Nigerian researchers now eligible for EU’s €100bn funding

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The European Union delegation to Nigeria on Friday said it is advancing a new chapter in its collaboration with Nigeria to strengthen the country’s research and innovation ecosystem, with a focus on digital transformation, climate resilience, and sustainable growth.

The EU also noted that Nigerian researchers are now eligible to partake in the EU research flagship titled “Horizon Europe initiative”, which is worth over €100bn in research grants, according to a statement it released in Abuja.

At the University of Lagos’ 18th Annual Research Conference, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, underscored the role of research in driving inclusive and transformative progress.

He noted that the EU’s partnership with Nigeria is built on shared priorities, empowering scientists, innovators, and young researchers to turn knowledge into impact across critical sectors such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and health. Punch