Activities
The ministry engages in the following activities:[1]
Formulation, monitoring and review of the National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation to attain the macro-economic and social objectives of Vision 20:2020 as it relates to science and technology;
Acquisition and application of Science, Technology and Innovation contribution to increase agricultural and livestock productivity;
Increasing energy reliance through sustainable Research and Development (R&D) in nuclear, renewable and alternative energy sources for peaceful and development purposes;
Promotion of wealth creation through support to key industrial and manufacturing sectors;
Creation of Technology infrastructure and knowledge base of facilitate its wide application for development;
Application of natural medicine resources and technologies for health sector development;
Acquisition and application of Space Science and Technology as a key driver of economic development; and
Ensuring the impact of R&D results in the Nigerian economy through the promotion of indigenous research capacity to facilitate technology transfer.