Power
Minister: Adebayo Adelabu
Drives generation, transmission, distribution and electrification policy through TCN, NERC, the Rural Electrification Agency and the Electricity Act 2023 enabling state electricity markets.
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Innovation, Science and Technology
Minister: Uche Nnaji
Mandate
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology funds research and development, supervises the science agencies, supports technology transfer and patents, and links universities and industry to drive innovation-led growth.
It oversees the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), the Sheda Science and Technology Complex, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, and the Nigerian Council for Management Development of Science and Technology.
Current priorities include indigenous manufacturing of solar components, electric vehicles and CNG kits through NASENI; commercialisation of biotech crop varieties; expansion of Nigeria's satellite programme; an STI roadmap aligned with Nigeria Agenda 2050; and stronger IP protection through partnership with the Trademarks, Patents and Designs Registry.
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View allIndustry, Trade and Investment
Minister: Doris Uzoka-Anite
Promotes industrialisation, trade and investment through NIPC, NEPC, NEXIM, SON, FCCPC, the Corporate Affairs Commission and the Bank of Industry, including AfCFTA implementation.
Sports Development
Minister: John Enoh
Promotes grassroots and elite sport, supervising the National Sports Commission, the National Institute for Sports and federal stadiums, and supporting national federations such as the NFF.
Finance
Minister: Wale Edun
Manages federal revenue, expenditure, debt and fiscal policy through FIRS, the Customs Service, the Debt Management Office, AMCON and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority.
Police Affairs
Minister: Ibrahim Geidam
Provides civilian policy oversight for the Nigeria Police Force, working with the Police Service Commission, the Police Trust Fund, the Police Pensions Office and the Nigerian Police Academy.
Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Minister: Bosun Tijani
Oversees telecoms, broadband, digital identity and innovation policy through the NCC, NITDA, NIMC, Galaxy Backbone and NIPOST, anchoring Nigeria's role in the global digital economy.