Nigeria’s push to build its first large-scale solar panel factory is gathering momentum months after the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) sealed a partnership with Chinese renewable giant LONGi. Officials say discussions are now focused on practical steps to establish the 500–1000 megawatt facility — a project expected to create thousands of technical jobs and
About eight months after the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) directed the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) to pay a judgment debt to two companies—PSC Industries Limited and OGB-Tech Nigeria Limited—the agency has yet to comply. The debt, initially valued at ₦157 million, has risen to approximately ₦295 million, including accrued interest at a rate
Professor Dauphine Dighitoghi Moro has called on Nigerian universities to prioritise research, development, and innovation if the nation hopes to solve its social and economic challenges. Speaking during the 113th Inaugural Lecture of Lagos State University (LASU), the microbiologist lamented that universities had lost their research drive due to poor funding and weak institutional support.
When the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) began experimenting with hybrid charging stations two years ago, few expected the pilot project would inspire young engineers and students across the country. Today, that small beginning has become a model of how innovation, leadership, and partnerships can shape Nigeria’s transition to clean energy. At the centre of
The Vice Chancellor of Bowen University, Professor Jonathan Babalola, has criticised the Federal Government for excluding private university students from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), arguing that the policy deepens inequality among Nigerian youths. Speaking ahead of the university’s 20th convocation in Iwo, Osun State, Prof Babalola said the scheme’s design assumes that all
Nigeria’s health system is performing below the African regional average, operating at just 45 per cent efficiency compared to 54 per cent across the continent, a new national profile has revealed. The Country Health Systems and Services Profile (CHSSP) — developed after three years of research by the Africa Health Observatory Platform (AHOP) with support
Nigeria’s economy may be showing signs of recovery. However, ordinary citizens are yet to feel the impact, the Director-General of the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), Dr Baba Musa, has said. Speaking at the just-concluded IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, Musa described 2025 as a “critical turning point” for
The National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has appealed to the Federal Government to upgrade the institution to a National University of Mathematical Sciences (NUMS). The Governing Council Chair, Prof. Edna Williams-Njoku, stated that the move would enhance Nigeria’s capacity to produce high-quality manpower in the fields of mathematics and science. Speaking after the Council’s first quarterly
The National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has moved the Nigerian National Mathematical Sciences Olympiad from traditional pen-and-paper tests to an entirely computer-based format, marking a significant shift in the competition’s 17-year history. Since its inception in 2006, the Olympiad has relied on analogue assessments, but NMC says digitisation will improve efficiency, accuracy, and the overall standard
A Kaduna-based startup, Interface Africa, has won the £1.5 million top prize at the NextGen Innovation Challenge, held at London’s Hilton Paddington on Thursday. The company, led by Al’amin Muhammed Idris, impressed judges with its work in providing affordable solar financing to small businesses across Africa. President Bola Tinubu congratulated Idris, describing the initiative as
