OPay names top 10 teams in N18m National Innovation Challenge

Opay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, has named the top 10 teams in its National Innovation Challenge, backed by Google and the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme. The challenge aims to empower young Nigerians with skills, opportunities, and support to create solutions for real-world challenges.

Over 11,000 students and 2,200 teams applied, highlighting a strong interest in developing innovative solutions. After a rigorous selection process, 48 teams were shortlisted, followed by a six-week employability Webinar to strengthen their knowledge and workplace-relevant skills. The 10 outstanding teams, advancing to an intensive Boot Camp, will work with experienced mentors and industry professionals to further develop their solutions.

With a total prize pool of N18 million, the challenge not only recognizes innovative ideas but also provides participants with practical experience, mentorship, and potential internship opportunities. The top 10 teams are: Lyrclip from Miva Open University; ResearchFlow from Olabisi Onabanjo University; CampusCheck from Federal University, Oye-Ekiti; Veripay from MOAUM, Benue State University; CoursePass from Lagos State University of Science and Technology; Teamcobuild from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Verified Hands from Ahmadu Bello University; SkoolConnectNG from Yaba College of Technology; Thrifty from Ahmadu Bello University; and Team Paye from Adeleke University.