Three Nigerian students are competing at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, representing Nigeria among participants from over 150 countries. Their participation highlights the role of private support in promoting gifted education in the country.

Team Nigeria achieved notable success at the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad held in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, winning three silver medals and one bronze. This included a historic double-silver podium finish by two female students from Nigeria, marking a significant milestone for the country's representation in the competition.

Enactus Nigeria has formed a partnership with various organizations, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), to promote the commercialization of local engineering solutions aimed at addressing Nigeria's development challenges. This initiative focuses on nurturing young engineering talents to convert innovative ideas into practical solutions through the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad.

Nigeria has emerged as the leading country in Africa for the 2026 EU Erasmus scholarship program, securing 89 wins and 163 admissions. This achievement ranks Nigeria among the top five beneficiaries of the scholarship globally, according to Tribune Online.

Alex Onyia, an EdTech CEO, is making significant strides in improving Nigerian education through advocacy, training programs, and STEM Olympiads. Amid ongoing discussions about systemic failures and declining educational standards in Nigeria, Onyia's efforts aim to transform the narrative surrounding education in the country, according to Naija News.

The 2026 STEM Africa Fest, now in its sixth edition, aims to promote technology skills and digital innovation focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).