Teen Innovation Challenge Launches in Nigeria January 2026
Youth-led iCOVE partners with UNICEF ambassador Tariq Lawal to launch a challenge for African teenagers. The initiative aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young Nigerians.
Youth-led iCOVE partners with UNICEF ambassador Tariq Lawal to launch a challenge for African teenagers. The initiative aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young Nigerians.
Bauchi State has trained 800 health personnel to improve management of medical consumables across 350 facilities, backed by a N500 million investment to boost local procurement and prevent waste.
Wema Bank's Hackaholics 6.0 has empowered young Nigerian innovators, awarding N120 million in cash prizes. Discover the winners and the bank's commitment to STEM and youth development.
Discover how OHMS Capital is transforming Nigeria's investment landscape with data-driven fintech, blockchain ventures like WePairYou, and major agribusiness focus. Learn their growth strategy and vision for Africa.
Ksircomfort Construction urges wider use of sustainable materials & digital approvals to cut costs & delays in Nigeria's housing sector. Founder Ademola Idris highlights innovation & trust.
Nigeria's PadHer initiative, using comics to teach menstrual health, is named a top 100 global education innovation by HundrED for the third consecutive year. Discover its impact across Africa.
Shedrach Jonah's session at the BXcraft Tech Forum demystified mobile development, offering a practical roadmap for young Nigerians. The event, supported by the Federal Ministry, aims to strengthen the nation's digital future.
Stakeholders at the Nigeria Transport Infrastructure Summit 2025 advocate for tech-driven innovation and urgent financial reforms to revive Nigeria's ailing transport sector and boost economic growth. Read more.
OPay Nigeria scooped Fintech Company of the Year and Best Fintech in Cybersecurity at the 2025 Tech Innovation Awards. Read about their commitment to secure digital finance.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke announces the 2026 Osun Tech Festival, a 20-hectare Digital City, and a new electricity law to empower local innovators and attract global partners. Discover the state's tech roadmap.
At the 2025 Social Innovators Programme, LEAP Africa declared Africa a global innovation centre driven by youth. Discover the award winners and key insights.
NSIA-MedServe partners with GE Healthcare to establish 10 diagnostic centres nationwide by mid-2026, boosting access to CT scans, mammography, and X-rays for early disease detection.
First City Monument Bank (FCMB), FMO, and HeaveVentures conclude the AgriTech Hackathon 2025, awarding Qiqi Farms as the grand winner. Discover how this initiative boosts Nigeria's agricultural innovation.
DeRemi Atanda receives the prestigious Nigeria Computer Society Fellowship for his transformative work in fintech and public financial systems. Discover his journey and lasting impact on Nigeria's digital economy.
Academics from 11 Nigerian tertiary institutions have unveiled innovative prototypes, marking a major milestone for TETFund's research and development initiatives in the country.
Adeleke Timileyin, known as Ekunrawo, shifts from entertainment to tech with EK Beatz Audio wireless speakers launch in Lagos, signaling Nigeria's growing local manufacturing movement.
NACETEM unveils a 5-year plan to equip 1 million Nigerians with tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills. This initiative aims to boost national competitiveness and create a skilled workforce for a knowledge-driven economy. Learn more about this tran
Education experts criticize Nigeria's Science and Technology ministries for inadequate innovation support. They urge curriculum reforms emphasizing entrepreneurship from primary level.
Young Africa Innovates Programme launches statewide showcases featuring 205 finalists. 70% are women, 14% persons with disabilities. Discover youth-driven solutions from Dec 4-18.
Zenith Bank empowers African innovators with N140 million funding at 2025 Tech Fair. Ten startups including Trust Loop and Cubbes Technologies receive grants and mentorship to scale their solutions.
Industry leaders Adeyinka Adedokun and Olubayo Adekambi stress the need for integrated systems and strategic tech adoption to build a sustainable digital future for Africa.
Zenith Bank demonstrates strong commitment to Nigeria's tech ecosystem through Future Forward 5.0 summit featuring hackathons, startup pitches and innovation showcases in Lagos.
TETFund's leadership advocates for increased national support to drive innovation, reduce import dependence, and create jobs. A ₦70 billion budget is allocated for campus power solutions.
Smartisan Investment Nigeria Limited introduces innovative agricultural spraying drums in Kura, Kano. This technology increases yields by 15-20%, cuts chemical use by 40%, and tackles labour shortages for Nigerian farmers.
TETFund Executive Secretary Sunny Echono urges increased national backing to boost innovation, reduce import dependence, and create jobs through research investment.
European Union launches Women Venture Studio in Kano to empower female digital entrepreneurs through skills training, market access and circular fashion initiatives. Join the movement!
Global leader Tosin Ojo launches the 2025 Analytics Hackathon to elevate data mastery in Nigeria. Join the competition to solve real-world business problems using analytics.
University of Lagos partners with IRF for Agroween 2025 festival and ARA Awards on November 25. Event aims to address food insecurity through innovation and agricultural literacy among students.
Over 64,000 Nigerian schoolchildren showcased incredible art from Indomie packs at the 10th Team Yourself Up competition. Discover the young innovators shaping a creative future!
YANGG President Kelechi Ndieze calls on African youth to seize control of the continent's digital narrative. Discover how young innovators are driving change.