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
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
In Lagos, 300 women have completed a hands-on catfish farming training, part of a programme led by the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). Six trainers-of-trainers were also certified to extend the skills across communities. The initiative, held at the Ikorodu Skill Acquisition
For 50 unemployed Nigerian graduates, the prospect of a career is no longer confined to traditional office and classroom settings. This week, they began a five-day intensive training in aquaculture production, fish processing, and value addition at the Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR). The initiative, led by NIOMR’s Executive Director, Dr Gbolahan
For many young Nigerians training to become seafarers, completing mandatory sea experience, or “seatime,” remains a challenge. While maritime institutions churn out hundreds of cadets each year, the country lacks sufficient vessels to give them practical experience on board ships. This week, the Alumni Association of the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT),
The Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) has ushered in a new chapter with the appointment of Dr A.R. Adedeji as Acting Executive Director, following the departure of Dr Patrick Olu Adebola. The handover ceremony, attended by the board chairman, senior management, and staff, underscored the institute’s commitment to continuity and seamless leadership transitions. Dr
Staff at the Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria (RRIN) are reflecting on three years of leadership under Executive Director Dr Lelia Nkechiyere Dongo, whose tenure has coincided with efforts to modernise research and strengthen staff engagement. During an internal session to mark the anniversary, Dr Dongo highlighted initiatives aimed at enhancing research capacity, strengthening institutional
At the Projects Development Institute (PRODA) in Enugu, researchers showcase semi-automated machines designed to process local crops more quickly and efficiently. Nevertheless, outside the laboratory, many Nigerian farmers say the promise of technology feels distant. “I have heard about these machines for years,” says Mr Chukwudi Nwosu, a cassava farmer in Enugu State. “But they
