Nollywood Star Emeka Ike to Host the National Automation Prize 2026

Nollywood actor Emeka Ike will host the third edition of the National Automation Prize (NAP 2026), announced by Advanxis Technologies & Process Automation Ltd. The national competition will showcase Nigerian solutions in engineering, automation, artificial intelligence and robotics, with more than ₦50 million in prizes. Under the theme “Build for Nigeria. Automate for Scale. Compete with the World,” it will focus on fields including agriculture, energy, manufacturing, water and public infrastructure. Managing Director Engr. Anthony James said Ike’s involvement would help make innovation a national priority.