By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City initiative as part of efforts to transform the country into a knowledge and innovation-driven economy through scientific research, biotechnology and precision medicine. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, made this known in a statement issued onContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has unveiled plans to expand participation in the 2026 National Research Fair and Exhibition to promote the commercialisation of research findings. Echono, who disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while inaugurating the committee for the 2026 NationalContinue Reading
The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated the Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Committee to set in motion a new annual award programme. The award will reward outstanding undergraduate, master’s and doctoral research with prizes valued at ₦365 million. This is part of the government’s efforts to reposition scholarship, innovation and researchContinue Reading
By Peter Davou Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has lauded the commitment of the state’s College of Education, Gidan Waya (KSCOE) to scholarly research and innovation, describing as “critical” to driving sustainable development. Sani gave the commendation in Gidan Waya on Tuesday, at a three-day International Conference with theContinue Reading
The Lagos Studies Association (LSA) has urged scholars and students to adopt practical, field-based research methods.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has awarded N7.5 billion research grants to 174 research teams across Nigerian tertiary institutions under the 2025 National Research Fund (NRF) Grant Cycle. The Executive Secretary, Mr Sonny Echono, announced this at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja, while releasingContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Retail Development and Investment Company (RDIC Africa) has unveiled Nigeria’s first indigenous private sector-driven research repository database to boost the visibility and utilisation of locally generated research. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, RDIC Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ejimofor Akah, said theContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Prof. Chima Onoka of the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (UNEC), has said that research alone cannot transform Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system without effective policy implementation and political engagement. Onoka, who is the Professor of Public Health and Health Systems Economics, stated this on Thursday while deliveringContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership Professionals Nigeria Limited, aimed at converting research results into enterprise innovation and socio-economic impact nationwide. Dr Maryam Ismaila, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Development, said this inContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has reaffirmed the fund’s commitment to supporting education and research in military institutions. Echono said this when the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the headquartersContinue Reading
