- FG Budgets ₦12bn for Digital Economy Research in Universities
- The programme is organised through the Project BRIDGE Implementation Unit in collaboration with the Ministry of Education
- Participation is open to vice chancellors, pro chancellors, rectors, directors, and senior research officials from eligible institutions
The Federal Ministry of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy has earmarked ₦12 billion to support research in the country’s digital economy across universities and research institutions.
Eko Hot Blog reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the minister, Isime Esene.
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According to him, the ministry will host a three day virtual open day beginning April 7 to guide institutions on the National Digital Economy Research Clusters initiative.
The programme, organised through the Project BRIDGE Implementation Unit in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, is designed to help eligible institutions understand and apply for funding following the release of the Request for Expressions of Interest.
Esene said the initiative, valued at ₦12 billion, aims to mobilise university led research consortia to deliver policy relevant research across six priority areas.
These include connectivity and meaningful access, digital public infrastructure, digital skills and human capital, jobs and livelihoods, trust and safety, as well as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
He added that the programme will bring together leading academics and over 200 researchers, with each cluster receiving dedicated funding to ensure research outcomes inform government policies and decision making.
The virtual sessions will provide clarity on the initiative’s structure, objectives, and application process, while also allowing institutions to engage directly with the Project BRIDGE Implementation Unit.
Participation is open to vice chancellors, pro chancellors, rectors, directors, and senior research officials from eligible institutions.
Esene noted that the deadline for submission of expressions of interest is 12:59 p.m. on April 13.
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