“Phenomenal” is a word insufficient to describe the feats being achieved by the University of Nigeria Essayists’ Group, a para-academic student group devoted to advancing the cause of literary excellence and bringing prestige to the University of Nigeria by dominating national and international essay competitions. And as in previous years, this year has been no […]
Christian Okike is a 600 level medicine and surgery study and a long standing member of the UNEG family. In a time where clinching essay trophies was rather tedious, he emerged top 3 (1st runner-up for CEF and 2nd runner-up for ARSO) for two highly competitive national essay competition – the African Organization for Standardization […]
The competition organized by the African Economic Scholars Program was held from July to September 30th, 2025. At the first stage, contestants were required to explore a thrilling topic: “What digital trade policies can help African startups expand across borders under AfCFTA?” And for the second stage, they were required to make a 5-minute presentation […]
UNEGITES have once again proven true to their culture of excellence, reaffirming their place as some of the finest pensmiths in Nigeria and Africa at large. The 2025 edition of the Precious Fountain Foundation Essay Competition was themed: “Developing the Strength and Resilience for Leadership in a Changing World.” The competition featured a rigorous three-stage […]
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 […]
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FALAS: FEYI SHINES AGAIN
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 […]
Here with us today is Dr. Akunna James-Ibe, a medical doctor and an alumna of the University of Nigeria Essayists’ Group (UNEG). She once served as the Director-General of UNEG during her undergraduate days. Even as a doctor, she continues to “tread where swords fear to,” armed with nothing but a ballpoint. With a pen […]
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