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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Writing is beautiful, cliché but true. Writing is therapeutic. Writing is a lot of things, but particularly, writing helps you get your thoughts/ideas, on display. It is 21st century, more so the year 2021; words amongst other factors drive ideologies that (sometimes) births progressive emancipating movements. Whether it’s economics, peace and security, women’s rights, politics, […]
Anyone who is a keen reader of American history must have come across Benjamin Franklin, former president of the United States of America. Aside his impressive performance, he is reputed to have warmed his way to the hearts of Americans through his gripping writings; an art he honed through deliberate practice. This draws curious similitude […]
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