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DNH/01OPEN NOMINATION
AI Innovation of the Year
Open nomination
DIGITAL NIGERIA HONOURS · 2026
The people moving
Nigeria forward.
Digital Nigeria Honours celebrates the organisations and individuals creating measurable, lasting digital impact across the nation.
12 competitive categoriesIndependent juryEvidence-led recognition
THE 2026 HONOURS · RECOGNITION PROTOCOL
Twelve categories.
One national benchmark.
Every entry passes through an evidence-led assessment layer: published eligibility, documented impact and independent review. Popularity does not determine recognition.
12Categories
02Evidence files
05Jury seats
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DNH/02OPEN NOMINATION
Startup of the Year
Open nomination
03
DNH/03OPEN NOMINATION
Corporate Digital Transformation of the Year
Open nomination
04
DNH/04OPEN NOMINATION
Digital Infrastructure Award
Open nomination
05
DNH/05OPEN NOMINATION
FinTech Innovation of the Year
Open nomination
06
DNH/06OPEN NOMINATION
Digital Government Initiative of the Year
Open nomination
07
DNH/07OPEN NOMINATION
Technology Leader of the Year
Open nomination
08
DNH/08OPEN NOMINATION
Young Digital Leader of the Year (Under 35)
Open nomination
09
DNH/09OPEN NOMINATION
Digital Inclusion Champion
Open nomination
10
DNH/10OPEN NOMINATION
Digital Education & Skills Champion
Open nomination
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DNH/11OPEN NOMINATION
Media & Digital Content Award
Open nomination
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DNH/12OPEN NOMINATION
International Digital Partner of the Year
Open nomination
Open categories: All twelve Digital Nigeria Honours categories.
Launch nominations →INTEGRITY BY DESIGN
A recognition programme built on evidence.
Independent jury
A five-member jury evaluates eligible nominations free from sponsor or nominee influence.
Verifiable evidence
Every nomination requires at least two supporting documents for Secretariat review.
Permanent recognition
Finalists and winners will form a growing Hall of Fame for Nigeria’s digital achievements.