26 July 2026

research commercialization

Research

Research Commercialisation Key to Nigeria’s Growth

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

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TETFUND

TETFund Pushes Research to Market

Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has unveiled a wave of homegrown innovations aimed at solving pressing societal problems, following a year-long training programme under the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI). The scheme, run in partnership with Kenya’s African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) and Nigeria’s Innov8 Hub, equips researchers to transform academic work into

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Universities

UNILAG Attempts Tech Transfer

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is positioning itself as a hub for innovation with its bold Technology Transfer Ambassador Programme (TTAP) Bootcamp, held July 22 and 24 at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre. The two-day training, spearheaded by the Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO), was designed to groom ambassadors who will scout, protect,

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