By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria
The Federal Government has approved the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme to recognise outstanding academic research and innovation in tertiary institutions.
This was disclosed in a statement by the ministry, signed by Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the initiative as a strategic effort to elevate scholarly excellence and position research as a driver of national development.
Alausa noted that under the programme, top-performing students will receive ₦5 million for undergraduate dissertations, ₦10 million for master’s theses, and ₦20 million for doctoral research, alongside national recognition.
He said: “The initiative aims to reposition academic work as a valuable national asset, encouraging innovation and intellectual contribution.”
The statement further stated that the programme will be funded by the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) and its partners, while a 10-member committee chaired by Prof. Abubakar Sambo has been established to oversee implementation, including submission, evaluation, and selection processes.
Tertiary institutions have been directed to nominate outstanding research, while the committee may also identify exceptional works independently.
The 2026 cycle will begin with a call for submissions in May, followed by evaluation from June to September, and will conclude with a National Laureate Gala in Novembe
r 2026 in Abuja.
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