Nile University of Nigeria has become the first and only African institution to participate in the Annual Scotiabank International Case Competition, held at the Ivey Business School in Ontario, Canada.

The 36th edition of the prestigious competition, one of the world’s longest-running undergraduate business case contests, featured 14 participating universities from the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and other regions. Nile University was the sole representative from Africa.

The university’s four-member delegation, comprised exclusively of students from the Engineering and Science Faculties, delivered a strong performance, earning commendations from judges and peers. For a competition traditionally dominated by business students, the presence and strong performance of science and engineering students underscored a remarkable achievement. It reflected the effectiveness of Nile University’s world-class education in producing versatile graduates who can adapt across disciplines, think critically in diverse fields, and thrive in global competitive environments.

The team’s success demonstrates that the institution’s academic model goes beyond specialised training to cultivate adaptability, problem-solving agility, and global readiness—qualities that enabled these students to hold their own against top schools from around the world.

The university fully sponsored the students’ participation in the competition, covering their travel, logistics, and welfare. This aligns with its “Beyond Degrees” philosophy, which prioritises practical exposure and international experience to produce globally competitive graduates.

Hosting the students in his office on their return, the Vice-Chancellor of Nile University, Professor Dilli Dogo, FNAMed, DFMC, described their achievement as further evidence of Nile University’s rising global profile. “We are building a university that delivers world-class education on par with the best anywhere in the world,” he said. “Our mandate is to expand what Nigerian students believe is possible and to equip them to compete and contribute globally.”

He added, “Our students must know they are global citizens. Exposure to international environments shapes their confidence, broadens their worldview, and prepares them for leadership.”

During their stay in Canada, the students also engaged in multicultural exchanges with peers from other countries and visited Niagara Falls.

The team’s success underscores the potential within tertiary institutions when talent is supported by visionary leadership and global exposure.

About Nile University of Nigeria

Nile University of Nigeria is a private multidisciplinary university established in 2009 and located in Abuja, Nigeria. Nile University is committed to building future generations of professionals and leaders who can thrive and positively impact society by leveraging academic innovation, state-of-the-art facilities, and a talented team of faculty and staff. The university currently has eight faculties (Health Sciences, Law, Engineering, Computing, Science, Arts & Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Environmental Sciences) and a School of Postgraduate Studies offering over 40 undergraduate programmes and more than 50 postgraduate programmes. Nile University is owned by Honoris United Universities, the first and largest pan-African private higher education institution with 16 institutions across 10 African countries.

About Honoris United Universities

Honoris United Universities is the first and largest pan-African private higher education network committed to transforming lives through relevant education for lifetime success. Collaborative intelligence, cultural agility, and mobile mindsets are at the heart of the Honoris approach to educating the next generation of leaders and professionals to make a transformative impact on a global scale. Honoris combines the expertise of its member institutions to develop world-class African human talent with an entrepreneurial mindset and 21st-century skills to thrive in the world of work.

Recognised as a New Champion by the World Economic Forum, Honoris comprises a community of 100,000+ students on 76 campuses in 26 cities. The network is formed of 16 institutions: multidisciplinary universities, specialised schools, technical and vocational institutes, contact, distance, and online institutions. Honoris has transformed more than 1.2 million lives to date with a legacy of 250+ years of experience in education, supported by exclusive academic partnerships and exchange programs in more than 250 universities across Europe, North America, and Asia. To strengthen its employability mandate, students benefit from an ecosystem of over 1,000 employer partners. More than 490 degrees are offered in Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering, IT, Business, Law, Architecture, Digital and Creative Arts, Fashion and Design, Media, Political Science, and Education.

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