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Nigeria Opens Eastern/Southern Africa Corridor with Uganda Airlines to Boost Regional Trade

Nigeria has launched its first intra-African air cargo corridor to East and Southern Africa in partnership with Uganda Airlines - marking a major milestone in operationalizing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and expanding market access for Nigerian exporters.

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Nigeria and UNDP Launch Breakthrough Market Access Tool for MSMEs Under AfCFTA

In a bold step to make the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) real for small businesses, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) and UNDP have launched a practical, data-rich Market Access Tool for Nigerian MSMEs.

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Women at the Center of Development: How Women’s Groups Are Contributing to Post-Conflict Recovery

Across Northeast Nigeria, women are stepping into leadership roles through the Women’s Subgroup under the Community Stabilization Committee(CSC), a structure established by the Regional Stabilization Facility (RSF) programme.

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SMEDAN, UNDP empower Nigerian MSMEs with 120KVA Mini-Grid and plans for State-of-the-Art Makerspace

UNDP in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), launched a 120KVA solar-powered mini-grid to enhance energy access for MSMEs in Nigeria.

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Unlocking Akwa Ibom’s Expansive Potential: The leverage of the University Innovation Hub (Unipod) at the University of Uyo — By Elsie Attafuah UNDP Resident Representative, Nigeria

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), together with the Federal and State Government of Nigeria and partners, are establishing a University Innovation Hub (Unipod) at the Uyo University, Akwa Ibom State.

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Ground-breaking Ceremony of the Jos Agro-Innovation Makerspace a collaborative effort between the Plateau State Government and UNDP

In partnership with the Plateau State Government, the United Nations Development Programme hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Agro-Innovation Makerspace in Jos.

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A new Lifeline: How Briquette-Making is Empowering Women in Gwoza Community

UNDP through the Regional Stabilization Facility, introduced the briquette-making initiative, specifically designed to address Gwoza women’s economic, environmental, and safety concerns.

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HerAfCFTA: Breaking Barriers and Creating Opportunities as 100 Young Nigerians Graduate from the Le Look Bag-Making Training Programme

As part of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s export-ready workforce and boost the country’s competitiveness in the global fashion and leather goods industry.

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We Were Afraid to Break the Barriers Holding Women Back: How Three Women Defied Tradition to Build a Thriving Business

The UNDP’s Climate Security Project implemented in the Northwest states of Katsina and Sokoto is providing women with the necessary tools, training, and opportunities needed to break traditional barriers and thrive as active participants in their communities.

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SchoolPay’s transformational journey through the timbuktoo Fintech Accelerator

Since joining the timbuktoo Fintech Accelerator, SchoolPay has experienced remarkable growth. Before the accelerator programme, SchoolPay were operating primarily in Cameroon, serving 2,000 schools.

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How I Tripled My Harvest and Proved Farming Isn’t Just for Men: Sha'awa's Story

Sha’awa Umar, a female farmer from Illela LGA in Sokoto State, is challenging the traditional belief that only male farmers are the most productive.

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From Small Wins to Big Impact: Powering Inclusive Growth

With UNDP’s solarization support for the garment production hub and access to the skilled workforce already in place, Josephine was able to hire over 200 artisans.

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A Journey to Transform Angola’s Fintech Landscape- Joachim's Story

Growing up French-Angolan, Joachim studied finance in France, then later on worked in private banking at E.D. Rothschild in Luxembourg.

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The Government of Borno State and UNDP with support from the Federal Government of Germany Commissions Housing Units and Shelters in Monguno Local Government

UNDP, in partnerships with the Government of Borno State, marked the commissioning of housing units and semi-permanent shelters in the Monguno Local Government Area.

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From Personal Experience to Purpose-Driven Innovation: The Story of Trade Lenda

The timbuktoo Fintech Accelerator Programme has given Trade Lenda an opportunity to engage with potential partners across the various African countries that were represented during the program.

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Sewing Her Dreams: Rukkayat’s Path from Aspiring Designer to Business Owner

I kept trusting and praying for a breakthrough until I connected with the UNDP and KASEDA, through the Prevention Facility Project.

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Boosting MSMEs in Katsina State: How Nura’s Business Transformed Through The Prevention Facility

With support from the government of Germany, through the Prevention Facility project and in collaboration with the Katsina State government, UNDP has provided Financial Management training and grants to local business owners.

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20 high impact fintech Startups selected to advance to the Acceleration Phase of the timbuktoo Fintech Accelerator Programme

Twenty outstanding startups representing 17 African countries have been selected to advance to the Acceleration Phase of the timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme.

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Country Programme Document for Nigeria (2023-2027)

The UNDP CPD for 2023 to 2027 contributes to the United Nations development system (UNDS) overall objective in the UNDSCF that promotes inclusive human-rights based and gender-sensitive development in Nigeria for the acceleration and achievement of the 2030 Agenda and African Union Agenda 2063.

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UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in some 170 countries and territories, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners.

UNDP has been supporting the Government and people of Nigeria in addressing development challenges, through strengthening and building institutions that promote inclusive sustainable development and democratic governance. We work work an array of partners as we work together to support the Nigeria meet her Vision 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promise.

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Financing Nigeria’s Future: Strategic Reflections from the Integrated National Financing Framework Core Working Group Retreat

The Core Working Group Retreat of the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) took place in Lagos from 23-26 November 2025, offering a timely opportunity…

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Youth Innovation Takes the Stage: Young Africa Innovates Programme Kicks Off Statewide Showcases Across Nigeria

The Young Africa Innovates Programme is entering an exciting phase: the State Innovation Showcases, a major public mobilization to spotlight the revolutionary…

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About Nigeria

216.7

Million

Population

169/189

Ranking

in the Human Development Index (2020)

42.6

Percent

Poverty rate

3.61

Percent

Women in Parliament

56.7

Percent

Infant mortality rate

42.5

Percent

Youth unemployment

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