Events
The ATOMEXPOXII lnternational Forum kicked off on Monday, 21st November,2022 in Sochi.The two day international forum is one of the main event in the nuclear industry that brings together Heads of government agencies, key stakeholders, global nuclear industry players, public organisations and international experts.
The Chairman/CEO of the Commission, Professor Ahmed Yusuf declared open a 3-Day Workshop/Training on Proposal Writing and Grant Management for the staff of the commission’s directorates and research centres.
The Chairman/CEO of NAEC, Prof. Yusuf Aminu Ahmed today 21st November 2022 declared open a 3-Day National Workshop for IAEA Project Counterparts in Nigeria. Prof. Ahmed was represented by Director, (NPPD), Prof. Abdullahi A. Mati.
The International Atomic Energy Agency conducts a follow-up mission to review Nigeria’s implementation progress and provide additional recommendations in furtherance to the nations’ efforts to construct a multipurpose research reactor
The chairman/CEO NAEC, Prof. Yusuf Ahmed on an interview with Channels Television discussed the Dirty-Bomb issues in the Russia/Ukraine conflict and also Nigeria’s Nuclear Power Programme
Hon. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Senator Adeleke Mamora delivered Nigeria’s Statement at the IAEA International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st Century in Washington DC., 26th to 28th October, 2022. Read here.
Nigeria’s experience in power outages as a result of inadequacy in generation further increased the interest in the nuclear option in the country’s quest to diversify its power generation options, Director, Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT), Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. S.A. Jonah
The Chairman/CEO of NAEC Professor Ahmed Yusuf today 24th October, 2022 declared open the Technical Meeting on Business Development Plan for the Multipurpose Research Reactor (MPRR) at RHCC, NTC Sheda.
Kogi State Government seeks the involvement of NAEC for technical support and advise as the state engages the Chinese Government for Nuclear Energy exploration.
The NAEC Library is being repositioned to support research activities in the Commission through the provision of access to quality information resources either in print or electronic formats.
Scientific Forum: Rays of Hope (Cancer Care for All): Experts from across the globe are converging at the 66th IAEA General Conference to brainstorm on how best to deploy nuclear science and technology in strengthening the quality, safety and sustainability of Cancer Care as well as focus on ways of enhancing innovation, research and boosting partnership and networks in the management of cancer treatment.
The 5-Day IAEA 66th General Conference which started today 26th September, 2022 at the agency’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria is in session… Read more here
Nigeria has signed a bilateral cooperation agreement with the IAEA for the deployment of Internet Reactor Laboratory (IRL) on the use of Research Reactor for nuclear courses at the University level…. Read more here
The Chairman/CEO NAEC today Wednesday 21st September, 2022 held an Interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance Chaired by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola on the FGN 2023- 2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) at the National Assembly in Abuja.. Read more here
IAEA to Assist Nigeria on Nuclear and Radiological Education and Training: The major constraints faced by most countries initiating or implementing their nuclear energy programme is minimal resources. Read more here
The Chairman/CEO, NAEC, Prof. Yusuf Ahmed on Thursday, 15th September 2022 received a delegation from the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. The delegation was led by Dr. K.S. Adedapo, HOD, Nuclear Medicine and Dr.Yetunde Onimode, Consultant Nuclear Physician. Read more here.
As part of the gains of the National workshop on Integrating Nuclear Techniques for Remediation of Plastic Waste Pollution in Nigeria (NUTEC) hosted by NAEC in February 2022, is the recent invitation and meeting of NAEC with the National Institute for Chemical Technology(NARICT) in Zaria.
Head of ICL, Engr. Awwal Bisalla on behalf of Chm/CEO NAEC, Prof Yusuf A. Ahmed presented Nigeria’s statement at the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference, New York
The Chairman NAEC. Prof. Ahmed Yusuf Aminu alongside the Director NT, Dr Hamman Tukur Gabdo, and the Project Coordinator, Mr. Emmanuel Akueche, hosted the IAEA expert, Mr Stanlavic to a brief farewell meeting In his office.
The Chairman NAEC received the delegation from the National Association of Medical Physicists led by its national President, Prof. Abdulfatai Balogun.
The Chairman NAEC and a delegation from China visits The Governor of Ekiti State and members of Ekiti State Executive Council concerning the procurement and installation of a Gamma Irradiation Facility in Ekiti Knowledge zone.
The Chairman/CEO, NAEC, Prof. Yusuf Ahmed with top management staff on Monday, 4th July, 2022 visited the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). The delegation was received by the Chairman EFCC AbdulRasheed Bawa.. Read more.
Nigeria in collaboration with the IAEA is currently hosting a 5-day Expert Mission (EM) from the IAEA on the Nigeria Research Reactor-1’s(NRR-1) Integrated Management System (IMS). Read more.
The Chairman/CEO, (NAEC) Prof. Yusuf A. Ahmed on 9th May, 2022 led a delegation of NAEC staff on a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Permanent Secretary…
The IAEA National Liaison Officers (NLOs) and AFRA Coordinators Technical Cooperation(TCP) Meeting/Program being hosted by NAEC was declared open on 21st March…
NATIONAL ADVOCACY & PUBLIC SENSITIZATION ON THE UTILIZATION OF THE GAMMA IRRADIATION TECHNOLOGY,
The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission(NAEC) and the University of Abuja have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) between the two institutions.
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria HE Cui Jianchun paid a working visit to the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) in continuation of his talks towards expanding areas of collaboration with the Commission on nuclear science and technology application.
The IAEA National Liaison Officers (NLOs) and AFRA Coordinators Technical Cooperation(TCP) Meeting/Program being hosted by NAEC was declared open on 21st March…
The Chm/CEO, NAEC received a delegation from Bayero University Kano (BUK) at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
NAEC organises Training Course on Generic PWR)Simulator
The Chm/CEO, NAEC, Prof Yusuf Ahmed, at the Nuclear Technology Center (NTC) declared open the training course on PWR’s for potential nuclear power plant managers, operators….
The CTBTO Unit of the Commission organized a 2-Day workshop on Institutions and Academic Community’s Involvement and Interface on CTBTO activities.
Chairman/CEO and other NAEC board members visit CNES, University of Port Harcourt.
They team were well received by the Center Director, Dr. Benson O. Evbuomwan. The team also paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Owunari Abraham Georgewill.
Commencement of NAEC/IAEA Training Programme on Building National Capacity and Establishing Centralized Facility.
NAEC in collaboration with IAEA commenced a two weeks training programme on Building National Capacity and Establishing Centralized Facility for the repair and maintenance of nuclear Biomedical and related instruments and devices.
Malaysian Ambassador to Nigeria visits NAEC
Her Excellency Gloria Tiwet alongside her head of Chancellery Mr. Benyamine Ahmad Noor Rahimin paid a courtesy visit to the Commission as part of the Embassy’s outreach for its Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP)
The workshop was organized to deliberate on the various ways to improve the safety, security and safeguard of nuclear facilities beyond the conventional physical protection.
The Chairman/CEO NAEC, Prof. Yusuf A. Ahmed (left) and Engr. Awwal Bisalla, Head, International Cooperation and Liaison (NAEC) on a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande (middle) at Nigeria House, New York, USA..
NAEC holds National workshop on Introduction of Nuclear Education Programmes in Selected Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria.
The workshop organised through its Manpower Training and Capacity Development directorate was on Introduction of Nuclear Education Programmes to selected Tertiary Institutions to Strengthen the National Nuclear Energy Programme
