Every year on October 11, the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to amplifying the voices, dreams, and leadership of girls everywhere. This year’s theme, “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead,” aligns beautifully with Innov8 Hub’s vision to empower young minds to transform ideas into impact through creativity, technology, and innovation. To
Innov8 Hub Simulation Team Wins First Place at the 2025 IEEE Metaverse Grand Challenge for Simulation-Based Learning
In another remarkable stride toward innovation excellence, the Innov8 Hub Simulation Team has emerged as the First Place Winner of the prestigious 2025 IEEE Metaverse Grand Challenge for Simulation-Based Learning, an international competition recognizing the most creative and impactful uses of simulation and metaverse technologies in education and training. The challenge, organized under the IEEE Metaverse Initiative, brought together brilliant
Innov8 Hub Hosts Amb. Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq and Israeli Delegation
At Innov8 Hub, every visit is more than a tour; it’s an opportunity to spark dialogue, build bridges, and ignite possibilities for transformation. On 16 September 2025, we had the honor of welcoming Her Excellency, Ambassador Professor Olufolake Abdulrazaq, First Lady of Kwara State and Chair of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF), to the Hub. Ambassador Abdulrazaq was received
Innovation and Partnership: Sharren Haskel’s First Visit to Nigeria Sets the Stage for i-FAIR 4
We had the honour of hosting Sharren Haskel, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, on her first-ever visit to Nigeria. She was accompanied by the Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, Mr. Michael Freeman, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc Sonny Echono, and a representative of Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. This
I-GEL 23: A Homegrown Innovation Battling Drought in Northern Nigeria
In the arid deserts of Northern Nigeria, where water scarcity threatens livelihoods and climate change is no longer a distant warning but a daily reality, a group of passionate Nigerian innovators from the Nigerian academia is rewriting the narrative. This group includes Prof. Sanni Mohammed Yahaya, the principal investigator from the Aliko Dangote University of Science & Technology, Wudil, Kano,
Innov8 Hub’s Strategic Visit to PRUSA’s 3D Printing Facility
In the world of innovation, ideas are only as powerful as the tools that bring them to life. 3D printing has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of our time, revolutionizing how we design, prototype, and manufacture across sectors. From engineering to agriculture, healthcare to fashion, no industry remains untouched. But for Nigeria to harness this potential, we
How Innov8 Holiday Bootcamp Is Shaping Nigeria’s Next Generation of Innovators
Nurturing Curiosity. Shaping Futures. Building a Better Tomorrow. At Innov8 Hub, we believe that the seeds of transformation don’t just lie in great ideas; they begin with curiosity. And there’s no better time to cultivate that than in the formative years of childhood and adolescence. That’s why we created the Innov8 Holiday Bootcamp: a 10-day immersive journey into creativity, technology,
A Bold Step Toward Nigeria’s Innovation Future: Hon. Minister of Education Visits Innov8 Hub
“All we need to do as a government is to meet the youth halfway… Today, I’m a happier person.” Hon. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa On July 14, 2025, the halls of Innov8 Hub brimmed with energy and purpose as we welcomed the Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono
A Voice for Innovation: Innov8 Hub Partners with DAAR Communications to Spotlight Nigerian Innovation.
In a significant step toward shaping the narrative of innovation and development in Nigeria, Innov8 Hub has officially entered into a partnership with DAAR Communications Plc, Nigeria’s leading media and entertainment powerhouses. The signing ceremony, which took place on 24 July 2025, was more than just a formal event; it was the birth of a shared vision. A vision to
Celebrating Innovation at Innov8 Hub: SGCI Demo Day Showcases Indigenous Tech Solutions
The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is a one-year, intensive capacity-building and product development journey designed specifically for academics, researchers, and innovators, particularly those alumni from the Research for Impact (R4I) program. The SGCI initiative plays a key role in strengthening national research and innovation ecosystem by implementing competitive funding schemes that stimulate high-impact research and innovation in tertiary institutions.
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- Innov8 Hub Hosts Amb. Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq and Israeli Delegation
- Innovation and Partnership: Sharren Haskel’s First Visit to Nigeria Sets the Stage for i-FAIR 4
- I-GEL 23: A Homegrown Innovation Battling Drought in Northern Nigeria
