At the UNDP's pan-African edtech accelerator, Data Entry Academy from Nigeria won the top prize among twenty finalists. The competition saw ten startups recognized for their innovations, with startups from Egypt and Senegal securing the second and third places, respectively.

Jubilee Insurance has been declared the overall winner of the 2026 Execution Advantage AI Challenge, which took place during the InsurTech Forum in Nairobi. This competition focused on innovation in the insurance technology sector.

Uganda has recognized leading environmental innovators at the 3rd Edition of the National Environment Sustainability Awards (NESA) 2026, hosted by the National Environment Management Authority at Serena Hotel Kampala. The event, themed "Innovation for Climate Resilience," celebrated individuals, institutions, companies, and communities that are implementing impactful solutions in environmental conservation and climate action.

Ecobank Nigeria and Verve have launched InnovateX 2026, a youth empowerment challenge offering N20 million in prizes for innovative projects by Nigerians aged 16 to 25. According to Legit.ng, the initiative invites eligible young people to apply and showcase creative solutions, with the grant funding awarded to standout entries as part of the two companies' effort to support youth innovation in Nigeria.

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance institutional digital systems and provide technical advisory support. The agreement, finalized at NASENI's headquarters in Idu, Abuja, aims to strengthen collaboration between the two agencies.

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Stanley Nwabali were among the top winners at the 12th Nigeria Pitch Awards, according to ThisDay Live. The Nigeria Police Force and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) also received Special Achievement in Sports Awards at the event, which honours outstanding performers in Nigerian football.