UNIZIK Finishes Third Among 36 Universities at 2026 CFA Research Ethics Challenge

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has emerged second runner-up at the 2026 Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society Nigeria University Research Ethics Challenge, finishing third among 36 participating universities.

The UNIZIK team scored 72.95 per cent to secure third place in the national competition. Nile University won with 84.50 per cent, while the University of Lagos finished first runner-up with 80.88 per cent.

Edo State University, Iyamho, placed fourth with 72 per cent, while Covenant University came fifth with 69.68 per cent.

Twenty-four teams competed at the semi-final stage, with eight advancing to the final held on October 17, 2026, at The Art Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The UNIZIK team was led by Professor Uju Ezenekwe, Faculty Adviser of the university’s CFA/Investment Society and Deputy Director of the UNIZIK Business School.

Other team members were Chiemelie Emmanuel Okafor, a 500-level Law student; Shadrach Chidike Peter, a 500-level Mechanical Engineering student; Afoma Prisca Ezeno, a 500-level Law student; and Peace Anulik Daniel, a 400-level Accounting student.

The CFA University Research Ethics Challenge is an annual competition organised by CFA Society Nigeria, with FirstBank Nigeria sponsoring the 2026 edition.

The competition assesses students’ understanding of professional ethics in investment management. Participants are required to analyse complex financial scenarios, apply ethical principles and defend their recommendations before a panel of judges.

By finishing third nationally, UNIZIK distinguished itself among the participating universities in a competition that emphasises ethical judgement, professional integrity and responsible financial decision-making.