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- 10 Nov 2016
EU Urges Nigerian SMEs to Tap into €80Bn Research & Innovation Programme
The European Union (EU) at its ‘5th EU-Nigeria Business Forum’ (EUNBF2016) has unveiled plans to extend its research and innovation programme with 80 billion Euros to Nigerian entities, including…
- 18 Feb 2014
Jonathan Inaugurates Research, Innovation Council
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday in Abuja inaugurated the National Research and Innovation Council (NRIC) to bridge the link between research and industrialization. At the ceremony held at the…
- 14 Aug 2026
NLNG, NCDMB Boost Engineering Research with Innovation Centre
NLNG and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have commenced the construction of a research and innovation centre at Rivers State University, aimed at strengthening…
- 25 Feb 2026
Nigeria, EU Ink Research, Innovation Deal Worth €100Bn
Nigeria and the European Union have inked a scientific and technology deal that grants access to about €100 billion in research and innovation funding for scientists, start-ups, and public…
- 18 Jun 2020
NCS Seeks Funding to Boost IT Research and Innovation
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella body for all Information Technology (IT) practitioners and interest groups is seeking for research and innovation funding that will spur technology…
- 7 Aug 2026
NITDA, UniAbuja Partner to Drive Tech Innovation, Research
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has expressed readiness to deepen collaboration with Nigerian universities to promote research, innovation and technology-driven solutions…
- 20 Sept 2018
NCC EVC Tasks Telcos on Funding Researches, Innovations
Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has tasked telecommunications companies on the need to fund researches and innovations that will improve the…
- 21 Nov 2021
TETfund Worries Over State of Research, Innovation in Nigeria Universities
Prof Suleiman Bogoro, the Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), over the weekend described research as the best way to actualise radical development of the nation. Bagoro who…
- 23 Nov 2019
MTN Nigeria Calls for Entries in Academic Research Development & Innovation Challenge
In furtherance of its commitment to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world by promoting science and technology in Nigeria, MTN has announced call for entries for the Academic Research…
- 4 Nov 2019
MTN Nigeria Calls for Entries in Academic Research Development & Innovation Challenge
In furtherance of its commitment to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world by promoting science and technology in Nigeria, MTN has announced call for entries for the Academic Research…
- 14 Feb 2025
Researchers Develop Innovative Treatment for Malaria
An international team of researchers have introduced a groundbreaking drug, known as the covalent kinase inhibitor, which shows promise in combating treatment-resistant malaria. Developed by chemists…
- 29 May 2026
Anthropic Raises $65 Bn to Expand AI Research, Innovation
Anthropic, artificial Intelligence company, has said that it has secured sixty-five billion dollars in a new funding round, raising the company’s valuation to about nine hundred and sixty-five…
- 11 Feb 2016
Cloud Enables 92% of Organisations to Innovate Faster- Oracle Research
More than 90% of enterprises believe the cloud enables them to innovate faster, new research from Oracle reveals. The study, conducted by IDG Connect on behalf of Oracle, finds that half (51%) of…
- 13 Dec 2018
NCC Pledges to Fund Universities’ Research to Boost Innovation
The Nigeria Communication Commission said it has begun directing fund to encourage innovation by boosting research and development in universities across the country. It said Nigeria universities…
- 3 Jun 2019
NCC Hosts Maiden Edition of Emerging Telecoms Technologies Research and ICT Innovation Forum
The Nigerian Communications Commission is set for its maiden edition of the Emerging Telecoms Technologies Research and ICT Innovation forum which will hold at Tayo Aderinokun Hall by Unilag Guest…
- 17 Nov 2017
EcoBank Research: Digital Innovation in SSA Driven by Explosion in Mobile Phone Usage
By peter oluka Digital innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa is being driven by the explosion in mobile phone usage, enabling African consumers to leapfrog existing business models and technologies The…
- 30 Nov 2019
MTN Launches Innovation Challenge to Drive Academic Research Development in Nigeria
MTN Nigeria has launched Academic Research Development & Innovation Challenge (ARDIC), a unique effort aimed at promoting educational research development in Nigeria. ARDIC will enhance local…
- 20 Oct 2017
ESET Researchers Spot DoubleLocker ‘Innovative’ Android Ransomware
https://youtu.be/odSWGPLEqt0 By peter oluka ESET researchers have spotted the first-ever ransomware misusing Android accessibility services. On top of encrypting data, it also locks the device.…
- 2 Apr 2026
FG Rolls Out N12Bn Digital Research Clusters to Boost Innovation Economy
Federal Government yesterday unveiled a N12 billion investment in digital economy research, marking a strategic shift towards knowledge-driven development as Nigeria positions itself as a key player…
- 27 May 2026
IEEE NIGERCON 2026 Set to Propel Nigeria's Digital Economy, Research Excellence, and Industry Innovation
Nigeria is poised to enhance its role in Africa’s digital transformation as the IEEE Nigeria International Conference on Digital Transformation, NIGERCON 2026, is scheduled for November 5–6, 2026, at…
- 7 Oct 2024
Nigerian Researchers Present E-Governance Innovations at International Conference to Support Economic Diversification
Five Nigerian researchers made a significant impact at the 17 th International Conference on the Theory and Practice of E-Government (ICEGOV2024), held in Pretoria, South Africa. The event, organized…
- 21 Jun 2020
FG to Engage Private Sector in Research Commercialization
The federal government is to engage indigenous firms and the organized private sector to help commercialize research results produced by researchers, inventors and innovators in the country. Dr.…
- 20 Aug 2020
Lagos Empowers Tech Start-ups, Innovators with N100m Innovation Grant
The Lagos State Government has awarded grants to start-ups and science research initiatives from various universities within the state. The total grant of N100 million is part of the six pillars of…
- 24 Jul 2026
Nigeria, Israel Strengthen Research, Technology Collaboration
Nigeria and Israel yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in research, technology and innovation as both countries pledged to expand partnerships that will drive…
- 27 Jul 2026
UNN to Partner Firm on AI, Smart Mobility Innovation Centre
The University of Nigeria (UNN) is set to partner with The Roxettes Group to establish a research and innovation centre focused on artificial intelligence (AI), smart and green mobility, and digital…
- 16 Oct 2016
NCC, Swiss Embassy, Top Speakers Line Up for Nigeria Innovation Summit
Professor Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Yves Nicolet, Consul General Switzerland in Lagos, Nigeria;…
- 22 Nov 2020
NNPC Seeks NITDA Partnership for Petroleum Sector Research
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has extended a hand of partnership to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to effectively drive the petroleum sector with…
- 21 Aug 2026
NITDA, North West University Move to Deepen Digital Transformation
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and North West University have commenced discussions aimed at strengthening digital capacity, research, innovation and technology-driven education in the institution.
- 5 Jul 2018
NOTAP Strengthens Support For Researchers in Patenting Their R&D Results
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has strengthened its support to Nigerian researchers, inventors and innovators to enable them patent their Research and…
- 12 Feb 2021
NITDA Collaborates with NNPC to Foster Development of Emerging Technologies
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency has proposed strategic initiatives in strengthening the collaboration with the Research, Technology…