Science, technology and innovation for Nigeria
Our mission is a sustainable, knowledge-based economy for Nigeria, built on research and new technology.
Coming up: Technology and Innovation Expo 2026, third week of October.
Read the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (PDF, 759 KB).
The ministry in numbers
- Founded
- 1980
- Agencies
- 17
Services
The ministry's agencies deliver these services. Each link goes to the agency that handles it.
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Patent registration
Protect an invention, so you hold the rights to it.
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Technology transfer registration
Register an agreement to bring in or license a technology, between inventors, researchers and companies.
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Technology incubation
Space, mentoring and support for an early-stage technology business.
Youth and Students in Innovation 2026
Practical training in digital skills, AI and innovation for Nigerians aged 18 to 30: three weeks online, then three days in person in Enugu.
- Eight tracks, from software and AI to agritech and fintech
- Mentoring after the programme
- Applications closed on 14 September 2026
Events
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TBC, date to be confirmed
Technology and Innovation Expo 2026
Inventions, research and new companies on show, with investors and agencies.
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TBC, date to be confirmed
Youth and Students in Innovation, in-person session
Three days in person for the people who complete the online phase.
Leadership
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Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN
Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology
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Dr Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad, MFR, mni
Permanent Secretary
News
- Minister resolves the land dispute between NBTI and Ebonyi State University
- Ministry seeks a partnership to advance forensic science in the justice system
- Ministry and WIPO move towards a partnership on innovation and intellectual property
- Minister sets out what states can do for innovation, at PLASSTIFEST 2026
Latest videos
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Length 4:04
The ECoN initiative on Good Morning Nigeria
NTA · 16 April 2026
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Length 2:02
The Minister on Arise News
Arise News · 17 April 2026