15 August 2026

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Federal Government Backs Down on Plan to Drop Mathematics from Admission Requirements
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Federal Government Backs Down on Plan to Drop Mathematics from Admission Requirements

The Federal Government has clarified that Mathematics remains compulsory for admission into tertiary institutions, reversing earlier reports suggesting otherwise. A statement issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Education’s spokesperson, Boriowo Folashade, said both English Language and Mathematics remain mandatory for all students at the O-Level stage. This follows last week’s announcement that Mathematics would

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ITC, NABDA Explore Partnership on Bio-Vaccine
Research

ITC, NABDA Explore Partnership on Bio-Vaccine

The International Trade Centre (ITC) has expressed interest in partnering with the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) on bio-vaccine development and other health-related research, including anti-malaria drugs, transgenic mosquitoes, and diabetes management. ITC’s Programme Manager for Sector and Enterprise Competitiveness, Charles Lor, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to NABDA in Abuja, alongside Senior Officer

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NABDA Strengthens Ties with Global Biotechnology Centre in Italy
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NABDA Strengthens Ties with Global Biotechnology Centre in Italy

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has taken steps to deepen international collaboration in biotechnology with a working visit to the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in Trieste, Italy. The delegation, led by NABDA Director-General Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, included the agency’s Board Chairman, Chief Clement Ebri, and Head of the ICGEB Desk,

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ECN, Chinese Firm to Partner on Renewable Energy Projects
Institutional Advancement

ECN, Chinese Firm to Partner on Renewable Energy Projects

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has opened talks with the China National Chemical Engineering International Corporation Ltd (CNCEC) to strengthen cooperation in renewable energy development. During a meeting at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, ECN Director-General, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, and CNCEC’s Chief Representative for Africa, Edward Li Guosong, discussed areas of collaboration, including biofuels,

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NOTAP Reports 70% Compliance on Technology Transfer by Foreign Firms
Technology

NOTAP Reports 70% Compliance on Technology Transfer by Foreign Firms

The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) says about 70 per cent of multinational firms operating in Nigeria now comply with the country’s technology transfer regulations. Director-General of NOTAP, Obiageli Amadiobi, disclosed this in Abuja during a press conference to announce the forthcoming NOTAP Technology and Innovation Summit 2025. She said the agency’s

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NBRDA Reaffirms Safety of GMOs
Research

NBRDA Reaffirms Safety of GMOs

The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has reaffirmed the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), saying they are vital to Nigeria’s food security and economic development. Speaking in Abuja, the agency’s Director-General, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, said fears around GMOs are primarily driven by misinformation and that the agency is committed to bridging the

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PRODA Board Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Tech Innovation Drive
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PRODA Board Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Tech Innovation Drive

The Governing Board of the Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s technological development in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Chairman of the Board, Hon. Donatus Agu, gave the assurance during a familiarisation visit to the institute’s headquarters in Enugu. He said the Board was determined to

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RMRDC, AUST Partner to Establish Raw Materials Testing Centres
Research

RMRDC, AUST Partner to Establish Raw Materials Testing Centres

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has announced plans to establish Raw Materials Testing and Analysis Centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to reduce reliance on foreign laboratories for product testing and certification. Director-General of RMRDC, Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, disclosed this in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with the

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RMRDC, Productivity Centre to Partner on Sesame Oil Investment Summit
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RMRDC, Productivity Centre to Partner on Sesame Oil Investment Summit

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) in Nasarawa State has pledged closer collaboration with the National Productivity Centre (NPC) to promote value addition and industrial growth in the state. During a courtesy visit to the NPC office in Lafia, RMRDC State Coordinator, Yakubu Alaku, said the meeting was aimed at strengthening partnership and

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RMRDC Calls for Adoption of Global Models in Raw Material Development
Research

RMRDC Calls for Adoption of Global Models in Raw Material Development

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has hosted another edition of its lecture series, focusing on lessons Nigeria can learn from Brazil, India, and South Africa in developing its raw materials sector. Held in Abuja on October 22, the lecture featured public finance expert Kazeem Adewale Oyewole, Assistant Director at the Office of

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