• Fri, January 24, 2025

by: Vanguard

How poor research funding stifles national development

Efforts by the country to bridge development gaps between it and advanced nations of the world through research and development, R&D, are not only inadequate as a result of poor funding, researchers in universities and institutes are also expressing frustration with the politicization of the process to get the paltry sums available to them.

by: Techopedia

AI Ethics in 2025: New Challenges & Regulations

Explore the key challenges of AI ethics in 2025, including accountability, transparency, and regulations in the EU, US, Canada, and the UK.

by: Townhall

Climate Change, Thailand Style

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by: Newsroom

'I'm sick of it' - Luxon wants action on competition, RMA

If you could talk economic growth into existence, Christopher Luxon's NZ would top the OECD. Tim Murphy reports on the State of the Nation speech

by: WCJB

Trump signs executive order on developing artificial intelligence 'free from ideological bias'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence Thursday that will revoke past government policies his order says "act as barriers to American AI innovation."

by: SHINE

ASM ignites the STEM dreams of children from Guizhou

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by: EKU

Eastern Kentucky University College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Congratulates Our Fall 2024 Graduates

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by: YourTango

Psychology Says If You Master These 6 Skills, You Can Get Into Anyone's Head

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by: CNET

Solar Battery Buying Guide: Follow These Tips for a Smart Purchase

If you want to store energy from your solar panels to use at night or during power outages, consider investing in a solar battery.

by: Forbes

What Time Period Does 'Severance' Season 2 Take Place In?

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by: ITV

Inside China's 'hacking capital' that has ignited global cyber security alarms

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by: KLTV

Affidavit: Child found mother shot to death after fighting with suspect in Tyler murder

In just the city of Tyler alone, from 2022 to 2024, there's been 1,831 citations and 1,700 warnings of red-light runners. "No matter how much you run it, somebody could be turning right and you hit them, or you can cause somebody to divert into another lane and hit another car. It is never a good thing," says Tyler PD PIO Andy Erbaugh.

by: MSN

Oxford named best university in the world for two subjects

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by: MSN

Long-read sequencing revolutionizes diagnosis of rare diseases

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by: Forbes

The Top 10 Consumer Tech Trends That Matter Most In 2025

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by: MSN

We need to adopt high-density farming now

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Ancient Mediterranean megaflood finally confirmed by modern science

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by: MSN

Colgan Student Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalist

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by: MSN

A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

THE World Subject Rankings 2025: IISc Bengaluru features in global top 100

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

China primary, secondary schools to beef up science education

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  • Sat, January 25, 2025

by: NDTV

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by: Forbes

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Researchers train AI to diagnose lung diseases with 96.57% accuracy

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by: MSN

China's Sichuan University overtakes Stanford, MIT and Oxford in high-quality research

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How poor research funding stifles national development

Efforts by the country to bridge development gaps between it and advanced nations of the world through research and development, R&D, are not only inadequate as a result of poor funding, researchers in universities and institutes are also expressing frustration with the politicization of the process to get the paltry sums available to them.
The article from Vanguard Nigeria discusses how inadequate funding for research in Nigeria severely hampers national development. It highlights that despite the potential for research to drive economic growth, innovation, and solutions to societal problems, the lack of financial support leads to a brain drain, where talented researchers leave the country for better opportunities abroad. The piece points out that Nigerian universities and research institutions struggle with outdated equipment, insufficient grants, and poor infrastructure, which collectively diminish the quality and quantity of research output. This situation not only stalls scientific advancement but also affects sectors like health, agriculture, and technology, where research could lead to significant improvements. The article calls for increased government investment in research and development, better policy frameworks to encourage private sector involvement, and a cultural shift towards valuing and supporting research to foster national development.

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https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/01/how-poor-research-funding-stifles-national-development/

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