Nigeria TV Info – Nigeria Climbs Global Innovation Index, Ranked 105th Worldwide

Nigeria has been ranked 105th in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII) published by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), with Sub-Saharan Africa recording remarkable progress in innovative performance.

WIPO, a United Nations agency, safeguards the world’s innovators and creators by ensuring that ideas and inventions reach the market securely to improve lives.

Although Nigeria did not make it into the top 100 out of nearly 140 economies assessed, the country emerged as one of the fastest climbers in 2025. Notably, Nigeria ranked first globally in unicorn valuation, reflecting a surge in high-tech imports and venture capital funding.

A unicorn refers to a privately-owned start-up company valued at more than $1 billion, but not listed on the stock exchange.

According to the GII 2025 report, Sub-Saharan Africa continues to show strong momentum, with 10 economies improving their rankings this year. Mauritius (53rd) leads the region, followed by South Africa (61st), Seychelles (75th), Botswana (87th), and Senegal (89th).

Mauritius maintains its top spot in Africa by excelling in venture capital activity, particularly in attracting VC investors. South Africa, meanwhile, advanced in ICT services imports and strengthened its global brand value.

The latest ranking highlights Nigeria’s growing influence in the innovation space and signals opportunities for further investments in technology-driven sectors.