Nigeria’s National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) have announced plans to deepen collaboration in aerospace technology, aviation safety, and renewable energy. The two federal institutions agreed to launch joint research and capacity-building projects to strengthen innovation and enhance technical expertise in the aviation and energy sectors.
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
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,
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
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
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
A lecturer at Babcock University, Dr Adetayo Adebowale, has said Nigeria has the potential to become a tech-driven nation by harnessing its youthful population, improving internet access, and investing in research-backed innovation.Adebowale, who was recently named among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier for the second consecutive year, said the country
The Nanotechnology Research Group (NANO+) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, is set to hold its 9th international conference themed ‘Sustainable Nanotechnology: From Research to Reality’ on November 18-21, 2025. The group stated that it will maintain leadership in nanotechnology research and remain committed to promoting sustainable development in Nigeria and other
Nigeria’s challenging economic situation has raised a serious question: can the nation’s universities help rebuild the economy, not just produce job seekers? Many education experts believe that Nigerian universities can indeed drive national development — but only if research and innovation are appropriately linked to the country’s real needs. Universities as Drivers of Growth Across
Kaduna State Uniianni Benzi Onlus to host a one-day virtual workshop on international grant opportunities aimed at strengthening research and innovation. The event, held on October 20, 2025, was hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa and attended by academic staff, researchers and administrators. Guest speaker Ms Lucia Ruggieri, a scientific officer from the
