…explore areas of collaboration with the university, particularly in skills development, technology transfer and employment opportunities for graduates. “The partnership will include scholarships, employment opportunities and an annual award for outstanding students,” Okonkwo said. Olajide commended Babalola for buildin…

Nigeria's Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer held a workshop to build a framework for directing climate finance to rural farmersExperts said Nigeria had attracted about $2.5bn in climate funding so far, far below what smallholder farmers actually needYAPU Solutions proposed a pilot project wor…

…local and international stakeholders were critical to attracting capital, facilitating technology transfer, creating jobs and generating wealth. On a recent mining incident, he disclosed that the government had constituted an investigative panel, urging stakeholders to await the outcome of its findings. Meanwhile, the…

…foreign companies to extract them. Nigeria should negotiate for local processing, technology transfer, skills development and domestic manufacturing. This is where Mahama’s declaration that “we will process our minerals at home” becomes particularly relevant to Nigeria. Nigeria can also use the debate over global finan…

…continued, “She also noted a rise in foreign direct investment, with joint ventures and technology transfers involving firms from India, South Korea, and Turkey, and referenced the Presidential Executive Order on Local Production as reinforcing NAFDAC’s regulatory framework.” The NAFDAC boss said sustained collaboratio…

…The continental deployment of the Nigerian system therefore represents more than a technology transfer. It places Nigeria’s PPP architecture, indigenous engineering capacity and digital customs experience at the centre of efforts to create a more seamless African trading system. With AfCFTA seeking to deepen intra-Afri…

…areas including the development of affordable solar-powered cold storage facilities, technology transfer for agro-processing and expanded scientific exchanges between Nigeria and Chinese institutions. He said Nigeria must leverage the recent expansion of access to the Chinese market to move beyond the export of raw agr…

…trade relations, particularly in agricultural transformation, scientific innovation and technology transfer. “Just as the seasons of the year bring renewal and harvest, the partnership between Nigeria and China is entering a season of unprecedented opportunity. As we speak, we are witnessing the fruits of a strategic r…

…Incubation Centres nationwide to identify talent, mentor innovators, facilitate technology transfer and convert research outcomes into commercially viable products. “Our mandate extends beyond incubation. We identify talent. We mentor innovators. We facilitate technology transfer. We promote commercialisation. We conne…

…Through partnerships in 5G, fiber optics, and smart cities, Nigeria is negotiating technology transfer, not just procurement. Engagement with the World Artificial Intelligence Organization and related partnerships signal intent: to move from adoption to authorship. The aim is to build domestic capacity in AI, fintech,…

…that the smart campus project will bridge the gap through high-speed connectivity, technology transfer and stronger academia–industry collaboration.” Matemilola urged stakeholders to ensure the proper maintenance and effective utilisation of the facility to maximise its benefits. The Senator representing Ogun Central,…

…remains one of Nigeria’s most strategic assets, serving as a bridge for diplomacy, technology transfer and global partnership well beyond remittances and investment.” He added that strong health systems were essential for economic growth, social stability and national resilience, noting that connecting global Nigerian…

…tax revenues, strengthened regulatory engagement, promoted innovation and encouraged technology transfer to their citizens,” he said. Citing Ireland as an example, Nwoko said the presence of companies such as Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok and X had transformed the country into one of Europe’s leading technology hubs t…

…road infrastructure safety assessment, institutional capacity development and technology transfer. "He therefore called on development partners and the international community to deepen technical cooperation and support capacity-building initiatives that would accelerate the attainment of shared global road safety targ…

…zones; deepen research-industry collaboration for tailored innovation; facilitate technology transfer, infrastructure finance, and SME integration across the manufacturing spectrum," Ike-Muonso stated.

…rather than protectionism alone, can become a powerful force for development. Technology transfer is one of the most important instruments available to achieve that objective. Across the world, countries are rethinking how they build economic resilience. Global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and growi…