The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), in collaboration with the Nigeria IP Office, invites students across Nigeria to participate in the 2025 National Intellectual Property Essay Competition.
This annual competition aims to deepen awareness of intellectual property (IP) rights and inspire a new generation of creative thinkers, policy shapers, and innovators. It offers students a platform to engage with critical IP-related themes and showcase ideas that could influence Nigeria’s economic and creative future.
2025 Essay Topic:
“IP and Music: Harnessing Nigeria’s Music Industry for Economic Growth”
Participants are expected to critically examine how the creativity of Nigeria’s diverse music ecosystem—when backed by strong IP frameworks—can drive economic development.
Essays should reflect on:
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The role of artists, producers, and other industry players;
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Challenges facing IP protection in the music industry;
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The impact of emerging technologies;
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And forward-thinking solutions that support long-term, sustainable growth for both the industry and the wider economy.
The competition is open to students currently enrolled in any tertiary institution in Nigeria.
Entry Guidelines:
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Essays must be written in English.
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Maximum word count: 1,500 words (excluding references/bibliography).
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Format: Arial (Black), font size 12, double-spaced, with numbered pages.
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Submit in both Word and PDF formats.
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Do not include any identifying information (name, institution, contact details) in the body of the essay.
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No images or graphical illustrations allowed.
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Plagiarism and AI-generated entries will result in disqualification.
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A valid student ID or proof of enrolment must be submitted alongside the entry.
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Deadline for submission: June 20, 2025.
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The submission link goes live on May 14, 2025.
What’s in It for You?
Winners will receive:
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National recognition.
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Exclusive prizes.
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Opportunities to connect with IP experts and industry stakeholders.
Judging Criteria:
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Originality of ideas
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Structural flow, clarity, and grammatical accuracy
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Relevance to the field of IP
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Consideration of national, regional, and/or global IP contexts
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Practical policy recommendations and pathways for creative industry growth
How to Apply:
For full details and to submit your entry, visit the official WIPO Nigeria page:
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), in collaboration with the Nigeria IP Office, is hosting the 2025 National Intellectual Property Essay Competition for Nigerian students. This initiative aims to increase awareness of intellectual property rights and encourage creative thinking that can influence Nigeria's future. The essay topic focuses on "IP and Music: Harnessing Nigeria’s Music Industry for Economic Growth," inviting participants to explore how Nigeria's rich musical talent and strong IP frameworks can drive economic and creative development.
Students are expected to reflect on the roles of industry players, challenges in IP protection, effects of emerging technologies, and propose sustainable growth solutions for the music industry and economy. The competition, open to tertiary students in Nigeria, requires essays to be written in English, with a maximum of 1,500 words. Entries must be formatted in Arial size 12, double-spaced, and submitted in Word and PDF formats without personal identifiers.
Submissions are due by June 20, 2025, with a link opening on May 14, 2025. Winners gain national recognition, exclusive prizes, and networking opportunities with IP experts. Judging will focus on originality, clarity, relevance, global context considerations, and practical policy suggestions. For more details and submission, participants are directed to the official WIPO Nigeria webpage.
