The UBA Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 National Essay Competition, giving Nigerian senior secondary school students an opportunity to win a share of ₦41 million in educational grants and prizes. The annual competition promotes reading, critical thinking and intellectual development among young Nigerians. The five winners will receive financial support intended to fund their university education at an African university of their choice. This year's essay topic is: “No Nation Can Develop Without Food Security. How Can Nigeria Deal With This Problem?” Participants are expected to examine the challenges affecting...