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Nigeria Bankers Games 2025 Kicks Off With a Bang

Nigeria Bankers Games 2025 Kicks Off With a Bang

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The University of Lagos Sports Complex was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, as the Nigeria Bankers Games (NBG) 2025 officially kicked off. The opening ceremony was a grand spectacle, featuring a colourful performance by bankers from various institutions, showcasing their team spirit and athletic prowess. First Bank of Nigeria Plc, the defending champions, retained their title in the march past event with an impressive score of 98.2%. Access Bank and Wema Bank secured the second and third positions, respectively, with outstanding performances. The ceremony featured a thrilling aerobics session, led by an energetic instructor, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance. The theme was at the forefront of the games, promoting camaraderie and friendly competition among banking professionals. Before the kickoff of the day’s football matches, the Class of 2025 Hall of Famers were unveiled. Eleven ambassadors of the Nigeria Bankers Games were inducted, recognising their exceptional commitment and achievements in the competition. The outstanding individuals include; UBA’s Peter Nwachukwu, First Bank’s Solomon Idowu, UBA’s Augustine Ihenyen, FCMB’s Vincent Egemba and Uyi Uhunmwangho of Stanbic IBTC. The list also saw First Bank’s Olayemi Okam, UBA’s Ben Ekwere, Stanbic IBTC’s Efe Omoduemuke, First Bank’s Yusuf Abiodun, Wema Bank’s Kayode Osumah and Sterling Bank’s Fredrick Rekuoya were inducted. The football event kicked off with a novelty match that saw the All-Star Team narrowly defeating Palmpay 1-0 in a closely contested game. The first match of NBG 2025 was between the 2024 edition football champion, Sterling Jets from Sterling Bank, and the overall champions of the 2024 games, Wema Bank. The match was also closely contested and came to life in the 25th minute when Ayomide Ojo of Wema Bank scored from close range following a mix-up among the Sterling Jets players. However, the defending champions equalised 10 minutes into the second half time through Tobi Mejidi’s strike, and the teams remained tied after regulation time. Opeoluwa Anjorin, Chief Executive Officer at MediaVision Limited, extended her heartfelt appreciation to all participating teams and partners for their unwavering commitment to the Nigeria Bankers Games brand. The partners include headline sponsors Whatadeal and Infinix Mobile, as well as Guinness Nigeria, Power Oil, CWAY, Pocari Sweat, and Salonpas. This platform not only promotes work-life balance but also fosters meaningful connections across the banking sector in a spirit of friendly competition, driving camaraderie and excellence among participants.

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UNILAG First-Class Graduate Samuel Badekale Wins Prestigious Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

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Samuel Badekale, the University of Lagos prodigy who made headlines for graduating with a perfect 5.00 CGPA in Cell Biology and Genetics, has secured the highly competitive Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Bio-membranes scholarship. The award, funded by the European Union, will allow Badekale—UNILAG’s 2023/2024 Overall Best Graduating Student and Best in Sciences—to study across three leading European universities over the next two years: Université Côte d’Azur in France, University of Genoa in Italy, and University of Osnabrück in Germany. The programme’s curriculum covers advanced fields such as Membrane Biology, Neuroscience, and Experimental Medicine, equipping scholars with cutting-edge expertise for global careers in research and medicine. “Education isn’t a scam” Announcing the achievement on his official X (formerly Twitter) page, Badekale described 2025 as “amazing in every way,” sharing his excitement about being the only Nigerian and West African recipient of the award. “As I look back, I see a young boy from Mushin, with a big dream: to explore the world and make a positive impact,” he wrote. “And today, by God’s faithfulness, that dream is gradually becoming a reality. Truly, with God, every dream is achievable, even those that seem impossible.” He also encouraged young Nigerians to embrace education as a pathway to global opportunities: “Hold your education tightly. Come out with the best grades possible, strive for excellence. Education isn’t a scam. It’s a weapon. Use it.” About the Erasmus Mundus Programme The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Plus initiative is an EU-funded scholarship designed to prepare outstanding scholars for careers as practitioners, researchers, and policymakers in biomedical and related fields. Its interdisciplinary approach provides students with international exposure and hands-on research opportunities across multiple institutions. For Badekale, the scholarship marks another milestone in an already trailblazing academic journey—and a beacon of inspiration for Nigerian students aspiring to global excellence.

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Over 1000 Students Set to Participate in MTN Champs Continental Relays

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Over 1000 athletes are already set to participate in the upcoming MTN Champs Continental Relays, taking place between April 9 and April 12 at the UNILAG and Yabatech Sports complexes. Organisers anticipate even more registrations before the April 2 deadline. MTN Champs is Nigeria’s largest grassroots sports competition, a collaboration between MTN Nigeria and Making of Champs (MoC), providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their talents and potentially represent Nigeria on the global stage. Osaze Ebueku, Senior Manager, Go-to-Market at MTN Nigeria at the opening ceremony of the MTN Champs Classics events in Benin had emphasised the long-term vision behind MTN Champs: “We’re building future Olympians for Nigeria. MTN Champs is about more than competition. It’s about changing lives.” The continental relays mark the second leg of the MTN Champs Season 3, following the Classics competition in Benin, which saw 4,371 event entries from 2,056 athletes. As of March 24, the Lagos leg had already recorded 2,821 event entries across different age categories, highlighting the growing enthusiasm around the competition. The registered athletes are spread across four categories, with 174 in the Cadet (U-14) category, 388 in Youth (U-17), 270 in Junior (U-20), and 279 in the Senior category.To ensure smooth participation, organisers have outlined important guidelines. Athletes in the Cadet, Youth, and Junior categories must submit a signed Parental Consent Form, while all registered schools and athletes must collect their competition bibs by April 8 at the competition venue to confirm their participation and secure their place on the start list. Sports enthusiasts can look forward to an electrifying showcase of emerging talent, as young athletes seize the opportunity to prove their skills on a professional stage.

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Saidi, Fathia Balogun’s son bags first-class from UNILAG

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Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has expressed pride following the graduation of her son, Khalid Balogun, with a first-class degree from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the joyous mother shared a photo of Khalid accompanied by a heartfelt message. She expressed deep gratitude and pride, commending her son for his dedication, hard work and perseverance throughout his academic journey. In her message, Faithia offered prayers for Khalid’s continued success and fulfillment, wishing him courage and determination as he steps into the next chapter of his life. The achievement has drawn admiration from fans and colleagues, who joined the actress in celebrating the milestone. She wrote: “Hmm, I’m short of words… Alhamdulillah! Alhamdulillah! Alhamdulillah! My darling son, @khalidgram__ I’m overwhelmed with joy and gratitude as I celebrate your incredible achievement! You’ve worked tirelessly and persevered through the challenges, and today, you’ve emerged with a FIRST CLASS DEGREE from the University of Lagos’ Creative Department! “Alhamdulillah, my heart is bursting with pride and love for you, my darling son! As you embark on this new journey, I ask that you continue to be guided by faith, courage, and determination. “Hey Fam, please join me in praying for my son’s continued success, happiness, and fulfilment. May Allah bless him with wisdom, resilience, and prosperity on his path forward.” Faithia had Khalid while she was married to fellow actor Saidi Balogun.

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