xHe explained that the intervention awarded to all public tertiary institutions and research institutes was designed to drive the socio-economic development of Nigeria in an increasingly globalised and competitive knowledge-driven economy. Represented by Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, a director at TETFund, Bogoro said the grants covered Artificial Intelligence, environment and waste management among others. He said, nevertheless, they remain centres of excellence especially in research and scientific training. Bogoro said: “We at TETFund are convinced that R&D (research and development) is a major driver of economic development and technological growth of nations. “I must emphasise that tertiary institutions all over the world are usually the key drivers of R&D activities and hence technological and economic growth catalysts.

Source: The Guardian July 13, 2021 03:11 UTC