Tag: #Research
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YOUNG SCIENTISTS URGED TO COLLABORATE ON SOLUTIONS TO NIGERIA’S CHALLENGES
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has called on scientists and researchers to work across disciplines to develop innovative solutions to societal challenges and improve human well-being. NYA President, Prof. Temitope Onuminya, made the call at the academy’s 16th Anniversary Conference and General Assembly at Lagos State University, Akoka. The conference, themed “Convergent Research for Global…
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ISRAEL BACKS FIFTH iFAIR FELLOWSHIP TO STRENGHTEN NIGERIA’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Israel has announced funding for the fifth edition of the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (iFAIR), reinforcing its partnership with Nigeria to support innovation, research commercialisation and entrepreneurship. The new fellowship is scheduled to begin in October. Speaking at the graduation and innovation showcase of the fourth iFAIR cohort in Abuja, Israeli Ambassador…
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RMRDC LAUNCHES DIGITAL RESEARCH JOURNAL TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
Nigeria is taking another step toward strengthening research, innovation and industrial development with the launch of a new digital research platform. The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has unveiled the Journal of Raw Materials Research (JORMAR), a fully digital, peer-reviewed publication designed to support researchers, innovators and manufacturers across the country. According to…
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COAS PLEDGES STRONGER SUPPORT FOR NIGERIAN ARMY UNIVERSITY BIU
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to expanding and strengthening the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), with renewed support for infrastructure, academic development and research. Speaking during a meeting with the university’s Governing Council and Management Team in Abuja, Shaibu described NAUB as a strategic institution…
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KWASU PROMOTES 45 ACADEMICS TO PROFESSORIAL RANKS
Big academic boost for Kwara State University as 45 lecturers climb the professorial ladder, strengthening teaching and research across the institution. The university’s Governing Council approved the promotion of 45 academic staff at its 78th regular meeting — elevating 20 scholars to full professors and 25 to associate professors across multiple faculties. The promotions span…
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FUTD LAUNCHES TRANS-SAHARAN TRADE RESEARCH TEAM
A new research push aims to connect Africa’s ancient trade routes with today’s development goals. Federal University of Transportation Daura has inaugurated a 10-member research team to kick-start a major Trans-Saharan route and trade project designed to shape the institution’s research direction. The team, constituted by Vice-Chancellor Umar Adam-Katsayal, will be led by Principal Investigator…
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PROF. OYELAMI EMERGES ACTING CEO OF NATIONAL MATHEMATICAL CENTRE
Federal Government appoints seasoned mathematician to lead Nigeria’s premier mathematics research institution in Abuja. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has approved the appointment of Prof. Benjamin Oyelami as the Acting Director/Chief Executive of the National Mathematical Centre (NMC), Sheda, Abuja. The appointment takes immediate effect and follows the elevation of the former CEO,…
