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FG Launches ₦20m National Laureate Prize for Top Student Researchers

By • April 1, 2026 • Schools Gist

FG Launches National Laureate Prize to Reward Nigeria’s Top Student Researchers With Up to ₦20 Million

The Federal Government has approved the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme to recognise outstanding academic research and innovation in tertiary institutions.

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.

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.

Dr. Alausa noted that the initiative aims to reposition academic work as a valuable national asset, encouraging innovation and intellectual contribution.

The programme will be funded by the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) and its partners. 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 November 2026 in Abuja.

Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations

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