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OPay Names Top 10 Teams in N18m National Innovation Challenge

Sunday Ehigiator OPay, in partnership with Google and the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, has announced the 10 teams advancing to the next stage of its National

OPay has announced the top 10 teams advancing to the next stage of its National Innovation Challenge as part of the expanded OPay Scholars Programme. The challenge, which attracted over 11,000 students and 2,200 teams, aimed to foster innovative solutions to real-world problems across various sectors. Following a selection process, 48 teams were shortlisted for a six-week employability webinar, after which the top 10 teams will participate in an intensive Boot Camp.

The initiative, a collaboration with Google and the Federal Government's 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, offers a total prize pool of N18 million and aims to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, mentorship, and pathways to opportunities that can create lasting impact.

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