Alausa breaks 16-year ASUU policy logjam
Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa secures landmark agreement with ASUU, ending a 16-year stalemate with a 40% salary increase, pension reform, and a National Research Council. Read the full analysis.
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FG Launches N3bn Research Commercialisation Policy
The Nigerian government has inaugurated committees to draft a National Research-to-Commercialisation Policy, backed by a N3 billion budget for 2026. This aims to bridge the gap between academic findings and marketable products.
FG Launches Committee on Research Commercialisation Policy
The Nigerian government has inaugurated steering and drafting committees for a National Research-to-Commercialisation Policy, backed by a ₦3bn budget, to transform academic findings into economic gains.
N24bn Software Spend: Local Devs Worry Over Foreign Patronage
Nigerian software developers raise alarm as 10 MDAs budget N24 billion for foreign software, citing security risks and capital flight. Experts demand local content enforcement.
YABATECH Launches Digital Transformation, Research Drive
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has announced major plans to become a smart campus, boost research, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy on harassment. Rector Dr. Ibraheem Abdul outlined the vision for 2026.
FG, ASUU Sign Landmark Agreement After 16 Years
The Federal Government and ASUU have signed a historic agreement ending a 16-year dispute. Key points include a 40% salary increase, a National Research Council, and strengthened university autonomy.
ASUU-FG Agreement: 40% Salary Increase, New Autonomy
FG and ASUU finalise 8 new agreements, including a 40% salary increase for lecturers, enhanced autonomy, and protection from victimisation. Details inside.
NFVCB classifies 1,185 films in 2025, warns defaulters
Nigeria's NFVCB approved 1,185 films in 2025, showing industry growth. English films dominated, but the board urges more family content and indigenous language use. Read the full report.
1,185 Films Classified by NFVCB in 2025
Nigeria's NFVCB approved 1,185 films in 2025, showing industry growth. The board warns defaulters and pushes for more indigenous language and family content. Read the full report.
ASUU Signs 2025 Agreement, Flags University Autonomy Threats
ASUU warns that deep structural issues in Nigerian universities remain despite a new agreement. President Piwuna highlights threats to autonomy, funding, and standards. Read the full analysis.
Apple Leads as Global Smartphone Shipments Grow 2% in 2025
Global smartphone shipments rose 2% in 2025, with Apple leading the market. Discover the key trends and the 2026 forecast for the tech industry.
10 Best Dividend-Yielding Stocks to Buy Now for 2026
Meristem Research reveals the top dividend-paying stocks for FY 2025. Discover high-yield picks like Zenith Bank and GTCO for stable income and growth potential in Nigeria's booming market.
UI Alumnus Gifts Research Facility & Scholarships
Dr. Diran Fawibe, through IESL, signs a Deed of Gift for a UI research facility and MoU for scholarships. A landmark in industry-university collaboration for Nigeria's future leaders.
ATBU Leads Nigeria in Innovation in 2025 Rankings
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) is ranked Nigeria's most innovative and 3rd for research in the 2025 SCImago Institutions Rankings. This achievement highlights the critical role of tech-focused universities in national development. Read more abou
Hungry, Broke Men Prefer Bigger Breasts - Study
New research reveals men's financial insecurity or hunger influences attraction to larger female breasts. Scientists explain the evolutionary link. Read the full findings.
Hunger, Financial Insecurity Influence Men's Breast Size Preference
New research reveals men's attraction to breast size is influenced by hunger and economic security. A study in PLOS ONE shows resource insecurity shifts preferences. Read the full findings.
Nigerian Scholar Pioneers Groundwater Contamination Research
Nigerian geoscientist Fidelis Onwuagba's pioneering research in the US is reshaping understanding of groundwater contamination, earning awards and providing critical data for public health and environmental management. Read his inspiring story.
How Predatory Publications Harm Nigerian Academics
Nigerian scholars risk global irrelevance by publishing in predatory journals. Learn why where you publish matters more than ever for international mobility and impact.
Nigeria's Cocoa Industry Seeks Funding for Global Competitiveness
Nigeria's cocoa industry is losing over $2 billion annually due to under-explored value chains. Stakeholders call for urgent government funding and policy reforms in 2026 to boost production and compete globally.
NCDMB Innovation Challenge Offers Prizes for Energy Ideas
The NCDMB has launched its 2025/26 Research, Innovation and Technology Challenge, seeking Nigerian solutions for the oil, gas, and energy sectors. Winners get cash, mentorship, and incubation support. Apply now!
N720bn Contractor Debt Scandal Indicts Nigerian Government
The Federal Government's N720 billion debt to local contractors is a moral failure, crippling businesses and halting projects. This editorial demands urgent action and transparency to fix Nigeria's broken contract system.
ABU, AMA-MED Partner on Drug Production, Research
Ahmadu Bello University and AMA Pharmaceutical Company announce a strategic collaboration to boost local drug manufacturing and commercialise research, aiming to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness.
Stakeholders Hail TETFund's TETFAIR, ASIP for Innovation
Education stakeholders praise TETFund's TETFAIR & ASIP for transforming academic research into market-ready solutions. See the groundbreaking prototypes from Nigerian institutions.
Non-native malaria vector detected in Nigeria by NIMR
NIMR confirms the first detection of the invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito in Gombe, Nigeria. This urban-adapted vector poses a major new threat to malaria control efforts nationwide. Read more.
Family Seeks Return of Chinwuba's Portrait to Police College
The family of ACP Aneto Chinwuba demands the Nigeria Police Force restore his legacy as the first indigenous Commandant of the Ikeja Police College, threatening legal action over historical erasure.
NBA: Poor Governance Threatens Nigerian Indigenous Companies
The Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch, warns that weak corporate governance and poor succession plans threaten the survival of indigenous Nigerian companies. Learn the critical role of lawyers and AI.
Indigenous Firms Control 50% of Nigeria's Oil, Gas Output
The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) announces indigenous firms now account for over 50% of Nigeria's crude oil and gas production. Discover the impact on energy security and sector growth.
Heirs Energies Gets $750m Afreximbank Financing
Heirs Energies secures a landmark $750 million financing from Afreximbank, marking a major vote of confidence in Nigeria's indigenous energy sector. Read the full story.
The Missing Link in Nigeria's Security Crisis
Analysis reveals how Nigeria's centralized policing model, lacking local knowledge and trust, fuels insecurity. A shift to indigenous community policing is the strategic solution. Read more.
TETFund's Innovation Drive Produces 17 Patents
TETFund's TETFAIR & ASIP programmes have culminated in 17 patents, strengthening Nigeria's research commercialisation drive. Discover how academics are turning ideas into market-ready solutions.
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