Uche Nnaji
Uche Nnaji is Nigeria's Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, known for his efforts to enhance the country's industrial landscape through innovative policies and initiatives. He recently emphasized the potential of the Nigeria Raw Materials Management Information System (RMMIS) to attract $30 billion in investments over the next decade by providing manufacturers with reliable data for local sourcing and reducing import reliance.
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Uche Nnaji was appointed Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology in 2023 but resigned after a scandal involving forged documents.
Nnaji scandal exposes Nigeria's dodgy vetting processes
Nigeria· 2025-10-16
Uche Nnaji has resigned just days after allegations emerged that he had forged his academic credentials.
Nigerian minister accused of forging certificate resigns
United Kingdom· 2025-10-08
Uche Nnaji is the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology who welcomed defectors to the APC.
APC welcomes LP, PDP members in Enugu – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-07-01
Uche Nnaji said the Federal Government is willing to support local manufacturing of solar panels while restricting imports.
Renewable Energy Push in Nigeria Amid Power FailuresNigeria· 2025-06-17
Minister Uche Nnaji hailed the retreat’s theme as visionary.
Akpabio urges more funding for national space agencyNigeria· 2025-05-23
Uche Nnaji stated that Africa must stop exporting its future in raw form, urging a continental shift to value-driven industrialisation.
Senate to pass 30% value-addition bill this week — AkpabioNigeria· 2025-05-20
Chief Uche Nnaji, the Leader of APC in Enugu state and Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, expressed elation at the influx of credible persons into the APC.
Rep member, 1,000 others defect to APC in Enugu – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-05-18
Uche Nnaji is the Minister of Science and Technology who expressed the Federal Government's willingness to support local manufacturing of solar panels.
FG insists on ending N200bn solar panel importsNigeria· 2025-04-15
Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Science and Technology, said the Federal Government is willing to support local manufacturing of solar panels while restricting imports.
REAN kicks as FG plans solar panels import banNigeria· 2025-04-10
Uche Nnaji emphasised the potential of the RMMIS to transform Nigeria’s economic landscape.
FG eyes $30bn investment through raw materials information systemNigeria· 2025-02-11
