Tinubu Proposes Research Fund and Medical College Amendments
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted two significant bills to the National Assembly for legislative action. The first, the National Research Development Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2026, aims to consolidate fragmented research funding across various ministries, departments, and agencies into a centralized mechanism.
This fund is designed to enhance resource utilization, foster collaboration among research entities, and support innovation aligned with national priorities. It will operate under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, funded directly from the Nigeria Content Development Fund.
The second bill, the National Postgraduate Medical College (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to amend the existing law governing the college, allowing it to award Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Clinical Medicine, Dentistry, and related fields. Both bills have been reviewed by relevant stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Justice, and are now set to undergo the necessary legislative processes for passage into law.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Leadership Newspaper. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Leadership Newspaper
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Tinubu Submits NDDC Budget and Research Bills to Reps
Tinubu to Propose Special Legislative Seats for Women, PWDs
Tinubu Revives Awolowo's Model for Education and Health
Tinubu Directs Fund Release for Regional Development Commissions
AdvoKC Foundation Urges Tinubu to Sign Audit Bill
Peter Obi Critiques Leadership Failures on Independence Day
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
