Nigeria: NOTAP Moves to Turn Nigerian Research Into Wealth, Partners NUJ to Drive Innovation Agenda

In a major push to unlock the economic value of scientific research and reduce Nigeria's dependence on imported technologies, the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has unveiled plans to commercialise research findings from Nigerian universities and research institutions through strategic partnerships with investors and industry players, a move expected to boost government revenue, create jobs and accelerate industrial development.