Nile University of Nigeria has emerged champion of the 2026 CFA Society Nigeria University Ethics Challenge, finishing first among 36 participating universities in its debut appearance in the competition.

The University’s team scored 84.5 per cent to secure the title, ahead of the University of Lagos, which finished as first runner-up with 80.88 per cent, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, which placed second runner-up with 72.95 per cent. Edo State University, Iyamho, finished fourth with 72 per cent, while Covenant University placed fifth with 69.68 per cent. Eight teams advanced to the final, which was held on 17 October 2026 at The Art Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Representing Nile University’s Investment and Finance Club (IFC), the winning team comprised Russell Ojegwo, a 400-level Economics student; Hephzibah Edohore, a 400-level Mechatronics Engineering student; Olorunfemi Akinwale, a 400-level Information and Communication Engineering student; and Zainab Mukhtar, a 400-level Biotechnology student. Ojegwo also received the Best Presenter Award.

Organised by CFA Society Nigeria, the University Ethics Challenge engages students in ethical dilemmas in business and finance. Participants analyse complex situations, apply ethical principles and present their recommendations before a panel of judges. The competition assesses their ability to evaluate competing considerations, exercise sound judgement and communicate their reasoning.

Nile University’s winning team brought together students from Economics, Mechatronics Engineering, Information and Communication Engineering, and Biotechnology. Their achievement highlights the relevance of ethical reasoning and analytical thinking across academic disciplines in addressing professional challenges.

The victory marks a significant achievement for Nile University’s Investment and Finance Club, securing the national title on the University’s first participation in the competition. Team lead Russell Ojegwo’s Best Presenter Award also recognised his individual contribution to the team’s performance.

The result reflects the value of opportunities that allow students to apply their learning beyond the classroom and demonstrate their capabilities in a competitive setting. For Nile University of Nigeria, the achievement adds to its efforts to connect academic learning with practical experience and prepare students for the demands of professional life.