2 h. ago UNDP, REA Partner On Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition, Innovation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a landmark partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition, boost innovation, and prepare a future-ready workforce. The collaboration will focus on five core pillars: energising education and innovation, expanding skills development, supporting state-level policy reforms, unlocking innovative financing, and advancing research […]

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29 h. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Israel Opens 40 Startup Opportunities For Nigerian Innovators

The Israeli government has announced that it has opened 40 startup opportunities for Nigerian innovators to enhance their potential for productivity and investment to strengthen the capacity for skill development of Nigerian inventors. This was the crux of the deputy minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Sharren Miriam Haskel-Harpaz’s visit to the […]

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4 d. ago LAIF Awards 2025: AAAN gears up to celebrate excellence in creative industry

It is another year to celebrate excellence, originality, and innovation among players in Nigeria and West Africa’s creative industry as read more LAIF Awards 2025: AAAN gears up to celebrate excellence in creative industry

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5 d. ago Cascador Unveils 2025 Cohort: Eleven Visionary Leaders Driving Africa’s Transformation

Diverse group of innovators reflects Nigeria’s entrepreneurial future—with 40% women and strong Northern representation Lagos, Nigeria – August XX, 2025 read more Cascador Unveils 2025 Cohort: Eleven Visionary Leaders Driving Africa’s Transformation

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5 d. ago FirstBank drives inclusive fintech innovation at Toronto confab

FirstBank recently sponsored the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), held from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto, in its efforts to reinforce its commitment to tech advancement. Convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, the summit brought together top fintech leaders, regulators, startups and investors from Africa and […] The post FirstBank drives inclusive fintech innovation at Toronto confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Oando Foundation Empowers Nigerian Youth With Green Upskilling Programme

Oando Foundation has launched the Green Youth Upskilling Programme (GYUP) pilot, a workforce development initiative for young Nigerians in the renewable energy and waste management sectors. The launch also marks the formal introduction of the project implementing partner, Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre (NCIC), and technical training providers supporting the programme. The Green Youth Upskilling Programme […]

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9 d. ago How Adewale Adeniyi’s innovation resonates at Nigeria’s second busiest port

Tribune Online How Adewale Adeniyi’s innovation resonates at Nigeria’s second busiest port While it is no longer news that the tenure of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, was extended on July 31, 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for an additional one year, the Customs CG’s satisfactory performance as exemplified at Tin-Can Customs Command has gone a long way in impacting the national economy, […] How Adewale Adeniyi’s innovation resonates at Nigeria’s second busiest port Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Innovation, technology key to Nigeria’s industrial development – Nnaji

By Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has stated that innovation and technology are critical for Nigeria’s industrial development. Nnaji made this known at the ongoing 2025 edition of the Nigeria Manufacturing & Equipment/Nigerian Raw Materials (NME/NIRAM) Expo, in Lagos. He commended the Raw Materials Research and […] The post Innovation, technology key to Nigeria’s industrial development – Nnaji appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NME/NIRAM expo: Nigerian leaders vow to accelerate manufacturing with technology

Tribune Online NME/NIRAM expo: Nigerian leaders vow to accelerate manufacturing with technology Top government officials and industry leaders gathered in Lagos for the Nigeria Manufacturing & Equipment/Nigerian Raw Materials (NME/NIRAM) Expo 2025, where a clear message emerged: technology, innovation, and collaboration are the keys to unlocking Nigeria’s industrial potential. The event, themed ‘Accelerating Sustainable Manufacturing Through Cutting-Edge Equipment And Technology Solutions’, served as a platform for policymakers […] NME/NIRAM expo: Nigerian leaders vow to accelerate manufacturing with technology Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tinubu approves N4.2bn NRF grant, 18 Innovation Hubs for tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved a N4,249,626,817.69 grant for funding 158 research projects under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF) 2024 Grant Cycle. The approval followed the report of the TETFund National Research Fund Screening and Monitoring Committee (NRFS&MC), which recommended funding 158 research proposals after a […] The post Tinubu approves N4.2bn NRF grant, 18 Innovation Hubs for tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Airtel bets on network innovation to power Nigeria’s urban digital demand

As Nigeria’s cities expand and digital consumption accelerates, Airtel Nigeria says it is ramping up network innovation, AI-powered experience tools, read more Airtel bets on network innovation to power Nigeria’s urban digital demand

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1 week ago Nigeria is on the path of transformative industrial era – RMRDC DG

Nigeria is on the verge of a new era, anchored on innovation and resourcefulness, according to Nnanyelugo Martin Ike-Muonso, Director-General, read more Nigeria is on the path of transformative industrial era – RMRDC DG

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1 week ago NAAC partners with American university to drive global learning innovation

By Damiete Braide Nubian American Advanced College (NAAC), Lekki, Lagos, in collaboration with Johnson C Smith University (JCSU), USA, has strengthened academic ties between Nigeria and the United States through strategic partnerships during the recent International Edufair for Nigerian students held recently in Lagos. In her address, Dr. Vallery Keyla, President of JCSU, underscored the […] The post NAAC partners with American university to drive global learning innovation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Agro processing zones’ initiative will boost food production — Shettima

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative will drive an industrial revolution in Nigeria’s agriculture sector, fostering innovation and inclusive prosperity. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the SAPZ programme in Ijaiye, near Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Shettima, represented by […] The post Agro processing zones’ initiative will boost food production — Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NSIA awards $220,000 combined prize to top three innovation challenge winners

Tribune Online NSIA awards $220,000 combined prize to top three innovation challenge winners The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has awarded a combined prize of $220,000 in cash to the top three innovators that emerged as winners of the third edition of the NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 3.0). The NPI 3.0 is an initiative designed to support early-stage Nigerian innovators developing transformative solutions to address some of […] NSIA awards $220,000 combined prize to top three innovation challenge winners Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ten Nigerian startups clinch NSIA’s $220,000 prize for innovation

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has awarded 10 early-stage Nigerian innovators a total of $220,000 in funding at the read more Ten Nigerian startups clinch NSIA’s $220,000 prize for innovation

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3 w. ago Why Nigerian brands must pay attention to connected TV marketing

In recent years, Nigerian businesses have made impressive strides in brand building, storytelling, and digital innovation. Yet, when it comes read more Why Nigerian brands must pay attention to connected TV marketing

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3 w. ago Zenith named Nigeria’s best bank at Euromoney awards for excellence 2025

Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in London, is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products […] The post Zenith named Nigeria’s best bank at Euromoney awards for excellence 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Entrepreneur Tasks Artisans, Technicians On Digital Upskilling At Bauchi Forum

The convener of the Nigerian Artisans and Technicians Conference, Mr. Dayo Bello, has urged Nigerian artisans and technicians to embrace technology and upskill to remain competitive and meet global standards. Bello disclosed this during the Nigerian Artisans and Technicians Conference, which focused on innovation and green technology, held in Bauchi. In his welcome address, Bello […]

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