Nile University Of Nigeria Software Engineering Students Secure ₦4M Prize at THINKATHON 2025

A team of 400-level Software Engineering students from Nile University of Nigeria has achieved a historic second-place finish at the THINKATHON 2025 competition, triumphing over a field of veteran software professionals and established technology firms. 

Tasked by the ThinkLab Group to develop a solution to prevent revenue leakage and minimize waste in procurement operations, TechZ created SPAMS. 

AI-Powered Watchdog: Utilizes artificial intelligence to monitor and audit procurement activities in real-time.

Automated Transparency: Designed to automate corporate transparency and eliminate hidden procurement risks.

Waste Reduction: Directly addresses the reduction of operational waste and financial leakage in large-scale procurement environments. 

Nile University celebrated the students as "architects of change," noting that they were the only student participants to place among seasoned industry professionals. This victory reinforces the institution's commitment to #EducationForImpact, ensuring its graduates are ready to lead in the global technology landscape. 

The competition, themed "Building the Future: AI, Fintech & Smart Infrastructure for a Sustainable Nigeria," provided a high-stakes platform for these young innovators to showcase their ability to solve real-world industrial problems.