Education
SPAK National Science Competition Releases Names of 81 Finalists
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Organisers of the 2017 Spak National Science Competition have released names of 81 finalists with the highest scores out of those who wrote the qualifying examination.
These finalists would be invited to participate at this stage of the competition, which would be recorded and transmitted on TV/ Social media across Nigeria and Africa.
The SPAK competition was designed basically for senior secondary school students in charting the ideal career path and driving them towards full optimization of their potentials and the fulfilment of their dreams.
SPAK is an annual competition used in encouraging the study of science and promoting the various opportunities for sound science education for the Nigerian science student.
The names of the successful 81 students are:
State Candidate Name School Registration No Candidate Score Qualification Status
Oyo IDOWU TOLUWANIMI KINGS INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 110140147 93 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Lagos OLUYEDE QOYUUM AS SOBRU PRIVATE SCHOOLS 110280283 92 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Lagos ADESHOLA FADAHUNSI ST MICHAELS ALABSTAR COLLEGE 110280211 92 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Oyo AKINWANDE FASHOLA ST CATHERINE’S COLLEGE ALESHINLOYE 110130088 92 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Imo CHISOM BENJAMIN CHIBUEZE DORITY INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL 110250033 85 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ondo OLUWATOBILOBA AKINGBULUGBE HALLMARK SECONDARY SCHOOL, ONDO 110080089 84 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Abuja ABDULMUEEZ YUSUF NIGERIAN TULIP INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE ABUJA BOYS BOARDING 110160088 83 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun OLUWANIFISE ONAFOWOKAN THE AMBASSADORS COLLEGE 110050183 83 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ondo EVANS OWAMOYO GREATER TOMORROW INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE ARIGIDI AKOKO 110090022 82 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun DEBORAH AGBOOLA THE AMBASSADORS COLLEGE 110050186 82 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Akwa Ibom CHIDINMA ONYEKPE TOPFAITH INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL 110190023 82 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun SALAMI HABEEB ADEDOKUN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OTA 110050084 82 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Kwara FAVOUR OKIKIOLA MOSHOOD EUCHARISTIC HEART OF JESUS MODEL COLLEGE 110030262 82 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Edo OKAFOR KINGSLEY LUMEN CHRISTI INT’L HIGH SCHOOL 110010016 81 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun TEMILOLUWA IGE THE AMBASSADORS COLLEGE 110050185 81 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Oyo AYANBISI ENOCH FRUIT OF LOVE SCHOOLS 110140123 81 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun FAVOUR ADEOYE ABEOKUTA GRAMMAR SCHOOL 110060222 81 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ondo AYOMIDE FANIBI GREATER TOMORROW INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE ARIGIDI AKOKO 110090019 80 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun OLUWATOSIN AJIBOLA TAIDOB COLLEGE 110060137 80 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Edo OPARA CLINTON LUMEN CHRISTI INT’L HIGH SCHOOL 110010015 80 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ondo SAMUEL AMOKO HALLMARK SECONDARY SCHOOL, ONDO 110080088 80 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Imo MAXINE NWOSU DORITY INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL 110250034 80 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ondo DANIEL JESUGOROYE HALLMARK SECONDARY SCHOOL, ONDO 110080087 79 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun AYOBAMI AHMED SCHOLARS UNIVERSAL SECONDARY SCHOOL OTA 110050021 79 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Imo CHIBUZO CHIWIKE DORITY INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL 110250032 79 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ondo JOHN BOYINBODE GREATER TOMORROW INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE ARIGIDI AKOKO 110090023 79 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Enugu IKEONYIA JOHNSON COLLEGE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ENUGU 110200067 78 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ondo NKOM ELIZABETH METHODIST HIGH SCHOOL,OKITIPUPA 110100018 78 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Oyo OLUWATIMILEYIN OGUNDELE ORITAMEFA BAPTIST MODEL SCHOOL RINGROAD IBADAN 110140135 78 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Imo CHIKA JINANWA DORITY INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL 110250035 77 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Oyo ABIOLA DAVID OLUWADAMILOLA SMITH INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST ACADEMY, OGBOMOSO 110140053 77 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Kwara ABDULQUDUS YAHAYA UNILORIN SECONDARY SCHOOL 110030074 77 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun AMINU ABDULSALAM THE AMBASSADORS COLLEGE 110050181 77 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Lagos CHRISTIAN ENYIA BESTGIFT COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE 110280228 77 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Oyo TAIWO GBADAMOSI ORITAMEFA BAPTIST MODEL SCHOOL RINGROAD IBADAN 110140133 77 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Oyo KEHINDE GBADAMOSI ORITAMEFA BAPTIST MODEL SCHOOL RINGROAD IBADAN 110140134 77 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Kwara OLAJIDE ENOCH LUSS OMU ARAN 110030050 77 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun ARAGBADA ARAMIDE IGANMODE GRAMMAR SCHOOL SNR 110050049 77 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun BABATUNDE AHMED SCHOLARS UNIVERSAL SECONDARY SCHOOL OTA 110050019 77 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Enugu UZODIMMA SOMTOCHUKWU COLLEGE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ENUGU 110200068 77 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun ADEYEMI JUSTICE LIFE MOULDERS COLLEGE 110060002 76 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Akwa Ibom EDIOMO TOBBY DIVINE SEEDS HIGH SCHOOL 110190053 76 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Edo ODOGUN EMMANUEL LUMEN CHRISTI INT’L HIGH SCHOOL 110010013 76 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Rivers EZEANUBA OLISAKWE BISHOP OKOYE SPIRITAN SECONDARY SCHOOL 110170122 76 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Abuja DONALD OKONKWO NIGERIAN TULIP INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE ABUJA BOYS BOARDING 110160090 76 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun SOLOMON AJISAFE SCHOLARS UNIVERSAL SECONDARY SCHOOL OTA 110050020 76 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Kwara OLARINOYE TEMILOLUWA AYOBAMI CHAPEL SECONDARY SCHOOL 110030168 76 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ekiti ADEWUYI KEHINDE OYINDAMOLA PETOA CITY COLLEGE 110020001 75 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun AYANBADEJO OLUWAFEMI IJEBU ODE GRAMMAR SCHOOL SENIOR 110070008 75 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Edo PRECIOUS O A MOGBOGUA UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY SECONDARY SCOOL 110010113 75 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun SIMILOLUWA ODUMUYIWA SCHOLARS UNIVERSAL SECONDARY SCHOOL OTA 110050024 75 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Niger GBODI JOSHUA FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ACADEMY SULEJA NIGER STATE 110260032 75 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Kwara JIMOH ABDULRAHMAN FLORA COLLEGE 110030030 75 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun FOLAKUNMI KAZEEM-SALISU THE AMBASSADORS COLLEGE 110050184 75 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ekiti AKINOLA MERCY OLAYEMI PETOA CITY COLLEGE 110020006 75 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun OLUWAGBOHUNMI OSADOLA THE AMBASSADORS COLLEGE 110050182 75 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Abuja PLANGDI NEPLE BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL JOS 110160126 75 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun OGUNTADE ABASS IDEAL COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE 110060025 75 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Oyo TREASURE TEMIDAYO OGUNDIRAN ORITAMEFA BAPTIST MODEL SCHOOL TOTAL GARDEN IBADAN 110130031 74 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Imo CLARA NNANYERE RAY JACOBS BOARDING SCHOOL MGBIDI 110250130 74 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Oyo FARAYOLA JOSHUA OLATUNDE SMITH INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST ACADEMY, OGBOMOSO 110140050 74 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Lagos DESTYNA AMAKWE MARYWOOD GIRLS COLLEGE 110040077 74 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun ODUWOLE TIMILEHIN SPCC IMEKO AFON 110060151 74 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Enugu OLIVER EZE SHALOM ACADEMY OBOLLO AFOR 110200137 74 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Lagos MUSA MAYOWA BRAINFIELD COLLEGE MEIRAN 110270168 74 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Imo PASCHAL NWABUEZE RAY JACOBS BOARDING SCHOOL MGBIDI 110250132 74 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Kwara DR ADESIJI TEMIDIRE FLORA COLLEGE 110030029 74 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Imo MIRACLE KELECHI AGAZIE GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL AKWAKUMA 110250038 74 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ondo ABELEJE TOLULOPE CITADEL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 110090010 74 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Oyo OREOLUWA ADEKUNLE ALL SOULS’ HIGH SCHOOLS 110130164 74 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ogun OLUWAGBEMISOLA AKINJOBI ABEOKUTA GRAMMAR SCHOOL 110060219 73 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Imo PRINCESS AWOSLEY ROYAL ROCK ACADEMY 110250223 73 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Kwara ABDULQUADRI AMINULLAH UNILORIN SECONDARY SCHOOL 110030075 73 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Ondo OMOWUNMI AKINJOLIRE HALLMARK SECONDARY SCHOOL, ONDO 110080084 73 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Niger IBEH IKECHUKWU FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ACADEMY SULEJA NIGER STATE 110260036 73 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Kwara AROSANYIN GODFREDA OREOLUWA CHAPEL SECONDARY SCHOOL 110030167 73 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Lagos OYINKANSOLA AJIBOLA MARYWOOD GIRLS COLLEGE 110040078 73 Qualified Top ( 81 )
Kaduna JOSEPH JUDE EXCEL MODERN INTEGRATED SCHOOLS 110240245 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Abuja DANIEL YAKUBU BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL JOS 110160124 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Niger HAROUN FAROUK FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ACADEMY SULEJA NIGER STATE 110260035 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Akwa Ibom FRANCIS MBONU TOPFAITH INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL 110190022 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Ogun EMMANUEL NWAFOR SCHOLARS UNIVERSAL SECONDARY SCHOOL OTA 110050022 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Edo ESHILAMA DONALD LUMEN CHRISTI INT’L HIGH SCHOOL 110010018 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Osun SAMUEL ADELAJA BIBO OLUWA ACADEMY 110290018 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Enugu OKOLO OBIAJULU COLLEGE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ENUGU 110200071 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Delta MIRACLE OMOJIANA DEBRIDE MODEL SCHOOLS 110210112 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Osun TIMOTHY OGUNDIPE DEEPER LIFE HIGH SCHOOL OSHOGBO 110290024 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Ogun ISAAC OLOWU TAIDOB COLLEGE 110060135 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Edo OGHENEKEVWE AGBADUDU UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY SECONDARY SCOOL 110010112 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Kano SHUAIBU ABDULLAHI NIGERIAN TULIP INTERNATIONAL COLLEGES YOBE BOYS 110230263 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Kaduna FRANK CHINYERE TRINITY COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL 110240066 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Ondo AKINMEJI PEACE DOMINION SCIENCE ACADEMY IJEBU OWO 110080039 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Rivers EZINNE ENWEREUZOR BISHOP OKOYE SPIRITAN SECONDARY SCHOOL 110170124 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Enugu CHIDOZIE ABUGU ST FRANCIS SECONDARY SCHOOL OVOKO 110200065 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Anambra NJOKU ISRAEL CHINAEMEZUNKWAYA THE GOOD SHEPHERD SENIOR SCHOOL NNEWI 110180371 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
Rivers UGOCHUKWU ODIKA FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE ODI 110170040 72 Shortlisted Top ( 81 )
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The monthly subvention to the Edo State University, Iyahmo, has been increased to N250 million from N100 million by the state governor, Mr Monday Okpebholo.
A statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Mr Patrick Akhere Ebojele, said a grant of N2 billion has also been approved to improve infrastructure in the institution.
Speaking at the commissioning of an e-library and the flagging off of a fitness centre and a health facility in the school, Mr Okpebholo said the funding support is to strengthen the institution’s capacity and improve learning conditions.
“Today is a great day for Edo State University, Iyamho. Since assuming office, our administration has remained committed to repositioning the education sector in Edo State.
“The Ehi Aganmonmen Business Administration E-Library, the Peter Omoh Dunia Fitness Centre, and the Edo State University Health Centre are clear symbols of progress, partnership, and shared responsibility in advancing education and health in Edo State,” he said.
Governor Okpebholo further acknowledged the collective support from stakeholders, including a parent who volunteered to sponsor the architectural designs and the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adetimirin, who donated one month of his salary.
“If you, the vice chancellor, can donate your salary, why will the Edo state government not donate towards the university projects they are carrying out? On this note, the Edo State government will give you (the school) N2 billion,” he declared.
“I also understand that a parent has offered to sponsor the designs, and our amiable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adetimirin, has donated his one-month salary to support the projects. These are not small things — these are sacrifices that speak louder than words,” he added.
On healthcare infrastructure, the Governor expressed support for the university’s plan to upgrade its medical facility.
“I commend the university for the new Health Centre to replace the existing sick bay. This is an important step toward providing better healthcare services to our university community. I assure you of our continued support as we work together to bring this vision to reality,” the Governor said.
He charged students of the institution to use the facilities well, and tasked the university management to “ensure proper maintenance and sustainability of these facilities.”
By Adedapo Adesanya
Forty-five student-led ventures emerged as beneficiaries of a total pool of N2.2 billion in grants at the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Finalist Bootcamp.
The programme of the federal government marks a significant boost to youth innovation under its entrepreneurship drive, announced earlier this year.
At the bootcamp’s closing ceremony and awards presentation held at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Ikoyi, Lagos, the winners emerged after a rigorous selection process involving 65 finalists and assessment by a 12-member expert panel.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Education, Mr Tunji Alausa, said the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to transforming tertiary institutions into centres of innovation, entrepreneurship and practical problem-solving.
He described the S-VCG programme as a key pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at enabling students to convert ideas into viable businesses.
Mr Alausa noted that each beneficiary can access up to N50 million in equity-free funding, alongside mentorship, incubation support and digital tools.
He added that the programme attracted more than 30,000 applications from 404 tertiary institutions nationwide, reflecting the growing culture of innovation among Nigerian youth.
Also speaking, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Bosun Tijani, commended participants for leveraging technology to develop solutions to real-world challenges.
He urged them to build scalable, tech-driven ventures capable of contributing to national development.
Also speaking, Minister of State for Education, Mrs Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, praised the finalists’ resilience and creativity, noting that initiatives like S-VCG are critical to nurturing problem-solving skills and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students.
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFund, Mr Muntari Dandutse, called for sustained investment in youth innovation to strengthen Nigeria’s knowledge-based economy.
On his part, the National Project Coordinator of the Special Programmes Operations and Implementation Unit, Mr Adebayo Onigbanjo, outlined the structure and long-term objectives of the programme, stating that it is designed to equip students with the resources and confidence needed to build sustainable ventures.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The University of Jos has suspended all examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday following growing tension in Jos, after a deadly attack in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The management of the institution also advised students and staff to remain indoors and stay vigilant.
According to reports, the attackers, who rode on motorcycles, stormed the community at about 7:30 pm while residents were going about their normal activities, firing indiscriminately and causing panic.
Many people were killed, while several others sustained injuries in the attack.
“The attackers just rode past and started shooting sporadically. People were running in different directions,” a source told Channels Television.
The broadcaster also reported that in the aftermath of the attack, angry youths reportedly blocked major roads within the community, raising fears of escalating tension.
UniJos, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations, Mr Emmanuel Madugu, said the incident had heightened tension, necessitating the decision.
“In view of the late evening fatal attacks by unknown gunmen on residents of Angwan Rukuba (an area that hosts many staff and students of the University), and the consequential tensions it has generated in and around the area and environs.
“The Vice Chancellor has directed that all examinations scheduled to hold on Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, 2026, are postponed, and will be rescheduled accordingly. That members of the University community be advised to be very vigilant and extra careful with their movements (On and off Campus) with IMMEDIATE EFFECT.
“For emphasis, members are strongly advised to AVOID COMING OUT VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING, and should REPORT IMMEDIATELY any sign or shadow of breach of the public peace to the University Security Division on 08035895323.
“University Management is actively liaising with the relevant Security agencies and monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of the lives of members of the University community. Further relevant updates will be communicated in due course,” the deputy registrar added.
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