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Abuja Student Khaira Bala Clinches N15 Million UBA National Essay Prize

Abuja student Khaira Ojima Bala has emerged as the winner of the 16th UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, securing a N15 million educational grant. The prestigious annual contest highlights Nigeria's brightest young writers while fostering critical thinking and expanding access to higher education.

Blueprint·November 11, 2026AI-curated

Khaira Ojima Bala of Metro International School, Abuja, has been crowned Nigeria’s top secondary school essayist for 2026, winning the 16th UBA Foundation National Essay [...]

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