CBN pledges to support Nigerian scientists with grants to develop COVID-19 cure

The Central Bank of Nigeria has promised to provide grants and long-term facilities to researchers, science institutions and biotechnology firms to develop a Nigerian Vaccine for coronavirus.

This announcement was made public by the Apex bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele who challenged Nigerian Scientists across the world to develop a home-based cure.

Emefiele promised that the Central Bank would support the development of the vaccine once it is validated by the Health authorities.

#COVID19 #Emefiele says CBN will support development of vaccine ONCE validated by the Health Authorities

— Central Bank of Nigeria (@cenbank) May 12, 2020