The most consequential gatherings on our May calendar — flagship programme activations under SIP-Alpha, high-level working visits, and partnership signings shaping the next chapter of Nigeria's development engagement.
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Tuesday · 21 May 2026 · 10:00 WAT
Digital Innovation Hubs Network · National Launch
A landmark convening of UNESCO REF's flagship under SIP-Alpha's Digital pillar. Two hundred stakeholders, ministerial representatives, technology partners, and youth innovators from all thirty-six states gather to formally activate Nigeria's sovereign digital transformation platform.
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Thursday · 30 May 2026
Director-General of UNESCO · Working Visit to Abuja
A closed bilateral engagement with the Federal Government on the Priority Africa Flagship.
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Saturday · 24 May 2026 · 14:00 WAT
TAP Project · NYSC Sagamu Enrollment Ceremony
Onboarding the next cohort of TAPian beneficiaries serving in Sagamu.
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03Sat · May
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TAP Project · Capacity Building Workshop
A full-day intensive workshop for prospective TAPians focused on credentials validation and career pathway design.
Lagos · Federal Capital Centre09:00 — 16:00 WAT
09Fri · May
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SIP-Alpha Health · NHERRP Stakeholder Forum
A consultative forum convening Ministry of Health representatives, civil society, and emergency response experts.
Abuja · ICC10:00 WAT
14Wed · May
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ABE-UK · Strategic Partnership Renewal
Signing of the renewed Memorandum of Understanding between UNESCO REF and the Association of Business Executives.
London · ABE Headquarters15:00 BST
21Tue · May
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Digital Innovation Hubs Network · National Launch
UNESCO REF's flagship Digital pillar under SIP-Alpha, bringing together stakeholders from all thirty-six states.
Abuja Continental Hotel10:00 WAT
30Fri · May
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Director-General of UNESCO · Working Visit to Abuja
A high-level bilateral engagement with the Federal Government on the SDG roadmap and Priority Africa Flagship.
Presidential Villa, AbujaClosed Session
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April 2026
A consequential month closing TAP Project's first quarter — with the Q1 graduation ceremony, three signed instruments of partnership, and the Young Women in Agriculture cohort 4 induction across nine states. April set the stage for May's digital activations.
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SIP-Alpha · Digital Pillar
Digital Innovation Hubs Network · National Launch
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Date
21 May 2026
Time
10:00 WAT
Venue
Abuja Continental
Pillar
SIP-Alpha
About the Event
The Digital Innovation Hubs Network is the flagship of SIP-Alpha's Digital pillar — conceived as a sovereign digital transformation platform. This launch convenes government representatives, technology partners, civil society, and youth innovators from all thirty-six states.
The event will feature ministerial addresses, programme demonstrations, a partnership signing ceremony, and breakout sessions on regional rollout strategy.
Who Should Attend
Government officials, NGO partners, university representatives, technology sector stakeholders, youth leaders, and accredited media. Attendance is by invitation only and subject to review by the UNESCO REF Programme Office.
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