PhD in Financial Mathematics @METU_ODTU | Ex Maths Lecturer | Mathematics Olympiad Trainer | Co founder @specialmaths
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I promised to come with receipts, this is an excitement I cant contain. Years of hard work, investing in these kids is paying off hugely.
We have just broken 20 year long record in the just concluded Pan African Maths Olympiad, 2026, in Ivory Coast.
Nigeria won 3 Silver Medals and 1 Bronze Medal.
Silver:
Chimfumnanya Aghaduno of Penny International School, now studying at African Olympiad Academy
Damaris Oyerinde of Ambassadors College,Ota
Luis Lu of Nigerian Tulips International College, Abuja
Bronze:
Ikenna Enwere of BrightSun. By the way, he got the second highest score (370) in Jamb this year, amazing talent.
This is the first time Nigeria has a female student that secures Silver medal at PAMO making Chimfumnanya the first Nigerian female with the highest score at PAMO ever.
This also means this is the first time we have 2 girls securing Silver medals from Nigeria.
This is a huge win for Nigeria and testament to the investment @SpecialMaths had made on these kids in the last couple of years.
Moment like this brings pure joy, we remain resolve that every child that enters our doors would leave a champion.
Big congratulations to the students, parents, schools for your continual cooperation.
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
"If I hadn't participated in Olympiads, I would never have challenged myself in a maths class in Nigeria. Not to brag, but I feel I could have gotten an A in WAEC maths as early as JSS3 or even earlier," Mmesomachi says.
He urges schools to always challenge their best minds and ensure they don't get comfortable, irrespective of how talented they are.
🎧 Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Link in the comments.
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Meet Mmesomachi Nwachukwu, a four-time AMC national champion, two-time Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad silver medallist, and three-time honourable mention recipient at the world's most prestigious mathematics competition, the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Undoubtedly one of the finest mathematical minds to come out of Nigeria, Mmesomachi @Mmesomachi1 has had a journey spanning several continents, culminating in a Master's degree in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, one of Russia's top research institutes.
He is currently a co-founder and instructor at Special Maths Academy @SpecialMaths, a premier academy in Nigeria that focuses on the discovery and nurturing of mathematical prodigies, in collaboration with the Nigerian Mathematical Centre and the African Olympiad Academy, Rwanda.
Driven by a passion for excellence, he has mentored, among others, Nigeria's first-ever female Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad silver medallists.
For our first episode, Zeitgeist Now: The Interview sits down with Mmesomachi to discuss what it takes to build a culture where mathematical ability can thrive. The episode drops on October 1st, the launch day of @thezeitgeistnow.
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
📢 BULK REGISTRATION for the Special Maths Contest JUST GOT EASIER!
We noticed that some schools were finding it difficult to register many students for the Special Maths Contest (SMC) 2026/2027 because they had to create multiple email addresses for their students.
We have solved that problem! 🎉
Now, you can register as many students as possible using just ONE email address! No need to create separate email addresses for every student.
📹 Simply watch the video and follow the step-by-step instructions to register your students in bulk.
🔗 The bulk registration link is in the comment section.
If you are a teacher, school owner, or administrator, this is your opportunity to make registration easier for your students.
The Special Maths Contest is FREE to enter, and we want more students to have the opportunity to participate.
📣 Share this post with other teachers and school administrators who need this information.
Let’s make mathematics accessible to more students and keep raising mathematical champions! 🏆
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
"If you look at some of the top frontier labs, some of the people at the helm of things are past olympiad students, for example the CEO of Anthropic."
Mmesomachi emphasizes the importance of cultivating curiosity through high-level olympiad participation.
🎧 Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Link in the comments.
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Meet Mmesomachi Nwachukwu, a four-time AMC national champion, two-time Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad silver medallist, and three-time honourable mention recipient at the world's most prestigious mathematics competition, the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Undoubtedly one of the finest mathematical minds to come out of Nigeria, Mmesomachi @Mmesomachi1 has had a journey spanning several continents, culminating in a Master's degree in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, one of Russia's top research institutes.
He is currently a co-founder and instructor at Special Maths Academy @SpecialMaths, a premier academy in Nigeria that focuses on the discovery and nurturing of mathematical prodigies, in collaboration with the Nigerian Mathematical Centre and the African Olympiad Academy, Rwanda.
Driven by a passion for excellence, he has mentored, among others, Nigeria's first-ever female Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad silver medallists.
For our first episode, Zeitgeist Now: The Interview sits down with Mmesomachi to discuss what it takes to build a culture where mathematical ability can thrive. The episode drops on October 1st, the launch day of @thezeitgeistnow.
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
a new nigerian elite is beginning to take shape.
unlike the rent-seeking elites of the past, many in this emerging class are building wealth through enterprise and ownership.
they understand something fundamental which is that wealth is not a fixed pie. it can be created, designed and compounded. and shared as well.
they are playing positive-sum games.
there is hope for the country.
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
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4.7M users & $170k revenue- all in a week
Fun fact, Shalom and I were childhood friends in port harcourt over 10 yrs ago. Glad to meet again at the top
Lagos Life launched on October 1st. Just 9 days later, over 4.7 million people have played the game.
Today, I’m excited to announce that Vatar, the parent company behind Lagos Life, has closed a $500K angel round led by AB Hassan (@ijbguy), Nathan Nwachuku (@_KingNath), and GB Agboola (@TechProd_Arch).
Lagos is just the beginning. We’re building entire worlds, and there’s so much more to come. 🌍
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Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
worked hard for 15+ years and compounded value in equity and relationships.
today, i can’t keep up with the endless opportunities, constantly diverting to folks i’m mentoring and working with.
money pours into my accounts monthly, from dividends and returns on assets whether or not i do any work.
instead of inflating my lifestyle unnecessarily, i’m investing in more assets: friends, family, more businesses and communities, so we all grow together
This is such a brilliant and insightful conversation. @Mmesomachi1 is one of the few people I learn from on a daily basis. Not only a genius at maths, but his sense and ideas on how to get Nigeria to be a world class environment to nurture our talents and citizens is second to none.
@iyefuu Excellent podcast. Thoroughly enjoyed this, everyone should follow your work.
Mmesomachi speaks about Professor Alexander Animalu, a Nigerian physicist of international repute whose work has spanned condensed matter physics and solar energy. His landmark 1965 Cambridge PhD research paper on "screened model potentials" became a historic citation classic that stood alongside work contributing to several Nobel Prizes in Physics.
🎧 Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Link in comments.
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
@Mmesomachi1 is still the best mathematician I've ever met, I was a fanboy back in high school and he inspired me to go all in on physics. I'm still a fanboy🫡
The Nigerian intellectual class will define the fate of this nation and the continent
Meet Mmesomachi Nwachukwu, a four-time AMC national champion, two-time Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad silver medallist, and three-time honourable mention recipient at the world's most prestigious mathematics competition, the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Undoubtedly one of the finest mathematical minds to come out of Nigeria, Mmesomachi @Mmesomachi1 has had a journey spanning several continents, culminating in a Master's degree in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, one of Russia's top research institutes.
He is currently a co-founder and instructor at Special Maths Academy @SpecialMaths, a premier academy in Nigeria that focuses on the discovery and nurturing of mathematical prodigies, in collaboration with the Nigerian Mathematical Centre and the African Olympiad Academy, Rwanda.
Driven by a passion for excellence, he has mentored, among others, Nigeria's first-ever female Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad silver medallists.
For our first episode, Zeitgeist Now: The Interview sits down with Mmesomachi to discuss what it takes to build a culture where mathematical ability can thrive. The episode drops on October 1st, the launch day of @thezeitgeistnow.
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
"There's a mediocrity problem in our educational systems. In our intention to carry everyone along, we've lowered the standard a whole lot."
Mmesomachi on the state of Mathematics education in Nigeria, and what adaptive systems like Germany's are doing differently.
🎧 Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Link in comments.
Meet Mmesomachi Nwachukwu, a four-time AMC national champion, two-time Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad silver medallist, and three-time honourable mention recipient at the world's most prestigious mathematics competition, the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Undoubtedly one of the finest mathematical minds to come out of Nigeria, Mmesomachi @Mmesomachi1 has had a journey spanning several continents, culminating in a Master's degree in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, one of Russia's top research institutes.
He is currently a co-founder and instructor at Special Maths Academy @SpecialMaths, a premier academy in Nigeria that focuses on the discovery and nurturing of mathematical prodigies, in collaboration with the Nigerian Mathematical Centre and the African Olympiad Academy, Rwanda.
Driven by a passion for excellence, he has mentored, among others, Nigeria's first-ever female Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad silver medallists.
For our first episode, Zeitgeist Now: The Interview sits down with Mmesomachi to discuss what it takes to build a culture where mathematical ability can thrive. The episode drops on October 1st, the launch day of @thezeitgeistnow.
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
🇳🇬 Happy Independence Day, Nigeria🇳🇬
Today, we celebrate the strength, potential, and promise of our great nation and most importantly, the young minds who will take the lead in shaping the Nigeria of tomorrow.
At Special Maths Academy, we believe that nurturing young talents today means building the problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders Nigeria needs for the future.
As we celebrate our independence, let us continue to identify, nurture, and empower the next generation of exceptional minds.
Special Maths Contest (SMC 2026/2027) registration is LIVE!
Give your child the opportunity to discover their mathematical potential and take the first step towards a greater future.
Registration link is in the comment section.
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
Meet Mmesomachi Nwachukwu, a four-time AMC national champion, two-time Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad silver medallist, and three-time honourable mention recipient at the world's most prestigious mathematics competition, the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Undoubtedly one of the finest mathematical minds to come out of Nigeria, Mmesomachi @Mmesomachi1 has had a journey spanning several continents, culminating in a Master's degree in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, one of Russia's top research institutes.
He is currently a co-founder and instructor at Special Maths Academy @SpecialMaths, a premier academy in Nigeria that focuses on the discovery and nurturing of mathematical prodigies, in collaboration with the Nigerian Mathematical Centre and the African Olympiad Academy, Rwanda.
Driven by a passion for excellence, he has mentored, among others, Nigeria's first-ever female Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad silver medallists.
For our first episode, Zeitgeist Now: The Interview sits down with Mmesomachi to discuss what it takes to build a culture where mathematical ability can thrive. The episode drops on October 1st, the launch day of @thezeitgeistnow.
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
Last edition, we watched students from different schools across Nigeria take on challenging mathematical problems, push beyond their limits, build new friendships, learn from top Olympiad mentors, and discover just how far their talent could take them.
For many of them, the Special Maths Contest was more than a competition. It was the beginning of a journey into the world of Olympiads, advanced mathematics, scholarships, and international opportunities.
This edition, we're taking things to another level.
🚀 The Special Maths Contest 2027 is bigger and better.
For the first time, we now have:
📚 Junior Category (Grade 5–9)
📚 Senior Category (Grade 10–12 and secondary school graduates below 20 years)
The best students from across the country will be invited to Abuja for the National Finals, where they will enjoy an unforgettable experience of learning, competition, networking, mentorship, and celebration.
🏆 Exciting prizes await winners, including:
💻 Laptops
📱 Tablets
💰 Cash prizes
🌍 International prizes
🎁 Cash rewards for teachers of winning students
More importantly, SMC serves as a pathway to prestigious international opportunities such as:
🌍 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
🌍 Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO)
🌍 European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO)
🌍 African Olympiad Academy (AOA) programmes
🌍 Other global STEM and scholarship opportunities
If your child, student, or school has ever dreamed of competing on the international stage, this is the opportunity to start that journey.
Registration is now open.
Register today and share this opportunity with parents, teachers, students, schools, and communities around you.
The next Olympiad medalist may be closer than you think.
👇 Registration link is in the comments.
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
Click to register for the Special Maths Contest: specialmathscontest.com
Excellent job by the team. Nigerian students, especially the girl child must have a path to compete globally and be represented in global maths Olympiad contests. @SpecialMaths is leading this initiative through European Girls Maths Olympiad.
Make sure you spread the word and every student from primary 5 to SSS3 can participate in the upcoming edition of Special Maths Contest. Register today. specialmathscontest.com
Today, the Special Maths Academy (SMA) team was represented at the SDG Maths Competition in Abuja by Wakiliat Oyiza and Haliru Animoku, where we had the opportunity to interact with and encourage young girls to actively participate in mathematics competitions and STEM opportunities.
During her address, Wakiliat highlighted SMA's partnership with the National Mathematical Centre (NMC) in identifying, nurturing, and preparing talented students for prestigious international competitions such as:
🌍 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
🌍 Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO)
🌍 European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO)
🌍 And other global STEM opportunities
She emphasized that the Special Maths Contest (SMC) serves as one of the major pathways through which students are identified and prepared for these opportunities, encouraging the girls not to be afraid of competition but to see it as a platform for growth, excellence, and global impact.
The vision of the SDG Maths Competition aligns strongly with SMA's commitment to ensuring that girls understand that Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, and related fields are not reserved for boys alone. Girls belong in these spaces, and they can excel at the highest levels.
To every parent, teacher, and school owner:
If you would like your child or student to compete on international stages, access world-class training opportunities, win exciting prizes, and potentially gain pathways to scholarships and top universities around the world, now is the time to act.
🚀 Registration for the Special Maths Contest 2027 is now open.
Give your child the opportunity to discover how far their talent can go.
Registration link is in the comment section.
Registration ends on January, 3rd, 2027.
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
As a parent, have you ever looked at your child solving a difficult problem and wondered:
*"What if they are capable of much more than we realize?"*
Many parents know their children are talented, but talent alone is not enough. Young people need the right opportunities, training, exposure, and platform to showcase what they can do.
The Special Maths Contest (SMC) 2027 was created to find students with exceptional mathematical ability and connect them to opportunities that can take them from the classroom to the global stage.
Through SMC, students gain a pathway to competitions and programmes such as:
🌍 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
🌍 Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO)
🌍 European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO)
🌍 African Olympiad Academy (AOA) Programmes
🌍 Other international STEM and scholarship opportunities
This edition's competition features:
🔹 Junior Category (Grade 5–9)
🔹 Senior Category (Grade 10–12 and secondary school graduates below 20 years)
There are exciting prizes to be won, including:
💰 Cash prizes
💻 Laptops
📱 Tablets
🏅 International prizes for overall winners
Registration is FREE, but the journey starts with taking action.
If you believe your child has what it takes to compete with the best, don't wait until registration is almost over.
Register today and share this opportunity with other parents, schools, teachers, and students.
Registration link is in the comment section.
Register now.
A future mathematician, scientist, engineer, researcher, or innovator may be waiting for this opportunity.
Listen to the champ Chimfumnanya Aghaduno. 👏👏👏👏.
Follow @SpecialMaths to watch this special edition when its out with the Nigerian Silver medalist in the just concluded Pan African Maths Olympiad 2026.
More quality content from @SpecialMaths as we go into another edition of SpecialMaths Contest.
Register here: specialmathscontest.com
From a classroom in Lagos to the global mathematics stage. 🌍🥈
Meet Chimfumnanya Aghaduno.
As a student of Penny International Secondary School, Lagos, Chimfunanya was registered for the Special Maths Contest.
That one registration opened a door.
SMC identified her mathematical potential. SMA trained and mentored her. She went on to represent Nigeria at PAMO, becoming one of the first Nigerian girls to clinch a silver medal. 🥈🇳🇬
She also earned a fully funded scholarship to the African Olympiad Academy (AOA), joining a community of talented young mathematicians from across Africa.
One student. One teacher/school registration. One opportunity. A journey from school to the global stage. 🌍
Teachers and schools, you could help discover the next Chimfunanya.
Parents, your child could be next.
🏆 Special Maths Contest 2026/2027 is now OPEN, and registration is FREE!
📚 Junior: Grade 5–9
📚 Senior: Grade 10–12 & secondary school graduates below 20
Give a talented student the chance to be discovered, trained, and connected to bigger opportunities.
👉 Register FREE today.
👉 Encourage your students to participate.
👉 Share with a parent, teacher, or a school today
🎥 Watch Chimfunanya’s testimonial and see where her journey began.
🔗 Registration link in the comments.
Special Maths Contest 2026/2027
Raising Mathematical Champions. 🧮🏆
#SpecialMathsContest #SMC2027 #SpecialMathsAcademy #Mathematics #PAMO
Abdulwahab Animoku, PhD retweeted
Have you ever looked at your child solving a difficult problem and thought, 'This child is really good at this'?" And wondered just how far their talent could take them if given the right opportunity?
What if the Special Maths Contest is the platform that helps unlock that potential?
Every year, there are brilliant students sitting in classrooms across Nigeria whose talents go unnoticed, not because they lack ability, but because they lack opportunities.
The Special Maths Contest (SMC) was created to change that.
Through SMC, students gain access to:
✅ National and international recognition
✅ Olympiad training and mentorship
✅ Opportunities to represent Nigeria at competitions such as IMO, PAMO, and EGMO
✅ Scholarships and STEM opportunities
✅ Cash prizes, laptops, and tablets
This year's competition is open to:
📚 Junior Category (Grade 5–9)
📚 Senior Category (Grade 10–12 and secondary school graduates below 20)
The next mathematical champion, Olympiad medalist, researcher, engineer, or STEM innovator could be in your home, school, church, or community right now.
Don't let talent go undiscovered.
Register today and encourage your children, students, family members, and friends to participate.
A single opportunity can change a student's future.
Registration link is in the comments section.
Click to register now.
