UNILAG, Covenant University, and Others Advance to University Duel Finals

The University Duel 2024-2025 Season has announced its finalists, with 16 universities qualifying after rigorous tests involving over 50 Nigerian institutions and 647 undergraduate participants. This annual competition aims to promote STEM applications in solving complex business and societal problems, emphasizing critical thinking, sustainability, and analytics.

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Qualifying Universities and Categories

The qualifying universities were selected based on their top students in science, technology, and innovation, competing for spots across various categories. Here are some notable qualifiers:

• Premier Universities Category:

  • University of Lagos (93.3%)
  • Covenant University, Ota (91.3%)
  • Obafemi Awolowo University (84%)
  • University of Nigeria Nsukka (80.7%)
  • University of Benin (80%)

• Federal Universities Category:

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  • University of Ilorin (82.7%)
  • Federal University of Technology, Akure (82%)
  • University of Port-Harcourt (67.3%)
  • Yaba College of Technology (49.3%)

• State Universities Category:

  • Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho (78.7%)
  • Olabisi Onabanjo University (69.3%)
  • Lagos State University, Ojo (68.7%)
  • Kaduna State University (67.3%)

• Private Universities Category:

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  • Covenant University, Ota (91.3%)
  • Achievers University, Owo (80.7%)
  • Bells University of Technology, Ota (72.7%)
  • Veritas University, Abuja (68.7%)

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Key Performances and Expectations

University of Lagos emerged as the overall top scorer with an impressive average of 93.3%, closely followed by Covenant University, Ota at 91.3%. These universities will compete in the finals where students showcase their intellectual prowess in STEM disciplines.

Mr. Oladapo Ojo, Chief Content Developer at JustMedia GMD, expressed pride in the students' achievements, highlighting University Duel as a platform to nurture Nigeria's future STEM leaders. The finals, set to be broadcast live on TV and digital platforms, aim to celebrate academic excellence, foster camaraderie, and prepare students for successful careers post-graduation.

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