Buhari approves N7.5 billion for research grants
The agency also said the latest increase in the fund makes it the largest holder of research grants in Nigeria.
The official said President Muhammadu Buhari also approved the establishment of six medical simulation research and clinical training facilities in six colleges of medicine in each geopolitical zone within the year. He said the board of trustees of TETFund also approved over N200 million, to sponsor some COVID-19 research proposals mainly from universities and NAFDAC.
He said only 15 per cent of Nigerian students were living in hostel accommodation in their institutions.
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