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MTN MPULSE SPELLING BEE COMPETITION

Application Deadline: November 28, 2026.

LOCATION: Nigeria

Hello Super Speller! Are you between 9 and 15 years old and amazing with words?
 Think you have what it takes to be crowned the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Champion and MTN One Day CEO? It’s your time to shine! Get ready for fun, fame, fantastic prizes, and nationwide recognition.

ELIGIBILITY:

Participation Rules: 
Open only to Nigerian students aged 9–15 in primary or secondary school.
Spellers must register as STUDENTS to participate.
Parents/guardians cannot participate on behalf of students
Practice quizzes are available – play as many times as you like!
Finalists (Top 20) must be on the MTN mPulse tariff plan.

Competition Stages: 
Round 1: 10 spelling questions—live on mpulse.mtn.ng.
Round 2: 20 spelling questions—also on mpulse.mtn.ng for shortlisted students only.

Regional Showdown:
Take the stage LIVE in Port Harcourt, Abuja and Abeokuta
Compete with top spellers in your region

Grand Finale:
The ultimate battle in Lagos!
Live audience + online streaming for everyone to watch.
One champion takes it all!

BENEFIT:

1st Prizes

Student – MTN CEO for a Day, mPulse Face for the Year, 5 million naira scholarship grant, 1 laptop, 1 smartphone, and mPulse goody bag.

Teacher – ₦500,000 cash

School – N10 million flagship gift for winner’s school, ICT Lab (10 Laptop), 10  MTN 5G Router

2nd Prizes

Student – 2.5 million naira scholarship grant, 1 laptop, 1 smartphone, and mPulse goody bag.

Teacher – ₦300,000 cash

3rd Prizes

Students – 1.5 million Naira scholarship grant, 1 laptop, 1 smartphone, and mPulse goody bag.

Teacher – ₦200,000 cash

4th-10th Finalists

₦500,000 cash prize each and mPulse goody bag

11th-20th Finalists

₦200,000 cash prize and mPulse goody bag

Regional Prize

₦1,000,000 Reward – Top School participation per region (with the highest number of participants with a minimum of 100 participants)

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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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