{
  "id": 1541177,
  "title": "LASU 2026 best graduating student gets N10m cash prize",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/lasu-2026-best-graduating-student-gets-n10m-cash-prize-1541177",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T19:12:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/lasu-2026-best-graduating-student-gets-n10m-cash-prize/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lagos State University (LASU) recently awarded N10m to its overall best graduating student, Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide, in recognition of his exceptional academic performance. Oluolamide, an Aerospace Engineering graduate, achieved an impressive CGPA of 4.97 out of 5.00 during the university's 29th and 30th combined convocation held on Monday at the Olatunji Bello Auditorium, Epe Campus. This outstanding result earned him the First-Class Honours and made him the top performer among the 20,000 graduates, including 494 first-class graduates, from the 2025/2026 academic session. The N10m prize was presented by the Sunbeth Excellence Partnership Programme, an organization dedicated to recognizing outstanding academic performance and inspiring excellence and innovation among students. Oluolamide dedicated his success to God, citing His grace, wisdom, and strength throughout his journey.",
  "summary": "LASU’s best graduating student, Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide, receives a N10m cash prize for his outstanding academic performance. Learn more about this achi Read More: https://punchng.com/lasu-2026-best-graduating-student-gets-n10m-cash-prize/",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "LASU 2026 best graduating student gets N10m cash prize",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/lasu-2026-best-graduating-student-gets-n10m-cash-prize",
        "published": "2026-08-17T19:12:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}