Nigerian Army ready to partner local industries for production of military hardwares
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says the Nigerian Army is willing to partner with local manufacturing industries for the production of military […]
Research and Development
Osinbajo charges AU member states on AfCFTA protocols
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called on African Union (AU) member states to ratify and implement protocols on free movement of persons, right of residence and […]
Osinbajo inaugurates ultra-modern Anambra shoe cluster
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday inaugurated an ultra-modern industrial shoe-making hub equipped with the modern technology at Nkwelle Ezunaka Village in Anambra. In a […]
Minister challenges NAF institute to boost air power through research
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen Bashir Magashi, has tasked the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), to upscale research and development with a […]
Final year KASU student recycles polyethene waste into candle wax
Ms Aisha Ishaq, a final year student in the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Kaduna State University (KASU), has developed a way to recycle […]
Nigeria can’t be competitive without institutionalising research-TETFund boss
The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof. Suleiman Boforo, says the Nigerian economy can only be globally competitive with the institutionalisation of Research […]
NDC Course 29 participants present research paper to COAS
Participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 29, have presented their research paper to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya. The research […]
Why leaders must remain calm in crises – Osinbajo
By Chimezie Godfrey Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has urged leaders in the country to remain calm in the midst of adversity so that the […]
NERDC advocates review of Senior Secondary School curriculum
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has called for the review of the Senior Secondary School curriculum in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of NERDC, […]
NUC to expedite approval of Aviation and Aerospace University – FG
The Federal Government says the National Universities Commission (NUC) will expedite immediate approval of the establishment of Aviation and Aerospace University. The Director of Public Affairs, […]
World Bank harps on nature preservation
The World Bank Group President, David Malpass says preserving nature and maintaining its services are critical for economic growth. Malpass stated this on Friday in […]
Minister canvasses for establishment of new pharmaceutical firms
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonaya Onu, has called for the establishment of new pharmaceutical firms in Nigeria. A press statement issued on […]
Buhari to MTN: Offer affordable, quality service to Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday at State House Abuja urged the MTN Group to make available top of the range service to its Nigerian subscribers. This […]
NITDA presents innovation, entrepreneurship policy draft
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Thursday presented the Nigeria Digital Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Startup Policy (NDIESP) reviewed draft designed for a digital […]
i-FAIR will fast-track Nigeria’s knowledge economy – TETFund boss
The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, says establishment of Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR) Centre will […]
Academia, industries must partner to stop capital flight – NSE
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) on Thursday said for Nigeria to experience sustainable growth, the academia and industries must partner to commercialise research for […]
NECO Registrar Prof. Obioma dies in an illness and was not assassinated – family
Contrary to social media rumours that National Examinations Council (NECO) Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Godswill Obioma, has been assassinated, he died on Monday during […]
Biosafety agency trains staff on GMO safety
The National Biosafety Management Agency on Monday organised biosafety regulations training for members of its staff to increase their proficiencies, skills and knowledge of Genetically […]
Council donates inputs to AFAN in Niger
The Raw Materials, Research and Development Council (RMRDC), on Friday donated improved grains to the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Niger State chapter, to […]
FG donates 100m tomato seedlings to farmers in Ogun
The Federal Government on Saturday in Abeokuta donated 100 million improved tomato seedlings to farmers in Ogun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
Malaria: WHO issues new standards for research on genetically modified mosquitoes
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued essential standards for future research and development of genetically modified mosquitoes as part of efforts to make the […]
Nigerian Robotics Engineer Develops CET Drone to Detect Kidnappers, Terrorists’ Hideouts
A Nigerian Robotics Engineer, Dr. Olusola Ayoola has developed Carbon Emission Tracker (CET) Drone for aerial surveillance in detecting hideouts of criminals within caves and […]
FG ‘ll end estimated billing syndrome in nation’s power sector- Omo-Agege
Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the Senate, on Saturday said the Federal Government was committed to ending the estimated billing syndrome in the nation’s power […]
Emefiele seeks PPP model to improve healthcare infrastructure
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged stakeholders in the public and private sectors to collaborate to build a more healthy and robust healthcare […]
Defence ministry assures DICON of adequate funding
The Ministry of Defence on Friday reassured Defence Industrial Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) of adequate funding for research and development of weapons needed to tackle […]