from Nigeria’s young, creative graphic designers to participate in the NIPOST Logo Redesign Competition. Are you a graphic designer with an excellent logo design skills? Are you between the ages of 18 – 35? Would you like to participate in the NIPOST Logo Redesign Competition? Here is what you stand to win? 1st Prize – Brand New Laptop 2nd Prize – Brand New Tablet 3rd Prize – Brand New Mobile Phone Top 20 logo designs all go home with gifts. Entry Period:  Entries are open from June 25th – July 15th, 2017 Winners will be announced on July 31st, 2017 Competitors can submit up to THREE (3) LOGO DESIGNS. However, only the best design of the three will be admitted to compete with others. Preferred Logo Design Software:  Corel Draw | Photoshop | Illustrator. Format:  Submit entries in a z...

The NNPC ( Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation)  quiz competition was inaugurated in 2000 and limited to the Niger Delta level, but went national in 2001 Till date, it has run 15 national editions. The 2017 edition is, therefore, the 16 (excluding a year it was not held). Applications are invited for: Title: NNPC National Quiz Competition 2017 Background The NNPC quiz competition is designed mainly for students in the nations secondary schools, the competition has impacted positively on the intellectual attainment of young Nigerians. It has provided financial succour to successful contestants who have been placed on bursary throughout their university education. Many of the awardees had moved on to achieve academic laurels in tertiary institutions, locally and internationally. Fulfilling aspects of its slant, records show many of the past awardees ended up studying Science and Technology related courses in the university. In 2010, a past winner of the competition eme...

The Japan Foreign Trade Council is offering students and business people the opportunity to  provide   constructive suggestions from a global viewpoint based on innovative ideas for a new meaning of “global trade and the role of Japanese companies” which would enable sustained prosperity in the world. Application Deadline:  8th September, 2017 at 24:00 (JST) Offered annually?  Yes Eligible Countries:  All To be taken at (country):  Japan Eligible Field of Study:  None Offered Since  : 2005 About the Award:  The Japan Foreign Trade Council is sponsoring the JFTC Essay Competition 2017 to encourage students, young researchers and business people to express their opinions on matters of national and international importance. Interested candidates are to write and submit an essay on the title, “The Ideal Future Free Trade System – Tasks and Solutions –” Type:  Essay contest Eligibility:  Anyo...

Are you a student? Do you want to work in a Dutch-Nigerian team on sustainable entrepreneurial solutions for real-life challenges in one of the sectors: Energy Health Water  Food Are you able to dedicate much time and effort in the period June till November? Be welcome to apply!