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Intellectual Property A Catalyst for Development
Intellectual Property is essential for innovation. It provides the legal framework that protects any form of creativity, be it inventions, artistic pieces, designs, names, images, products, and services used in trade and commerce. Intellectual Property is more than just protection. It is an economic tool that if properly harnessed, will ensure that innovators, creatives, entrepreneurs […]
Innovation For Development
The word innovation has seen more frequent use across different spaces. While innovation is the process of creating or introducing new ideas, products and services, innovation for development holds a broader, more complex meaning. It involves the use of improved processes, technologies and services to create solutions that addresses global challenges and contributes to economic, […]
Reimagining Development in a Digital Age
As Nigeria stands at the threshold of a digital future, the UNDP Innovation Center is playing a pivotal role in shaping the country’s trajectory. The center’s commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation is not just about solving today’s problems—it is about building a foundation for a more resilient, inclusive, and prosperous Nigeria. Through its […]
UNILAG & UNDP High Level Panel Discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Quick recap The meeting focused on the role of artificial intelligence in Africa’s development, particularly in education and technology sectors, with discussions on the potential benefits, risks, and challenges of AI implementation. Participants emphasized the importance of Africa developing its own AI solutions, owning its data, and integrating AI into curricula to avoid being left […]
Accelerator Lab: Local Solutions for Local Challenges
One of the standout features of the UNDP Innovation Center is the Accelerator Lab. This initiative is dedicated to exploring, experimenting, and mapping out local solutions to the most complex development challenges in Nigeria. The Accelerator Lab operates on the principle that the best solutions often come from within the communities that face the challenges. […]
The timbuktoo Fintech Hub: A Game-Changer for Africa’s Startup Ecosystem
At the heart of the UNDP Innovation Center is the timbuktoo Fintech t Hub, a central component of the larger UNDP timbuktoo Initiative, which seeks to strengthen Africa’s innovation ecosystem, a visionary initiative positioned to become the world’s largest financing facility dedicated to supporting Africa’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. This hub aims to bring together catalytic […]
A New Era
Nigeria is a country brimming with potential. With a population of over 200 million people, a significant proportion of whom are under the age of 30, the country is poised to harness its demographic dividend for sustainable development. However, Nigeria also faces significant challenges, including high levels of unemployment, poverty, and infrastructural deficits. Traditional development […]
How UNDP Nigeria Innovation Center is Championing Digital Transformation to Foster Development in Nigeria
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has long been recognized as a global leader in the fight against poverty and the pursuit of sustainable development. Its efforts span across continents, touching the lives of millions through initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. In Nigeria, these efforts have taken a bold […]
From Island Resilience to Innovation Frontiers: A Royal Encounter with Nigeria’s Changemakers
Fresh from a powerful visit to Tomaro Island where the effects of climate change are felt daily and resilience blooms from the roots, the royal delegation led by Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden arrived at the UNDP Nigeria Innovation Center Lagos. Here, the air buzzed with ideas bold, boundary-pushing, and built for […]
Island of Resilience: A Royal Visit to Tomaro
The waters of Lagos glistened with beams of excitement as a remarkable delegation made its way across the lagoon. On board were voices of global leadership and solidarity: Her Royal highness, Crown Princess Victoria Of Sweden, UNDP’s Regional Director for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa, the Swedish Minister for Housing and Infrastructure, UNDP Nigeria’s Resident Representative. Elsie […]
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