UI Graduate Emerges Winner Of 2025 Innov8 Hackathon With Invention To Bridge Learning

 

A 22-year-old graduate of Computer Education from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide Adelanwa has emerged winner of the Innov8 Hackathon 2025, with his genius invention to bridge learning and teachers’ workforce gap in Nigeria.

Hosted by Amborion Consulting LLC, a United States-based firm, the hackathon provided a platform for young Nigerian tech professionals to develop real-world solutions through innovation and collaboration.

The participants worked in teams to create technology-driven solutions in various fields, including climate change, data analysis, agriculture, and stock management, among others. 

Ayomide Adelanwa clinched the top spot with his groundbreaking project, GetHired, an innovative technology platform designed to bridge the gap between private schools in Nigeria and qualified teachers. 

His invention seeks to address the ongoing shortage of qualified educators, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the inventor, the technological ingenuity is also targeted at addressing the shortage of qualified teachers, which has led to a declining student performance and a widening skills gap in the workforce.

The invention, GetHired is an innovative recruitment platform tailored to the educational sector, providing a seamless matchmaking process between schools and qualified teachers and is set to revolutionize the hiring process in the Nigerian education sector.

The hackathon had a distinguished panel of Nigerian and international judges, including Akinyemi Iledare, Senior Program Manager at Amazon USA, Itunu Taiwo, Business Manager at American Airlines, Erhiga Ighomuaye, Risk and Financial Advisor, and Ere Iriakuma, a Business Intelligence Expert, Sumit Gupta, Tosin Ojo, Solomon Effiom among others.

 The judging criteria focused on creativity, technical complexity, usability, and the potential impact of the solutions presented.

Dr. Joshua Oyeniyi, Chief Executive of Amborion Consulting LLC, applauded the winners and participants, stating: “Our vision is to empower innovative minds to transform ideas into impactful solutions. The success of Innov8 Hackathon 2025 shows the incredible potential of young Nigerian tech talents in solving real-world problems.”

Durosinmi Quadri, a 24-year-old final-year Pharmacy undergraduate from Obafemi Awolowo University, secured the second position with PharmaBin, an innovative pharmaceutical waste management solution.

Quadri’s PharmaBin is a digital platform designed to tackle the pressing issue of pharmaceutical waste mismanagement in Nigeria. It connects households with nearby community pharmacies for the safe and efficient disposal of expired or unused medications.

Meanwhile, Kolawole Emmanuel, a 25-year-old Computer Science graduate from Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, secured third place with Cliquo, an innovative influencer marketing platform.

His invention is a unified platform designed to streamline collaborations between brands and influencers. Many companies struggle to find the right influencers, negotiate fair pricing, and establish clear contracts. It solves this issue by providing a structured system for negotiation, contract management, and campaign execution, building trust in Nigeria’s growing digital economy.

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Breaking: Otun Balogun says Olubadan-designate Olakulehin isn't fit to lead at this time.

Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin

 Oba Abimbola Ajibola, the Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, said on Tuesday that Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan-designate, is still unwell and not yet physically capable of ruling.

According to Original Kel TV, Oba Lekan Balogun, the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, who ruled for two years before passing away at the age of 81, left the Olubadan seat empty.

Speaking to reporters at his Sanyo private home in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Oba Ajibola said, "What is the need for hurry? We haven't seen Olakulehin before. We have not heard from him. He hasn't communicated with the Ibadan people.

"As his lieutenant, I serve as his second in command. Not once has he called to tell me, "My Otun, I'm back." Tell your folks, then. When do you plan to see me? All they are doing is pressuring him out of self-interest.

Speaking about the Monday meeting in Chief Bode Amoo's private home in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, at the Agodi Government Reserved Area, Oba Ajibola stated, "They said we called a meeting and we have endorsed him (Olakulehin)." That's not me in that. They already know that I won't participate in such criminal activity. Although Baba Olakulehin is undoubtedly the future Olubadan, we should give him time to recover.

Has he been seen by anyone since last Friday? It was impossible for anyone who visited after Friday to see him. This man is being forced. We ought to let him recover.

Details to follow.

FG extends the Eid-el-Fitr holiday to Thursday, just in time.

In honor of Eid-el-Fitr, the Federal Government has designated Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an extra public holiday.

The commencement of Eid al-Fitr celebrations was delayed since the moon sighting was not confirmed, therefore it follows the previously stated vacations of Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10.

Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Interior Minister, declared that Thursday would now be included in the list of authorized public holidays in honor of the event.

The following is said in a statement by the Ministry of Interior's Permanent Secretary, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako:

"To commemorate Eid-El-Fitr this year, the Federal Government has authorized Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an extra public holiday.

"The Honorable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, affirms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's (GCFR) unwavering commitment to creating a safe and prosperous Nigeria for everyone to thrive, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah on a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation."

Energy crisis: Rising costs for cooking gas cause further issues for homes and others

The cost of cooking gas, also known as liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, has increased to N14,150 for a 12.5 kilogram cylinder, representing a 38 percent YoY increase from the N10, 323.33 it sold in April of the previous year.

This is happening at the same time that the domestic market price of aviation fuel increased by 33%, from approximately N1,000 to between N1,300 and N1,500 per litre.

Nevertheless, investigations conducted by Energy Vanguard also revealed that, during that time, the cost of 5 kg of gas rose by 37%, from N4, 642.27 to N5, 700.

Cooking gas prices will keep rising as long as the foreign exchange crisis affects the domestic market, according to Mr. Oladapo Olatunbosun, President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, or NALPGM, in an interview with Original Kel TV.

"The price of LPG is still priced and determined by the flow of foreign exchange, so it is expected that it will follow suit when the foreign exchange increases."

"Despite the declaration of the decade of gas and the government's push to make gas a transition fuel, low production and rising prices have continued to push Nigerians away from the use of cooking gas," stated Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of Petroleum (Gas).

"You have witnessed the federal government's demonstration as they have removed all tariffs and levies associated with the import of equipment linked to gas. It is a significant motivator for the problem.

"We are communicating with the important parties to make sure that cooking gas is not exported. Domesticating all cooking gas produced in the nation will be necessary, and once this is done, the volume will rise and the price will inevitably plummet.

"I have virtually daily meetings with the regulator, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, and gas producers, including Mobil, Chevron, and Shell. Thus, there is optimism that things will improve.