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News and events

Updates from UniPod MOAUM and the National UniPod Network, with the University's own news and events about the hub.

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Latest updates from the UniPod network

What has happened so far, newest national milestones alongside our own hub. Each item links to its source.

The UniPod MOAUM building: a UNDP sign beside its glass entrance, the University crest and painted murals on its walls, and young people in orange T-shirts in the forecourtOur University

April 2026

UniPod MOAUM

Makurdi joins the first cohort: Agriculture and Food Systems

Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi is named among the six first-cohort universities. Its hub is reported established, equipped and ready for activation, with energy solutions, connectivity and operational teams in place.

Source: The State House, Abuja (opens in a new tab)
  • Scaling upAugust 2026

    41 UniPods planned nationally, eight commissioned or ready

    Government reports that 41 UniPods are planned across tertiary institutions, with eight either commissioned or ready for commissioning. AgroTech at Benue State University is among the specialised pods named.

    Voice of Nigeria (opens in a new tab)
  • Network milestoneJuly 2026

    Manu-Tech UniPod launched at Umudike

    The Federal Government launches the manufacturing technology UniPod at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, offering prototyping laboratories, business incubation and industry mentorship.

    Technology Times (opens in a new tab)
  • Network milestone8 May 2026

    Mining Technology UniPod activated at Keffi

    The Mining Technology and Resource Innovation UniPod at Nasarawa State University, Keffi is activated, the next step in the national rollout after Lagos.

    Leadership (opens in a new tab)
  • National launch7 April 2026

    AI UniPod flagged off at the University of Lagos

    The Vice President opens the national rollout. Nigeria becomes the first country in Africa to take the UniPod model to scale through direct public investment.

    UNDP Nigeria (opens in a new tab)