Future of biotechnology in nigeria 2017 news
Here are some news articles and updates on the future of biotechnology in Nigeria from 2017:
- Nigeria's Biotech Industry Set to Boom (Vanguard, January 2017)
The article highlights the potential of Nigeria's biotech industry, citing the country's large population and growing demand for healthcare services. It notes that the industry is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
- FG Launches Biotech Policy to Boost Economy (ThisDay, February 2017)
The Nigerian government launched a biotech policy aimed at promoting the development of the biotech industry in the country. The policy aims to create a favorable environment for biotech research and development, and to increase the country's competitiveness in the global biotech market.
- Nigeria's Biotech Sector to Create 100,000 Jobs by 2025 (Premium Times, March 2017)
According to a report by the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Nigeria's biotech sector is expected to create 100,000 jobs by 2025. The report also notes that the sector has the potential to contribute 10% to the country's GDP by 2025.
- Nigeria's First Biotech Company, Bioresources, Launches (Leadership, April 2017)
Bioresources, a Nigerian biotech company, launched its operations in April 2017. The company aims to develop and commercialize biotech products, including vaccines, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals.
- FG to Establish Biotech Parks in Nigeria (The Guardian, May 2017)
The Nigerian government announced plans to establish biotech parks in the country. The parks will provide a conducive environment for biotech research and development, and will help to attract foreign investment to the sector.
- Nigeria's Biotech Industry to Benefit from $1.5m Grant (AllAfrica, June 2017)
The Nigerian government received a $1.5 million grant from the African Development Bank to support the development of the biotech industry in the country. The grant will be used to establish biotech research centers and to promote biotech entrepreneurship.
- NABDA to Establish Biotech Incubators in Nigeria (Vanguard, July 2017)
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) announced plans to establish biotech incubators in Nigeria. The incubators will provide a platform for biotech startups to develop and commercialize their products.
- Nigeria's Biotech Sector to Benefit from EU Funding (The Punch, August 2017)
The European Union (EU) announced plans to provide funding to Nigeria's biotech sector. The funding will be used to support biotech research and development, and to promote biotech entrepreneurship in the country.
- FG to Establish Biotech Research Institute in Nigeria (ThisDay, September 2017)
The Nigerian government announced plans to establish a biotech research institute in the country. The institute will focus on research and development in areas such as biotechnology, genomics, and proteomics.
- Nigeria's Biotech Industry to Create 500,000 Jobs by 2025 (Premium Times, October 2017)
According to a report by the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Nigeria's biotech industry is expected to create 500,000 jobs by 2025. The report also notes that the sector has the potential to contribute 15% to the country's GDP by 2025.
These news articles and updates highlight the growing importance of biotechnology in Nigeria, and the potential for the sector to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and improve healthcare services in the country.