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Welcome to The Nigerian Academy of Science
The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) is the foremost independent scientific body in Nigeria which was established in 1977 (but incorporated in 1986). NAS is uniquely positioned to bring scientific knowledge to bear on the policies/strategic direction of the country and is also dedicated to the development and advancement of science, technology, and innovation in Nigeria. Read more
NAS Events….
NAS hosts the 13th Annual Meeting of African Science Academies (AMASA-13) In its mission to strengthen the nation’s ability to deliver the fruits of science to Read more
INGSA and NAS host science advice workshop The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) collaborated with the International Network for Government Science Advice Read More
Celebration of 40 years as ‘voice of science’ in Nigeria The Nigerian Academy of Science, which was established in 1977, is the foremost independent scientific Read More
NAS hosts Inter-Academy Partnership for Research (IAP-R) Working Group Meeting The Working Group (WG) of the Inter-Academy Partnership for Research Read More
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| NAS 2016 Proceedings here | NAS 2016 Annual Report Download here | Genetically modified organisms concepts prospects and prudence download here | Development of the livelihood and life skills of the youth in Ekiti state of Nigeria download here | The policy research evidence for effective working of the Nigeria health system you can download the report here |
NAS in the News…
Africa: Scientists Link Brain Drain to Paucity of Research Funds. Scientists have identified paucity of research funds as one of the most critical factors responsible for brain drain in Africa. Read more
Academy wants FG to spend I% of annual budget on R&D
The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has urged the Federal Government to allocate one per cent of the annual budget to Research and Develop (R&D) to boost Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Read more
Deploy science climate change NAS tasks commonwealth heads states. The Nigerian Academy of Science has joined the leaders from around the globe to call on the Commonwealth Heads of Government to use the best Read more.
Commonwealth academies of science move to tackle climate change
The Commonwealth Academies of Science have urged Heads of Government to deploy scientific evidence in tackling climate change. Read more
Professor Mosto Onuoha’s address at the 2018 NAS AGM. Distinguished Fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Ladies and Gentlemen!!
Welcome to the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Academy. We are grateful to the Almighty God for sparing our lives and for making it possible not only for us to survive the past year, 2017, but also for granting us journey mercies as we came from across the lengths and breadths of this country for this AGM. Read More
Commonwealth Academies of Secience Consensus statement on Climate Changer Read more
Latest news on NAS Members
Professor Effiom Antia FAS was appointed to be a member of the African Science Plans Steering Committee (ASPSC). The ASPSC is composed of 12 leading and active African scientists from within and outside the continent. Read more
Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, FAS was appointed the 12th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos. Read more
Professor Oywole Tomori, eight other scientists enlisted to tackle infectious diseases. A Nigerian professor of Virology and eight other scientists have been enlisted in the Global Virome Project (GVP). Read more
Academy’s immediate past President, Professor Oyewale Tomori,FAS receiving an award
Commonwealth Academies of Science Consensus statement on Climate Changer