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By Paschaline Onwuka “We cannot trample upon the humanity of others without devaluing our own. The Igbo, always practical, put it concretely in their proverb Onye ji onye n’ani ji onwe ya: “He who will hold another down in the mud must stay in the mud to keep him down.“ Chinua Achebe In the African […]

Peace Ikechi, a 200 level Medical Rehabilitation student, has emerged overall winner of the Teenagers Essay Contest, 2025, organized by Gleefield, an organization whose activities center around purpose and impact. Miss Peace could not be happier. Considering that it was her first essay competition attempt, she was ecstatic. She said: It was the topic: “Is […]

“I didn’t step into NESTEC 5.0 with a strategy to win. I came in with faith in my writing journey, a desire to sharpen my craft, and a mindset that consistent efforts adds up. And it did.“ These were the words that slipped off Francisca Mbaonwusi’s overjoyed heart through her keyboard as she reflected over […]

The Federation of African Law Students (FALAS) has declared Oluwafeyisemiire Akinnola the first runner up in its 2025 essay competition. Recall, Feyi (as he is called) had earlier emerged 2nd runner up for the The Greener Picture Essay Competition announced earlier this year. This news has not only excited Feyi but also reverberated pride across […]

“With many tongues wagging different views, this issue has stirred a maelstrom of debates: Can AI-generated writing be considered original? Can machines truly mimic human thought? What becomes of original voices in a world where algorithms learn to write, speak, and even persuade like us? What exactly is originality, and what metrics define original writing […]

A cry of joy broke forth recently as two UNEGITES, Samuel Chibuike and Christian Okike emerged winner and 1st runner-up respectively in the 4th Champions Educational Foundation National Essay Competition. The contest challenged undergraduates from all tertiary institutions to explore the topic: “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development in Nigeria”. Over 500 entries were received […]

Earlier this year, the University of Nigeria Essayists’ Group (UNEG) called for membership entries from students of the University of Nigeria. A lot of entries were received from various departments, as represented in the percentage bar chart below: The die is cast! The clock is ticking… Will you make the recruitment list this year?  Stay tuned… […]

After thorough assessment and reviews by respectable judges of high caliber, Mr. Ikenna Mba emerged as the overall winner of the 6th Adavize Alao Essay Competition [student category]. This is another laurel added to UNEG’s shelf. As usual, UNEG continues its wave of dominance. This achievement showcases, once again, what UNEG is known for; wins […]