List of 10 Research Institutes in Nigeria and Their Locations

Nigeria is home to a wide array of research institutes that support national development through innovation, science, and specialized studies. Below is a list of ten notable research institutes and where they are located:

• 1. Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) –
  Yaba, Lagos State
• 2. National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) –
  Idu, Abuja FCT
• 3. Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) –
  Victoria Island, Lagos State
• 4. Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) –
  Jericho, Ibadan, Oyo State
• 5. Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) –
  Abuja FCT
• 6. National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) –
  Vom, Plateau State
• 7. National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) –
  Umudike, Abia State
• 8. Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) –
  Ibadan, Oyo State
• 9. Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR) –
  Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
• 10. National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR) –
  New Bussa, Niger State

These institutes play key roles in Nigeria’s socio-economic progress, addressing challenges in health, agriculture, engineering, and the environment through scientific inquiry and technological advancement.