NCC Awards N233m In Research Grants, Professorial Chair Endowments | VIDEO
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has awarded research grants to 13 tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
NCC is the independent National Regulatory Authority for Telecoms Industry in the country.
The Commission dolled out a total sum of one hundred and seventy two million, five hundred and thirty two thousand and forty nine for research project plus an additional N60 million for 3 universities it intends to endow professorial chairs.
According to the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, the grants are to acknowledge the relevance of the academia in the development of telecom industry in Nigeria through research innovations..
WATCH VIDEO:
Support Afnews Independent Journalism
At Afnews, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and timely news coverage. Our commitment to journalistic integrity ensures that you receive trustworthy information, unfiltered and unbiased. To maintain our independence and continue delivering quality content, we rely on the support of our readers.
If you value the work we do, please consider making a contribution. Your support enables us to keep bringing you the stories that matter.
Donate today and help us keep independent journalism alive. Thank you for your support!
