12 finalists rise in Cowbellpedia maths rivalry


Students from Kaduna, Niger, Ondo and Abia States finished the rundown of 12 finalists for the 2017 Cowbellpedia optional school arithmetic TV test appear.

In the lesser class, Joel Ndoh of Marist Brothers Juniorate, Aba, Abia State; Olayinka Abdulwakil of Nigerian Tulip International College Kaduna and Greatman Nwachukwu of Dority International Secondary School, Aba, scaled the first-round obstacle, while Nwachukwu left in the second round to clear path for Ndoh and Abdulwakil in the last.

Hezekiah Ilesanmi of Bibo Oluwa Academy, Ilesha, Osun State; Joseph Agom of Top Faith International Secondary School, Uyo, and Fuad Alaka of Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba, Lagos who recorded an ideal score in the qualifying examination, did not influence it to pass the first round.

Source: Guardian

2030 Plan: Lafarge Africa flags off National Literacy Competition.


In line with its plan for 2030, Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading cement and building solutions provider has announced the commencement of its 4th Annual National Literacy Competition with regional run-offs in October and the Grand finale in November. The competition is in line with the company’s sustainability strategy- The 2030 Plan –which stipulates its ambition for the construction –with a vision of enhancing the quality of life for all.

Source : Vanguard