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University Innovation Pods (UniPods): Bridging Academia and Industry
Another key initiative housed within the UNDP Innovation Center is the University Innovation Pods (UniPods). This programme is a collaboration between UNDP and public universities in Nigeria. The goal of UniPods is to create spaces within universities that facilitate creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry engagement. By bridging the gap between academia and the private sector, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Innovation, Integrity, and Impact: Accelerating SDG 16 Through Technology
At the heart of Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem, the UNDP Innovation Centre once again lit up with purpose—this time as the stage for a high-level dialogue on one of the world’s most critical challenges: SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. The Centre welcomed Dr. Bronwen Maddox, Director General of Chatham House, for a powerful […]
When Climate Leadership Meets Innovation: A Green Dialogue at the UNDP Innovation Center
“The road to climate action runs through innovation… African entrepreneurs are not waiting, they’re building.” These words echoed through the UNDP Nigeria Innovation Centre as it welcomed a remarkable visit from Mr. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and Dr. Nkiruka Chidia Maduekwe, Director-General and CEO of […]
Unified by Vision: A Night at the Omniverse Mixer
The theme: Unified by Vision, Empowered by Collaboration. The lights were soft, but the energy? Electric! Changemakers, creatives, tech enthusiasts, policymakers, and dreamers poured into the UNDP Innovation Centre for the Omniverse Mixer—a name as bold and expansive as its mission. From the very first arrival, it was clear—this wasn’t your standard networking affair. […]
Codes and Dreams: A timbuktoo Residency Story
It began on a cool, expectant morning in January, when the doors of the UNDP Innovation Centre swung open to welcome twenty fintech startups from seventeen African countries. These weren’t just companies—they were dreams, coded in Python, mapped on whiteboards, and born in the hearts of young innovators determined to rewrite the story of finance […]