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17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Infoguy666(op): 8:27am On Aug 05, 2025
In a remarkable display of intellect and mastery of the English language, 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu from Yobe State, has emerged as the World Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London, United Kingdom, News360 Nigeria reports.

Representing Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Yobe State, Nafisa triumphed over 69 countries and topped a staggering 20,000 participants worldwide, a feat that places her firmly in the global spotlight and marks a historic moment for Nigeria in international academic competitions.

The TeenEagle competition, renowned for its rigorous assessment of English language proficiency, critical thinking, and communication skills, saw students from English-speaking and non-English-speaking countries alike compete at the highest level.

This remarkable achievement was contained in a statement issued by the head of the Aminu family, Hassan Salifu, who described the victory as a product of dedication, discipline, and the enabling support of the state government.

According to him, “Our daughter’s global success would not have been possible without the visionary support for education by His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, whose efforts have brought international honour to our state and nation.”

He said, Nafisa’s outstanding performance outshined even participants from native English-speaking nations, an accomplishment that speaks volumes about her dedication, intelligence, and academic preparation.

Nafisa’s victory has sparked celebrations across Nigeria, especially in her home state of Yobe. Her family expressed heartfelt gratitude to Mai Mala Buni, whose strategic investment in education they say laid the foundation for their daughter’s success.

“Our daughter’s global achievement would not have been possible without Governor Buni’s extraordinary support for education in the state,” the Aminu family said. “His efforts have not only transformed our schools but have now brought global honour to Yobe, the northern region, and the entire nation.”

They also extended appreciation to the management and teachers of Nigerian Tulip International College, whose dedication to academic excellence, they believe, prepared Nafisa to compete and win on the global stage.

LEADERSHIP gathered that Nigerians across the country are now calling for Nafisa to be officially recognised with State and National Honours, as many believe her victory is not only a personal triumph but a symbol of Nigeria’s untapped academic potential.

“She has made our country proud, defeating nations where English is the first language. Her victory sends a strong message: Nigerian students can compete and win globally when given the right support, “another proud relative noted.
https://news360ng.com/17-year-old-yobe-student-defeats-69-countries-to-win-global-english-championship-in-london/

Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Sermwell(m): 9:10am On Aug 05, 2025
Igbo amaka! This is good for the image of the country

Let's celebrate this young woman irrespective of her tribe! Because some people are coming to claim it's Tinubu s handiwork, meanwhile education has been terrible under his watch
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Bananapill: 9:10am On Aug 05, 2025
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by teekrackz(m): 9:10am On Aug 05, 2025
This is highly commendable…sky is the limit Nafisa
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by havenz(m): 9:10am On Aug 05, 2025
This is great, I love it when education is put first in kids before anything else. Make our government give her $100k and 3 bedroom bungalow ooo, i no wan hear say money don finish OO.
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Levels1(m): 9:10am On Aug 05, 2025
wowwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by specialmati(m): 9:11am On Aug 05, 2025
cool cool cool cool cool cool cool waooh nigeria to the world.11 more characters needed
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by MyExpression(m): 9:11am On Aug 05, 2025
Proud moments.

Our ladies be making us proud these days.

Maybe Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala can come run for the Presidency.
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by AngelicBeing: 9:11am On Aug 05, 2025
Amazing and Fantastic ooooooooooooooooooo, kudos to her jare cheesy
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Mastadestiny(m): 9:11am On Aug 05, 2025
Wonderful!!! . This is very uncommon but not unprecedented. Congratulations to our own Nafisat
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Maxxim: 9:11am On Aug 05, 2025
Govt should not forget to host her and give her own $100k
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by DarkkManB: 9:11am On Aug 05, 2025
Nigerians are just winning left, right, center and everywhere. Congratulations to Nafisat.
I suggest that the president arrange $200k for her grin
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by FitCorper: 9:12am On Aug 05, 2025
She don start brightly and has an achievement to be proud of. My prayer for her is that God protect her from any preek that intends to reset her destiny.
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Dbestbrest: 9:12am On Aug 05, 2025
Congratulations Baby Girl. Continue to make Nigeria proud. Yobe State Government must support her with scholarship to further her education to university level. it must not just be cash always. She must be supported at all cost to be a role model to girl child in the northern part of Nigeria
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by benardtotti(m): 9:12am On Aug 05, 2025
Congratulations Nafisa , $100k loading for you plus scholarship 🙌
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by U09ce: 9:12am On Aug 05, 2025
This one too is federal character and quota system product, since it's the southerners that only got brains. Winks

Congratulations, to our dear Nafisa. Keep breaking barriers.
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Softmirror:
They are called TSAN, The Silent Achievers of Nigeria. No noise, no unnecessary irritating pride.

Tafawa Balewa and his fluency in English comes to mind.

Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by symbianDON(m): 9:14am On Aug 05, 2025
This one will not be rewarded with $100,000 o. Just dey look
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Treasure17(m): 9:14am On Aug 05, 2025
Wow. This is commendable. She should collect his share from Tinubu. 100 thousand dollars.
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by RightChannel: 9:14am On Aug 05, 2025
Aboki girl for the first time in the history of Nigeria
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by PRINCESSFCFANSs(f): 9:15am On Aug 05, 2025
OK


Good ,


Just remain focused


Princess Faith Chukwuamaka
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Treasure17(m): 9:15am On Aug 05, 2025
symbianDON:
This one will not be rewarded with $100,000 o. Just dey look
Nah it's not happening. All these charade disguising as charity by Tinubu is all politics.
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by TouchNfollow(f): 9:15am On Aug 05, 2025
Arewa Amaka!!!!





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Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Moreze: 9:16am On Aug 05, 2025
This is remarkable fit. More grace and win to u . I pray the heavenlies bless her and keep her..
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by sheusman(m): 9:17am On Aug 05, 2025
That's good news. Congratulations Nafisa Congratulations Nigeria. I hope FGN will host her with $100, 000, a house in Abuja and a national honour as token of appreciation.
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by musicwriter(m): 9:17am On Aug 05, 2025
You all need to know that nobody on this planet can get above you as a black if you're in your right state of mind. Our ancestors spoke an average of six different languages fluently.

You have to ask yourself; if she can do that in English, how much more would she do if she studied her native language?

Chances are that she doesn't even speak her native language because we're drunk in what doesn't concern us.
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Nakuza(m): 9:18am On Aug 05, 2025
Congratulations dearie. Truly Naija no dey carry last. The Naija spirit...
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by LagosOrigin: 9:19am On Aug 05, 2025
Maxxim:
Govt should not forget to host her and give her own $100k
She deserve it and even more for making us proud

God bless her
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by Reference(m): 9:20am On Aug 05, 2025
Hmmm..... season of a hundred thousand dollars. Oya Mr. Akpabio, it is your turn to shower the naira.
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by 99thEnemy(m): 9:20am On Aug 05, 2025
Her English proficiency must be at least C1, if not C2.
Re: 17-year-Old Nafisa Defeats 69 Countries To Win Global English Contest by AllBlack: 9:20am On Aug 05, 2025
But she will still need to pay 300k to write English exams to enter UK.
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