Nigeria: World Bank Boosts Stem Projects in Universities With U.S.$70 Million

As part of its contribution to the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), in the nation's universities, the World Bank has committed $70m to projects in 10 institutions across the country.

Speaking at the opening of a three-day workshop in Lagos for the 22 African Centres of Excellence (ACE) member- universities in Africa, World Bank Lead Economist, Global Practice Education, Andreas Blom said of the $165 million earmarked by the body for projects in ACE Africa, 10 Nigeria universities will gulp $70m.

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