{
  "id": 3919016,
  "title": "How students can win FG’s ₦365m national laureate prize",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/how-students-can-win-fgs-365m-national-laureate-prize-3919016",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T08:03:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/how-students-can-win-fgs-%e2%82%a6365m-national-laureate-prize/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Prize, a ₦365 million annual scheme aimed at recognizing outstanding research from Nigerian universities, polytechnics, monotechnics, and colleges of education. Minister of Education Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa revealed the initiative during a press briefing, emphasizing its alignment with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The prize comprises a ₦365 million fund, divided into undergraduate, master's, and doctoral star prizes, with additional thematic excellence prizes amounting to ₦180 million across six areas. A special prize for medicine and medical innovation also honors the work of Dr Stella Adadevoh. Eligible participants include students and researchers from all accredited tertiary institutions in Nigeria, with works required to meet research integrity and originality standards. Institutions, through their Laureate Selection Committees, can submit up to 18 eligible entries, one per level and theme. To improve nomination prospects, students should produce high-quality research, involve their academic leaders, and ensure proper submission to the NERD system. The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2026.",
  "summary": "Nigerian students can win big! Learn how to position your research for the Federal Government’s ₦365m National Laureate Prize. Discover eligibility and sub Read More: https://punchng.com/how-students-can-win-fgs-%e2%82%a6365m-national-laureate-prize/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "How students can win FG’s ₦365m national laureate prize",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/how-students-can-win-fgs-365m-national-laureate-prize",
        "published": "2026-08-28T07:06:16.000Z"
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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."
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