Nigeria to showcase 105 innovations in London to attract investments

The National Board for Technology Incubation said Nigeria is ready to showcase 105 innovations in London that will attract foreign investments and provide solutions to some challenges facing humans.

The Director-General of NBTI, Dr Kazeem Raji, made this known during a world press conference on the Grand Finale of NextGen Innovation Challenge 2025 on Thursday in Abuja.

“On Thursday, Oct. 9, in the city of London, 105 of Nigeria’s most outstanding innovators, selected from over 3,000 ground-breaking entries, will converge at the Hilton London Paddington.

“They will pitch revolutionary solutions across HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech, Clean Energy, Artificial Intelligence and more before an esteemed gathering of global investors, policymakers, and development partners.

This monumental initiative, powered by NBTI in partnership with UKALD London, signals a new era for Nigeria’s innovation-driven economic transformation and places Nigeria at the forefront of global innovation diplomacy,” Raji said.

According to him, they will showcase a smart wearable Bra-X for early detection of breast cancer, a ventilator capable of supporting six patients simultaneously, AI-controlled drones for precision farming and pest control.

“Others are Affordable clean energy solutions for underserved communities, Next-generation FinTech applications for inclusive finance and much more, touching every critical sector of our economy and human development,” Raji stated.

Raji explained that the reason for holding the event in London is that London is a hub of global capital and innovation that provides a platform to connect with global venture capitalists.

He said the development would be an opportunity to present innovators’ ideas to diaspora investors looking to reinvest back home, and network with European industry leaders and bilateral development opportunities.

Raji stated, “I want to further reiterate and state that the highlights of the NextGen Innovation Grand Finale include Innovation Pitches from 105 innovators with scalable, investable solutions.

“Consortium Project Showcase: Interface Africa, Ogoni Land Renewal and the $1 billion Dollar Innovate Africa Israel/BIPVco Solar Project.

This project will strategically leverage the platform of one of our NextGen innovators as a scalable model, ensuring both impact and sustainability.

“Launch of Selected Coastal Areas of Lagos as the World’s Safest Innovation & Leisure Destination.

“Global Spotlights: SpinLab (Germany), Innovate UK, Zumah FinTech Panel, and the Commonwealth Roundtable.”

He also hinted that the grand finale will feature guests and keynote speakers such as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, CEO Tesla Group Europe, Dr Shambhu Pokharel, Mr Victor Kitange, Economic Adviser of Commonwealth Group and many others.

Raji commended the owner of Air Peace Nigeria, Allen Onyema, state governors, UKALD, National Assembly, the innovators, media and all Nigerians for their support.

He said, “As part of our digital transformation, we are proud to unveil the NBTI Global App, a powerful gateway linking Nigerian innovation with diaspora markets, global investors, and African entrepreneurs worldwide.

“Let the world take notice that Nigeria has arrived, not as a consumer of technology, but as a global leader in innovation.

“We are not exporting talents; we are amplifying solutions from Africa to the world.

“The NextGen Innovation Challenge is Nigeria’s innovation renaissance, and we will not stop until the youth of this nation have a seat at every global innovation table.”

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that those in attendance include the Directors-General of the National Directorate of Employment, Mr Silas Agara and officials from the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, NASS and many others.

NAN