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Nigeria’s Young Mathematicians Just Made History at the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad

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July 4, 2026

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Team Nigeria has returned from the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, with three silver medals and one bronze, including a historic double-silver podium finish by two Nigerian female students. The post Nigeria’s Young Mathematicians Just Made History at the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

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· Jul 5, 2026

Meet the 3 Brilliant Young Nigerians Representing the Country at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome

Nigerian students Chimdiebube Onwubiko, Don Anele Munachimso, and Egejurum Onyedikachi are representing Nigeria at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy, competing against students from 154 countries in mathematics and science. The post Meet the 3 Brilliant Young Nigerians Representing the Country at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

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· Jun 27, 2026

Mastercard Foundation charges AIMS Ghana Class of 2026 to drive innovation, leadership and employment across Africa

A representative of the Mastercard Foundation has challenged the 130 graduates of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana's Class of 2026 to view their graduation not as the end of their academic journey, but as the beginning of a lifelong commitment to solving Africa's most pressing challenges. Speaking at AIMS Ghana's 14th graduation ceremony held at the Cedi Conference Centre of the University of Ghana, Legon, on Friday, June 27, Head of workforce development, Emelia Asamoah said the occasion reflected what is possible when talented young Africans are given opportunities to develop their potential.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Meet 2 Nigerian students, Akota-Chika, Adekimi who won World’s Best English, Maths award

Two Nigerian students, Akota-Chika Serena and Tolulope Israel Adekimi of Caleb-British International School (CBIS), Magodo and Lekki, Lagos, have made the country proud after emerging as the world's top performers in English Language and Mathematics respectively in the 2025 International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examinations conducted by the Cambridge International Examination Council. The post Meet 2 Nigerian students, Akota-Chika, Adekimi who won World’s Best English, Maths award appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

A Decade of Excellence in STEM Education: Iwerekun High School Emerges Winner of Tolaram Science Challenge

In what could be described as a decade of excellence in contribution to the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria, the grand finale of the 10th edition of Tolaram Science Challenge (TSC) was held last week in Lagos, with Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Ibeju-Lekki emerging as the winner, marking the third consecutive [] A Decade of Excellence in STEM Education: Iwerekun High School Emerges Winner of Tolaram Science Challenge

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· Jun 21, 2026

Check 10 best universities in Africa according to latest 2026 ranking

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Related coverage for "Nigeria’s Young Mathematicians Just Made History at the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad": BellaNaija — Meet the 3 Brilliant Young Nigerians Representing the Country at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome. MyJoyOnline — Mastercard Foundation charges AIMS Ghana Class of 2026 to drive innovation, leadership and employment across Africa. Vanguard News — Meet 2 Nigerian students, Akota-Chika, Adekimi who won World’s Best English, Maths award. Daily Post Nigeria — A Decade of Excellence in STEM Education: Iwerekun High School Emerges Winner of Tolaram Science Challenge. Legit.ng — Check 10 best universities in Africa according to latest 2026 ranking