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NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ARBITRATORS (NICARB) 2026 ESSAY COMPETITION.

Application Deadline: 29 August 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

The NICArb Annual Essay Competition is a prestigious platform for scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts of Alternative Dispute Resolution to showcase their research and analytical skills. This year’s theme focuses on the evolving landscape of ADR in Nigeria and its impact on commercial dispute resolution.

ELIGIBILITY:

Participants are invited to submit original essays exploring innovative approaches to arbitration, mediation, and other ADR mechanisms. The competition aims to foster academic excellence and contribute to the body of knowledge in dispute resolution.

Essay Topic: Designing the Next Generation of ADR Systems for the Twenty-First Century:
Encouraging innovative proposals for improving accessibility, efficiency, and fairness in dispute resolution.

Showcase your research, writing, and analytical skills while contributing to one of arbitration’s most pressing debates.

Age: 18+ years old

Eligible Professions

Law Students

Legal Practitioners

Academics

ADR Practitioners

Corporate Counsel

Requirements:

Proof of identity (National ID, International Passport, or Student ID)

Current academic institution or professional affiliation

Word Limit: 5,000 words

Accepted Formats: PDF

Guidelines:

Original work, not previously published

3,000 – 5,000 words (excluding footnotes and bibliography)

Proper citation using OSCOLA or Bluebook format

Submit in PDF or DOCX format

Include abstract (150-250 words)

Double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font

Submitted essays become property of NICArb for publication consideration

Terms & Conditions

Grant NICArb first publication rights

Certify that the work is original and has not been plagiarized

Indemnify NICArb against any claims of copyright infringement

Accept the judges’ decision as final

Participate in promotional activities if selected as a winner

BENEFIT:

Prizes to be won!
1st Prize – ₦500,000
2nd Prize – ₦300,000
3rd Prize – ₦200,000

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HEIRS INSURANCE ESSAY CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

Application Deadline: July 8, 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Heirs Insurance Essay Championship is an annual essay competition open to school students between JSS1 – JSS3 across Nigeria, with the aim of showcasing the creativity and talent of children.

Essay Topic: The Power of Insurance in Creating Safer and More Secure Societies

ELIGIBILITY:

 Open to school students between JSS1 – JSS3 across Nigeria

Participation Details:

Word count: Not more than 500 words.

Essays should be typed and not handwritten.

Students must write their name, school, and class on the essay document.

Document Format: Word document only.

Students must save their essay document with their full name.

Application closes on July 8, 2026. Early submission is advised.

NOTE:

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate, rewrite, expand, or substantially assist any part of an entry is strictly prohibited.

Participants must upload their passport photograph and any form of ID when submitting their application form.

Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize: At Heirs Insurance Group, we recognize the pivotal role teachers play in shaping the future. The Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize is our flagship initiative dedicated to honouring teachers who champion insurance education within their schools and communities. Whether through classroom instruction, community outreach, or media engagement, these teachers are instrumental in fostering a culture of financial literacy and security.

To Enter

 Step 1: Execute an insurance awareness initiative in your school or community (E.g. conduct a training, publish an article, etc). 

 Step 2: Ensure that Heirs Insurance Group reflects in your initiative to make it easy for us to track. 

 Step 3: Document your initiative by capturing your impact (Pictures, videos, lesson materials, testimonials etc).

 Step 4: Submit your entry.

BENEFIT:

Rewards:

Winner: N5,000,000 scholarship.

1st Runner-Up: N3,000,000 Scholarship.

2nd Runner-Up: N1,000,000 Scholarship.

Winner’s School: N1,000,000 Grant.

Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize:

₦1,000,000 cash prize for the outstanding teacher.

₦500,000 grant for the teacher’s school.

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