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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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Nigeria Flags Off AI UniPod at University of Lagos as Nationwide UniPod Rollout Begins

This milestone marks the first in a series of UniPod activations across the country in the coming weeks and months, signalling a decisive shift from policy ambition to delivery at scale under the Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda for human capital development, innovation, and economic transformation.

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Transitioning From Grid Reliance to Green Resilience in Nigeria

Together as one United Nations family in Abuja, under the leadership of the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator – Mr. Mohamed Malick Fall, UNDP Nigeria Resident Representative – Ms. Elsie G. Attafuah with support from the UNDP Smart Facilities team, is greening the UN House in Abuja while advancing Nigeria’s broader energy and climate ambitions.

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Enugu State and UNDP commence strategic partnership to accelerate inclusive growth and innovation

The agreement signals a shared commitment to transform Enugu into a $30 billion economy within the next eight years by investing in people, infrastructure, and institutions. The partnership will focus on accelerating Enugu’s development priorities across health, education, energy, digital transformation, tourism, trade and innovation.

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Empowering Women, Restoring Livelihoods, Strengthening Communities: Through the UNDP’s Prevention Facility Project

Through the Prevention Facility Project, those who once faced loss, insecurity and limited options are reclaiming their lives with resilience, determination and renewed purpose. With access to practical skills, financial support and trusted guidance, they are restoring dignity to their homes, rebuilding livelihoods, and emerging as pillars of strength within their communities.

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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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UNDP and Bank of Agriculture Sign Landmark Partnership to Catalyse Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation

The partnership aligns BOA’s institutional revitalisation agenda with UNDP Nigeria’s Integrated Smart States Programme (ISSP) — a portfolio-based delivery architecture linking federal reforms, state-level delivery platforms, innovation ecosystems, and bankable investment pipelines.

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Livelihood Support as one of the Foundations of Sustainable Peace

The Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) Project, supported by UNDP and funded by the Government of Germany, champions an integrated approach to sustainable peace. This approach simultaneously addresses economic recovery, social cohesion, strengthened local governance, and community-based resilience.

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REA, GEF and UNDP Commission Solar Mini-Grid in Namu, Plateau State to Power Agricultural Value Chains and Empower Rural Communities

The mini-grid will provide clean, reliable electricity to over 1,555 direct beneficiaries, including 180 women rice processors, 15 male equipment operators, and 100 households, powering schools, health centres, and small businesses. It is designed to catalyze agricultural productivity by supporting cassava grating, rice milling, and other value-added processes.

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TETFund and UNDP Sign Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Innovation and Digital Transformation Across Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions

Through this MoU, UNDP and TETFund reaffirm their joint commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s innovation landscape, expanding digital capabilities, and driving high-impact, sustainable development outcomes across the country.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Katsina State Government and UNDP Commission Mass Housing Project, Climate Peace Hub, and Mini Grid Energy Project to Advance Stabilization, Peace, and Sustainable Development.

The Government of Katsina State, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will commission a suite of integrated investments that…

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Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme Strengthens Employer-Fellow Connections at Nasarawa Engagement

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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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