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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]