Welcome to SBNC
“Unlocking Nigeria’s Brightest Minds Through the Power of Physics.”
Our Story
SBNC was founded by Mrs. Joy Melchizedek in 2025
Founded in 2025 by Mrs. Joy Melchizedek, the Smart Brain National Challenge (SBNC) was born out of a passion to spotlight and celebrate academic excellence among Nigerian secondary school students—starting with the powerful subject of Physics, Literature and Accounting.
SBNC is more than a competition; it’s a movement designed to challenge, inspire, and empower students to think critically, solve real-world problems, and become future leaders in science and innovation. What began as a bold idea by Mrs. Melchizedek has grown into a national platform for discovering and rewarding brilliance.
20k
Schools Competing
200K
Secondary School students competing
1st
Edition in 2026.
Process
To Partake in SBNC
1. Register
Register as a student of a Secondary school in Nigeria
2. Enroll
Enroll in the SBNC course to understand our curriculum and be very prepared for this challenge
3. Compete
Now you are prepared for the challenge, take the exam on the scheduled date and come for the Live challenge
The Goal
Our Mission
To discover, develop, and celebrate the brightest secondary school minds across Nigeria by providing a national platform that challenges intellectual capacity, fosters curiosity, and promotes excellence starting with Physics, Literature and Accounting.
We are committed to inspiring a generation of critical thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers through structured academic competitions that prepare students for global relevance.
The Outlook
Our Vision
To become Nigeria’s leading academic competition platform—raising a generation of exceptional students equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and creativity to transform their communities and lead in science, innovation, and global excellence.
