COMPETITIONS

2015 Chudanog Publishers Limited Essay Contest for Nigerians

OPPORTUNITY OFFERED: Essay Contest

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Chudanog Publishers Limited is happy to announce the commence of its annual essay contest open to Nigerians.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? This contest is open to all Nigerians who have attained the age of 18 or who shall attain the age of 18 on or before the 31^st day of December, 2015.

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

Topic:

In not more than 2000 words, critique the book entitled ‘The Pensmith: A Compendium of Lucid Essays’ written by Mr Chukwunonso Daniel Ogbe.

How to participate in the contest

Order for a copy of the book entitled ‘The Pensmith: A Compendium of Lucid Essays’ from the Head Office of Chudanog Publishers Limited at No. 54 Nwobodonnam Street, Maryland Layout, Enugu, Enugu State, with the sum of N 1, 000.00 (One Thousand Naira Only).

In the alternative, make payment of N 1,000.00 (One Thousand Naira Only) into any of our bank accounts, to wit; Bank: UBA Plc, Account Name: Chudanog Publishers Limited, Account Number: 1018070748 and Skye Bank Plc, Account Name: Chudanog Publishers Limited, Account Number: 1771573349. Send across your payment and contact details to us through our contact number 09032960762 or email pragmaticreaders@gmail.com. Once we confirm receipt of payment for the book, a copy of the book will be delivered to you through the contact address which you are to provide.

What is expected of you in the essay contest?

Upon obtaining a copy of the book entitled ‘The Pensmith: A Compendium of Lucid Essays,’ you are expected to read and critique the book thoroughly. Point out the deficiencies in the book, be it in terms of grammatical errors, incoherent arguments and manner of referencing, among others. What did the author get right in the book and what did he get wrong? You are expected to critique the book in a dispassionate and professional manner.

Other Rules Guiding the Contest

Timeframe: The essay contest is to run from the 1^st of July 2015 to the 31^st of December 2015.

Essay should not be less than 1000 words, and should not be more than 2000 words excluding cover page.

Essay font specification should be 12 font size, 1.5 lines spacing, Times New Roman font and justified.

Note: It is advised that all entrants adhere strictly to the rules guiding the contest.

Essay should have a cover page, containing the following information:

1.     Name of the entrant

2.     Date of birth

3.     Email

4.     Contact number

5.     Contact address

6.     Word count of essay submitted

REWARD OFFERED:

1^st Prize N 25,000.00 (Twenty-five Thousand Naira) and certificate of merit

2^nd Prize N 15,000.00 (Fifteen Thousand Naira) and certificate of merit

3^rd Prize N 10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) and certificate of merit

10 Honorable Mentions to be awarded certificate of merit.

 

HOW TO APPLY: Essay should be submitted to the email id: pragmaticreaders@gmail.com on or before the 31^st day of December, 2015. Essay can also be submitted in hardcopy by posting same to the address below:

The Secretary

Chudanog Publishers Limited

No. 54 Nwobodonnam Street

Maryland Layout

Enugu

Enugu State

DEADLINE: December 31, 2015

For Further Enquiries Contact us through:

Mobile: 09032960762

E-mail: pragmaticreaders@gmail.com

Website: www.pragmaticreaders.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pragmaticreaderszone

Or visit us at our Corporate Head Office at No. 54 Nwobodonnam Street, Maryland Layout, Enugu, Enugu State.  

Tuesday, 16 June 2015

The Diamond Bank Building Entrepreneurs Today (BET) 5 Programme for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

OPPORTUNITY OFFERED: Business Plan/Idea Contest

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:  Building Entrepreneurs Today (BET) programme is one of Diamond Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives aimed at generating interest in entrepreneurship. Since 2010, we have partnered with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan Atlantic University in training and nurturing micro, small and medium scale businesses under the BET programme.

Currently in its fourth season, the BET programme is an annual capacity building and business education project which involves the training of fifty (50) budding entrepreneurs over a period of six (6) months after which the top five (5) entrepreneurs are awarded Three Million Naira (N 3,000,000) grants to take their businesses to the next level. This annual initiative has contributed immensely to the pool of skilled small and medium scale entrepreneurs as well as enduring wealth creation in the country.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Open to Nigerian entrepreneurs.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: Full rules and regulations can be found here

REWARD OFFERED: The BET programme is an annual capacity building and business education project which involves the training of fifty (50) budding entrepreneurs over a period of six (6) months after which the top five (5) entrepreneurs are awarded Three Million Naira (N 3,000,000) grants to take their businesses to the next level.

HOW TO APPLY: Start your application here

 

DEADLINE: 23rd July 2015

Click here for more information.

Monday, 8 June 2015

2015 Etisalat Prize for Innovation for Nigerians

OPPORTUNITY OFFERED: Business Plan/Idea Contest

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Do you think you have Nigeria's next big innovation or idea?
Etisalat Nigeria has staked the sum of N7 million for the winners of the 2015 edition of the Etisalat Prize for Innovation, a competition meant to reward software developers for the most innovative mobile broadband product, idea or service that positively impacts on mobile users in Nigeria.
According to the telecoms company, the competition is aimed at encouraging and celebrating valuable innovation in the Nigerian market and is awarded in two categories. The first prize of N5 million is for the most innovative product or service launched in the last 12 months and a second prize of N2 million is for the most innovative idea.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? entry is open to the nigerian mobile broadband community. this includes SME’s and individuals developing innovative mobile broadband solutions.

entry is open to:

• handset and/or device manufacturers and customers:
  - dongles & modems.
  - embedded devices.
  - tablets & eReaders.
• apps developers and other software service providers making use of mobile broadband capability.
• content developers

note on the commercial product/service:

• the product or service submitted must have been launched and commercially available within 12 months, prior to the closing deadline of the prize.
• supporting evidence must be provided for launch and quoted commercial figures including details of locations or regions where the service is available.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: Full rules and regulations can be found here

REWARD OFFERED: Sub-Category 1: Existing product or service (launched in the last 12 months)
•  N5, 000, 000 cash prize
•  2 Smartphones/Tablets/Mobile Devices
•  Etisalat Mifi (with free data for one year)
•  Business Development Mentoring (in-House)
•  Promotion of product using Etisalat Online Platforms

Sub-Category 2: Innovative Idea (SME or individual)
•  N2, 000, 000 cash prize
•  2 Smartphones/Tablets/Mobile Devices
•  Etisalat Mifi (with free data for one year)
•  Business Development Mentoring (in-House)

HOW TO APPLY: click here to submit an entry.

  

Click here for more information.

Friday, 5 June 2015

The 2015 AfriAspire Fellowship Program for Young Nigerians

OPPORTUNITY OFFERED: Fellowship

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: AfriAspire Fellowship Program is an Initiative built around year-long social innovation projects that are implemented by selected passionate youths in Nigeria and supported by funders and private partners.

Fellows implement projects that can solve new or existing problems in a Public Primary School in their various communities. They are provided training and mentoring to help them grow. In this way, fellows develop their leadership skills, enhance their understanding of youth development, and build their non-profit management skills.
In addition to a training program for acquiring leadership qualifications, the fellows receive intensive support for external grant acquisition to fund their projects. In a step-by-step process, the fellows develop their own profile and visibility in their respective fields of interest.
Following successful completion of their projects, fellows remain involved with the Fellowship through the Alumni Program.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

• Must reside in South West Nigerian States (Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ogun and Ekiti)
• Application from youths living outside these locations will not be accepted
• Be between ages 18- 30 years
• Have exceptional interpersonal skills and leadership skills
• Good command of English
• Sufficient experience and skill to manage a team of volunteers.
• Be willing to implement Projects that would improve a Primary School in your community

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

  

HOW TO APPLY: Start your application here

DEADLINE: July 1, 2015

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The 2015 Fountain Magazine Global Essay Contest

OPPORTUNITY OFFERED: Essay Contest

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Fountain Magazine calls for entries into her annual essay competition for writers worldwide under the theme:

How do you think history will record the 21st century?

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Contest is open to all writers worldwide 

RULES AND REGULATIONS:  Throughout human history, different periods have been captured by a defining theme: the Dark Ages… the Industrial Age… the Nuclear Age… the Information Age… the Space Age, etc.

What do you think the theme of the 21st century will be?
The age of connections? Rebirth of faith? Clash of civilizations? Age of the internet? Rise of fundamentalism? Interstellar travel? Gender equality? Human trafficking? WW III? Artificial intelligence? Genetics? Cooperation? Competition? Spiritual revolution? Secularism? Values? Ethics? …
You may include as many topics as you think are relevant; the possibilities seem endless.
One may feel it is too early to determine the theme of what is still a new century. Yet, we believe it can prove useful to project the future and to be prepared for the coming days. Maybe, with enough preparation, it’s even possible to change the course of history before it’s too late!
So, look around and gaze into the horizon. Travel to the future and bring back some news.
Essays are expected to be factual, but with an inspirational style that will feed both our reason and soul.


• Essay word count must be between 1,500 and 2,500 words

REWARD OFFERED:
1st Place - $1,500
2nd Place - $750
3rd Place - $300
Two Honorable Mentions - $200 each

HOW TO APPLY: Submit your essay here

DEADLINE: November 30, 2015

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