The 10th edition of the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) was successfully held from October 7 to 8, 2025, under the theme “Sustainable Innovation.”
The hybrid event attracted delegates and stakeholders from across the globe, reaffirming its status as a premier platform for advancing innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in Nigeria and across Africa.
Organised by InnovationHub Africa, the annual summit brings together policymakers, business leaders, academics, investors, and innovators to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and develop sustainable solutions to pressing social and economic challenges.
This year’s edition focused on critical areas such as data-driven healthcare, digital transformation, intellectual property monetization, brand innovation, regulatory frameworks, inclusive enterprise development, educational technology, and the future of credit reporting in Nigeria.
A major highlight of the event was the Nigeria Innovations Experience Talks (NiX Talks), powered by the African Innovation Academy, which centred on the theme “Digital Solutions for a Sustainable Transformation and Building Sustainable Solutions for Impact.”
The summit also featured fireside chats, expert panel sessions, quick-pitch presentations, innovation showcases, exhibitions, and engaging discussions on the role of emerging technologies in driving sustainable growth and solving local challenges.
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, served as the Special Guest of Honour, represented by the Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr. Olatunbosun Alake.
In his remarks, the governor commended the summit for fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship that aligns with the state’s vision of building a smart, technology-driven economy.
Among the distinguished speakers and panelists were Dr. Chinyere Almona, Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI); Dr. Jameelah Sharrieff–Ayedun, Chairman of the Chartered Bankers Association of Nigeria (CBAN); Prof. Michelle Lane Messina; Nafisat Abdulmalik of eHealth Africa; and Zusi Inegbeniki, Founder of FounderxAI.
Others were Richard Pepple of Technoville Nigeria; Sheila Moor, Founder and CEO of Fresh Fare Limited; Victor Boyle, CEO of GIVO; Teresa Aligbe, CEO of Phenom Communications; Obinna Iwuno, President of SiBAN; Chiemela Anosike, CEO of Solaris GreenTech Hub; Nnedinma Obioha, CEO of TecTerminal Ltd; Adaobi Orajiaku, Founder of Atsur; Favour Chukwuedo, Founder of DigiLearns; Kevinblak (Governor Amuneke); and Audrey Odogu of eHealth Africa, among others.
The high point of the summit was the 2025 Nigeria Innovation Awards, which celebrated outstanding organisations and individuals who have demonstrated excellence and impact in innovation across various sectors.
TotalEnergies was recognised for championing sustainable energy solutions in Nigeria, while eHealth Africa was honoured for advancing healthcare access through technology.
Rise Networks received the award for driving social change and youth inclusion through technology, and DigiLearns was celebrated for transforming education access for sustainable impact.
Lumos Laboratories emerged as the Waste-to-Energy Technology Leader of the Year, and Louer Global Limited (Louer Group) was named the Best E-Government Service Company.
In the individual category, Kevinblak (Governor Amuneke) was honoured as the Most Innovative Content Creator of the Year, while Ugochukwu Okoli received the award for Outstanding Cyber Intelligence Professional of the Year.
The two-day summit drew participants from government agencies, diplomatic missions, academia, research institutions, international organisations, startups, investors, and business thought leaders.
It concluded with an innovation tour to the MTN Cloud and Data Centre, where delegates engaged in further discussions on digital transformation and deepened collaborations with stakeholders driving technological disruption in Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.
This year’s edition received significant support from MTN, the International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM), the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), WEVO, Vendelux, Ideamarketplace, CBAN, and SiBAN. It was proudly sponsored by the Bank of New Innovation Limited (BONI), eHealth Africa, and the African Innovation Academy.
Official media partners included The Cable, Tech Insider, Brand Times, Techeconomy.ng, ITPulse, RaveNewsOnline, Coinratecap, Nigeria Communications Week, Techtrends Africa, Naijapreneur.com, Tech Cartel, and Tech Clout.
The Nigeria Innovation Summit continues to reinforce its role as a catalyst for sustainable growth, creativity, and collaboration within Africa’s fast-evolving innovation landscape.
