25 July 2026

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Experts Urge Nigeria to Embrace Research Policies
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Experts Urge Nigeria to Embrace Research Policies

Former Head of Service, Prof. Oladapo Afolabi, and Bowen University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jonathan Babalola, have advised Nigeria to focus on research-based policies and update school curricula to solve the problem of unemployable graduates. They spoke at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, during the 60th anniversary of its postgraduate school. Prof. Babalola stated that many Nigerian

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Experts Blame Poor Research Use for Food Crisis
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Experts Blame Poor Research Use for Food Crisis

Agriculture experts, farmers, and civil society groups have raised concerns about how research is not helping farmers improve food production in Nigeria. At a two-day workshop in Abuja, Dr Eze Onyekpere from the Centre for Social Justice stated that substantial funds are allocated to agricultural research institutes, but farmers are not seeing the benefits. He

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Igbinedion University Vice-Chancellor Calls on Government for Education Improvement

Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, the Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, has urged the government to amplify policies that support education, research, and intellectual development to improve national development.  Ezemonye mentioned that intellectual property is recognised for enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in global markets and attracting both local and foreign investments.  He made this statement during a

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