Nigerian students win big at global Huawei ICT contest in China

Team Nigeria at the Huawei Global ICT competition in China. Photo: Huawei

Nigerian students have recorded a historic feat at the 10th Huawei Information and Communication Technology Competition Global Finals in Shenzhen, China, winning multiple top awards and setting new records in one of the world’s largest technology talent competitions. According to a statement issued by Huawei on Tuesday, Nigerian teams secured two Grand Prizes, two First Prizes and one Second Prize at the global contest held from June 2 to 5, 2026. The company said more than 201,000 students from over 100 countries and regions participated in this year’s competition under the theme, “Connection, Glory, Future,” including over 6,000 entrants from Nigeria. After progressing through national and regional qualifying rounds, five Nigerian teams comprising 15 students from Ahmadu Bello University, University of Port Harcourt, University of Lagos, Federal University of Technology Minna, Igbinedion University, and Nasarawa State University advanced to the global finals, competing in the Network, Cloud, Computing and Innovation tracks. The statement noted that Nigeria emerged with two Grand Prizes in the Innovation and Network tracks, while its two Cloud Track teams secured First Prizes. Another Nigerian team won a Second Prize in the Computing Track category. Huawei described the achievement as a landmark moment for the country, noting that Nigeria also became the first and only nation in the competition’s history to produce two all-female teams that both won Grand Prizes. The statement read, “Nigeria further etched its name in the competition’s history by being the first and only country to produce two all-female teams that both won Grand Prizes.” In what the company described as a symbolic moment, Nigeria’s Consul-General in Guangzhou, Mairo Musa Abbas, presented the Grand Prize trophies to the victorious teams during the awards ceremony. Huawei said the diplomatic recognition underscored the significance of the achievement not only for the participating universities but also for Nigeria’s growing reputation as a hub for digital talent and innovation. Related News NUC pushes universities toward entrepreneurship, innovation Israel partners Nigeria on agriculture, donates ambulances ABU students win three Huawei ICT awards “Having such a high-ranking diplomatic official hand over the ultimate trophy added an extra layer of celebration, highlighting that this historic victory is not just a win for the universities, but a monumental milestone for the entire nation,” the statement added. A ma