We Have a Nigerian Genius Champion!

We Have a Champion!
 
10 Days.
 
One national challenge.
 
Four outstanding university teams.
 
One remarkable winner.
 
Congratulations to Team MechX from the Federal University Of Technology Owerri (FUTO), winners of the 2026 Nigerian Genius National Engineering Competition!

Final Stage – Nigerian Genius 2026

Every great project reaches a stage where vision starts becoming reality.
 
At this point, ideas are no longer just concepts on paper—they are turning into working systems built with precision, teamwork, and determination.

Their project—a remotely monitored electric energy generator powered by hydro or wind energy—reflects weeks of research, design, fabrication, and continuous improvement. Each component has been carefully refined, from structural assembly to electronic integration and system testing.

As the final stage unfolds, the workshop becomes a space of intense concentration and collaboration. Every adjustment, calibration, and correction brings the project closer to completion.

What remains is not just a machine, but a product of innovation, resilience, and engineering excellence—built to address real energy challenges with smart, sustainable solutions.


Meet the 2026 Nigerian Geniuses

Join us in congratulating the geniuses from different tertiary institutions who  have emerged as one of the finalists in the Nigerian Genius National Engineering Competition 2026

Below is the genuises from ALEX EKWUEME FEDERAL UNIVERSITY NDUFU ALIKE EBONYI STATE (AE-FUNAI) 

The genuises from University of Port Harcourt shared a daily progress report of their activities.

The genuises from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)

The geniuses from Federal University of Technology Owerri Nigeria


Nigerian Genuises solves Nigerian’s toughest engineering problem!

Apply for the 2026 Nigerian Genius Competition.
 
The Nigerian Genius brings together Nigeria’s brightest minds to solve Nigeria’s most complex engineering and manufacturing challenges.
 
The campus edition specifically assembles ingenious engineering students from diverse tertiary institutions to acquire and apply advanced engineering skills in devising effective solutions for Nigeria’s most pressing issues.
 
The winning team will receive a cash prize of 1 million naira to further develop their solution.
 
Venue: Advanced Engineering Centre (AEC), Aba.
 
Duration: 1 Week (accommodation and feeding will be provided).
 
Application Deadline: 11 January, 2026.
 
Each team should have complementary skills such as: CAD, CAM, Embedded systems, PCB, welding and fabrication, etc.
 
Each team should be made up of 3 persons, It is highly advisable to include a female in your team.
 
Criteria for application:
Applicants must be undergraduates in a Nigerian University or Polytechnic.
 
NB:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 
Supported by
Clintonel Innovation Centre (CIC)
Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation
Advanced Engineering Centre (AEC)
Autodesk
 
For enquiries:
Call: 0813 900 8074
Email: andrew@clintonel.org

Our 2025 Nigerian Genuises are here!

History has been made!

The geniuses from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike emerged victorious in the third edition of the prestigious Nigerian Genius National Engineering Competition and were ranked No. 1 in engineering education in Nigeria.

Their victory further solidifies Universities reputation as a leading institution in engineering education in Nigeria.


Intensive training for the Nigerian genuises

In preparation for the geniuses to solve Nigeria’s biggest engineering problems, they received hands-on training introducing them to advanced engineering skills, including Laser Technology (Laser cutting and engraving) and Product Design & Development (CAD and CAM).

The geniuses from the UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS were equipped with advanced engineering skills, tools and equipment to solve Nigeria’s biggest engineering challenge

One of the strategic goals of the Nigerian Genius national engineering competition is to equip engineering students with advanced engineering skills, preparing them to solve real-world problems.

Also, the geniuses from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, received training on advanced engineering skills, preparing them to solve engineering challenges in Nigeria.

The geniuses from LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ,OGBOMOSO received advanced engineering skills training, preparing them to solve Nigeria’s biggest engineering problems.
 

Nigerian Genuises designs and build innovative soluions

The Nigerian Genius National Engineering Competition aims to drive industrialisation in Nigeria through capacity building in engineering innovation, indigenous products development, and manufacturing.
 
It prepares engineering students and graduates to become successful entrepreneurs, creating indigenous products for Nigeria and the international market.
 
Hence, the 2025 Nigerian Geniuses were tasked to design and build an AI-powered security device, which could be adopted to solve the problem of insecurity in Nigeria.
The CEO of Clintonel Innovation Centre Tochukwu Clinton Chukwueke, who announced the solution, explained that insecurity is gradually becoming a major challenge in Nigeria, and innovative solutions like the AI-powered security device designed by the Nigerian Geniuses can help mitigate this issue.
 
Would you like to know more about the competition, the device, or its potential impact on security in Nigeria?
 
Keep up with us on this space and find the link to our YouTube channel in the comment section.
Supported by: Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation
Royal Academy of Engineering
Advanced
Engineering Centre
Autodesk

Nigerian Genius 2025 is here!

Nigerian’s Genius brings together Nigeria’s brightest minds to tackle the nation’s toughest engineering and manufacturing challenges.
 
Cash Prize: ₦1,000,000
 
Venue: Advanced Engineering Centre (AEC), Aba
 
Duration: 1 week (with accommodation & feeding provided)
 
Application Deadline: April 13, 2025
 
Who Can Apply?
 A team of 3 engineering students (preferably from different departments) from any Nigerian university or polytechnic.
 
 Teams should have complementary skills in areas like CAD, CAM, Embedded Systems, PCB Design, Welding & Fabrication, etc.
 
 Teams are highly encouraged to include females

Annoucing the 2026 Nigerian Genius winners!

Congratulations to Team UNIPORT!
 
History has been made! Team UNIPORT from University of Port Harcourt has emerged victorious in the prestigious Nigerian Genius National Engineering Competitio

Team UNIPORT’s groundbreaking project, OBIM is a medical device (smart watch) that can read body temperature, heart beat and other vital signs

The device has an emergency button which sends these vital information like genotype, blood group, height etc. directly to a doctor or any hospital that a patient chooses to contact in cases of emergency.

As they bask in the glory of their well deserved win, their success will inspire a new generation of young engineers, inventors and innovators to strive for excellence. Their triumph will have a lasting impact on Nigeria’s future, driving progress and development in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Join us in celebrating the geniuses – Team UNIPORT!


2024 Nigerian Genius Project Demo!

The geniuses from the University of Port Harcourt are building a smart watch that can read body temperature and heart beat rate.  The device has an emergency button which sends vital information like genotype, blood group, height etc. directly to any hospital that the patient chooses to contact. The mobile app also helps the patient to communicate directly to the doctor and the doctor can as well monitor the adherence of the patients drug routine.



The genuises from the UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA(UNN).built a non contact vitality signs monitor called health sphere. The device can monitor patients vitality signs such as temperature, heartbeat, blood pressure, detect body pain and pulse rate.


The geniuses from the University of Uyo are building a medical design that can monitor both environmental and human temperature, humidity and gas leakages. The device can be also used to automatically put off and on an electrical device




Finally,  the Geniuses from the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) are making last minute preparations for their final project exhibition.