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.

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.

Nkechi Okenwa, a Nigerian engineer and CEO of Energy Excell Systems, is promoting women's inclusion in the renewable energy sector through solar innovation, STEM training, and community empowerment initiatives. She is also the founder of WEESI, which focuses on enhancing women's leadership in Nigeria's energy landscape.

On June 18, 2026, a significant event took place at the Abuja Leadership Centre of Excellence, Yakubu Gowon University, where Architect Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), engaged a gathering of professors, academics, and university administrators. This occasion is noted for its impact on the attendees, marking a memorable transformation in their approach to education.

Abel Ibidapo, a Professor of Technical Education at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), has emphasized the need for a significant transformation in Nigeria's education system. He argues that practical skills acquisition should be prioritized over merely obtaining certificates to effectively drive the country's economy, according to Tribune Online.

Nigerian students Chimdiebube Onwubiko, Don Anele Munachimso, and Egejurum Onyedikachi are representing Nigeria at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy. They are competing against students from 154 countries in mathematics and science.