The National Science and Engineering Infrastructure Agency (NSEIA) launched its FutureMakers programme on Thursday, Dec. 11. Aimed at children aged five to 16, the initiative seeks to boost innovation and core skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The programme will run from December 2025 to February 2026 and will select 60 participants from the country’s six geopolitical zones. Top performers will be eligible for prizes of up to 5 million naira (about $3,500) and scholarships.