TD Abakaliki, Ebonyi State — A 14-year-old SS1 student, Eze Bryan Chinny, from White Cloud College, Abakaliki, has emerged as the winner of the Sterling Bank Online Mathematics Quiz, clinching the ₦500,000 prize.
Chinny distinguished himself by taking first position in the elimination stage.
He went ahead and won the live show finals, earning recognition as one of Nigeria’s brightest young mathematicians.
The Sterling Bank Online Maths Quiz is a nationwide mathematics competition organized by Sterling Bank Plc.
It was designed to promote academic excellence and encourage young students to showcase their problem-solving skills.
Background
- Organizer: Sterling Bank Plc
- Format: Conducted online, accessible nationwide
- Stages: Timed elimination rounds and live finals broadcast online
- Prize: ₦500,000 for first place, plus national recognition

Reactions
Education advocate Alex Onyia praised Chinny’s achievement.
Onyia described him as “the best in Mathematics in Nigeria for the month of August”.
He noted that he is also the best student overall in his class.
Onyia hailed him as a “genius” whose success reflects the potential of Nigerian youth.
Other tributes have poured in across social media, celebrating Chinny’s victory and highlighting the importance of nurturing young talent in STEM education.
Purpose of the Quiz and Impact
- Inspire students to pursue excellence in mathematics
- Bridge educational gaps by providing equal opportunities nationwide
- Spotlight talent and give young achievers national recognition
The competition has become a platform for discovering Nigeria’s future innovators, with winners celebrated widely in educational circles.
Sterling Bank’s initiative underscores its commitment to corporate social responsibility in education.
Eze Bryan Chinny’s triumph in the Sterling Bank Online Maths Quiz not only brings pride to Ebonyi State but also shines a spotlight on Nigeria’s emerging generation of problem-solvers.
His victory is a testament to the transformative power of education and opportunity.














