The Nigeria Spelling Bee, a premier national competition, celebrates and nurtures the linguistic talents of young Nigerians. Endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Education and in collaboration with the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), our mission is to foster intellectual excellence. Our champions not only win prestigious scholarships but also represent Nigeria on international stages like the African Spelling Bee. Join us in empowering the next generation of wordsmiths and scholars.
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The Nigeria Spelling Bee offers an unparalleled platform for students to showcase their spelling abilities, boost their confidence, and achieve academic recognition.
Participants stand the chance to win up to One Million Naira Scholarship. Embark on this spellbinding journey and pave the way for academic success.
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The competition is open to all students in Nigeria within the criteria, both Spellers registering under their schools or registered independently by parents.
The Nigeria Spelling Bee does not provide a list of English words that will be used in the competition, as we expect spellers to vastly read and not just cram-up words.
However, there is a Practice Word list of more than 700 words available in the Study guide.
Spellers are expected to read broadly and use the study guide as a guide on how words are usually formed based on their origins.
The competition is organised by the Bee Spelling Competition Initiative, an NGO duly registered with the CAC and endorsed by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission and the Federal Ministry of Education to carry out the Nigeria Spelling Bee for both Primary and Secondary School students in Nigeria and send Spellers to represent Nigeria at international literary competitions such as the African Spelling Bee. The organisation is also in a working relationship with the Ministry of Information and Culture.