Our warmest wishes to everyone around the world celebrating Easter. In a time marked by conflict and uncertainty, may this moment of hope and new beginnings inspire dialogue, understanding and unity among people of all faiths, in the spirit of our shared humanity.

BREAKING NEWS: Ghana Announces Visa-Free Entry For All Africans Starting May 25, 2026

The countdown is ON for the launch of the Unipod at University of Lagos. This initiative reflects a commitment to building a future where talent is nurtured, ideas are supported, and innovation drives impact. Join us on this journey! 🗓 7 April 2026
📍 Lagos, Nigeria

When vision meets action, transformation begins. Listen to Hon. Dr. Tunji Alausa, Hon. Dr. 'Bosun Tijani, Arc. Sonny Echono of TETFund, and our Rep. Elsie Attafuah spotlight what the future can look like with the UniPods. We are grateful to Nigeria Government, for taking the leadership!

Happy Easter to all celebrating! May this solemn season fill us with renewed hope, and compassion. From all of us at UNDP Nigeria, we wish you a blessed, joyous and peaceful Easter celebration. #EasterGreetings #EasterSunday2026

What happens when you give young Nigerians the tools, the space, and the belief to build? This morning on Channels Television. our Resident Representative Elsie Attafuah, and Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS answered exactly that, making the case for bold investment in AI and innovation as the clearest path

“All of us, not only presidents and generals, must play a role in building peaceful and stable communities. We cannot be innocent bystanders.“ - Kofi Annan, 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations (1997-2006) #MondayMotivation

Today, we open the doors 🚀 The UNIPOD Space is officially launching at the University of Lagos, a hub designed to empower the next generation of Nigerian innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs. 🔴Watch the launch live: shorturl.at/bPvZ2

“Our goal is to embed AI in every curriculum irrespective of discipline, because AI is a tool of problem solving. It is fundamental to effective, cost saving timely solutions in all series of endeavor” ~ Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS Prof. Folashade Ogunsola. #AIUnipodLaunch #TransformationViaAI

“What is being built today is at its core, a system that ensures that Nigeria’s young population is not only prepared for the future but is actively engaged in shaping it. And in doing so, it positions 🇳🇬 as a country that is deliberately building the foundations for long-term

“It is my conviction that Nigeria’s economic growth requires the translation of human inventions into market-ready solutions and, ensuring that our brightest minds are empowered to build the industries that will sustain our future”. ~ Arc. Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of

“What is commendable about the UniPod model is its deliberate focus across different sectors. This reflects an important reality, innovation is not one dimensional, it must respond to the distinct opportunities and development needs of different sectors”. ~ Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni,

“The AI UniPod is not arriving in isolation. It is arriving at the right time, in the right place, within a city that has decided to take innovation seriously. This UniPod must become a living system, not a static space. A pipeline of talent, not just a training center. A

For decades, universities, such as University of Lagos, have served, and they're being pushed to continue to serve as engines of knowledge, but beyond that, as a source of creativity and problem solving, for countries all over the world. This #AIUniPod launch is a contribution

“Today’s event marks a bold step forward in our collective resolve to position Nigeria as leading hub for digital innovation and emerging technology.  UniPod is not merely about infrastructure, it is about unlocking the immense potentials of our young people, equipping them with

“We are at a point where the question before us is no longer whether Nigeria has talent. But whether we are organized to deploy it productively. 
I'm excited by the potential to connect talent, research, and capital into a single functioning system that can generate jobs,

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE VP Shettima: Nigeria, Well Positioned To Lead Africa's AI Pathways For Prosperity Says nation must shift from consumer of imported technologies to producer of innovation, scalable solutions The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima Senator Kashim Shettima ,

Grateful to Nigeria Government for the support to @timbuktooAfrica and for officially launching the AI UniPod at University of Lagos. In partnership with Nigeria Government and partners, UN Development is turning Nigerian innovation into scalable enterprises and jobs.

VP Shettima: Nigeria well Positioned to lead Africa's AI pathway for prosperity. State House Abuja, Nigeria | Senator Kashim Shettima

The launch of the #AIUniPod was truly remarkable, and this is only the beginning. We sincerely appreciate everyone who attended and supported us on this important milestone. Strong partnerships are essential to driving innovation in Nigeria, and we deeply value your commitment.