The Federal Government is finalising plans to host a campus of the University of Birmingham in Nigeria, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said. Alausa recently visited the university’s Dubai campus to conclude discussions ahead of a formal agreement expected in January 2026. The University of Lagos has been selected as the local partner
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stressed the need to embed financial literacy as a life skill essential for young Nigerians to thrive in today’s economy. Speaking in Abuja at the handover of the reviewed National Universities Commission (NUC) Curriculum on Securities and Investment Management, SEC Director-General, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said the initiative represents
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has launched a national initiative to develop Nigeria’s Aloe vera value chain, aiming to boost industrialisation, job creation, and export potential. The announcement followed a National Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting held at RMRDC headquarters in Abuja in collaboration with Dipton Nigeria Ltd. The event brought together 48 participants,
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has emphasised that Nigeria’s economic progress hinges on translating research ideas into tangible products and services. Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI, Mr Khalil Suleiman Halilu, stated that research findings will not benefit the nation if they remain in laboratories. He explained that the NASENI Research Commercialisation
Experts and investors from across Nigeria and Africa have identified bamboo as a powerful tool to grow Nigeria’s economy. This was discussed during an investors’ forum on bamboo development held at the Unizik Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The event was organised by the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) in
Professor Pat Utomi has emphasised that meaningful investment in education is crucial for enhancing national productivity and economic prosperity, warning that Nigeria’s deteriorating quality of life cannot be reversed without urgent reforms in human capital development. In an interview reflecting on the state of the Nigerian economy, Utomi said governments at all levels must prioritise
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has urged the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to adopt policies that foster the growth of Nigeria’s manufacturing and export sectors. Eugene Nweke, the Head Researcher at SEREC, made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Nweke urged the NCS to focus
As Nigeria continues to face rising unemployment and a widening skills gap, Mrs Oluranti Mary Olufunke Aleem has called for a renewed national focus on technical education to secure the country’s economic future. Speaking on Wednesday, Aleem, a lecturer at The Polytechnic, Imesi-Ile, Osun State, explained that technical education remains the most reliable route to
