STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:

• Perform the basic research in the fields of natural sciences, technological development and innovation in fields such as: mathematics; physics; chemistry; biology; biotechnology; information technology; electronics, automation; space technology; materials science; biodiversity and biologically active substances; earth sciences; marine science and technology; environment and energy; disaster forecasting, prevention, prevention and mitigation
• Promote science and scientific research to solve national problems.
• Promote technological development to promote the development of the country.
• Strengthen innovation and technological entrepreneurship processes in the country.
• Promote the participation of Nigeria in the international scientific scene.
• Strengthen the technical and institutional capacity of the Academy.
• Promote the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge, establish and enhance standards of scientific and technological achievements in Nigeria and to recognize outstanding contributions to STI.
• Establish and maintain association and relations between Nigerian scientists and the international scientific community.
• Publish and assist in the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
• Cooperate with the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Federal Ministry of Education in the formulation of policies and programmes designed to encourage the development and application of science and technology for national development.
• Provide sound scientific advice to Government for effective policy formulation.
• Undertake all such other activities as may be consistent with the objectives of the Academy.
• Propagate and disseminate of knowledge, findings from scientific research and technological development to meet the requirements of science and technology market development.
• Training high-level scientific and technological human resources; organize university and university training in natural sciences and technologies within the scope of assigned functions.
  Advise on strategies, planning, plans, policies, programmes and projects on important scientific and technological development within the scope of mission and vision of the Academy.
• Organize and participate in conferences, seminars, programmes and plans on international cooperation in accordance with law
• Organize research cooperation and associate training in science and technology with international organizations, foreign research institutes and universities.

The above objectives are realized through a wide range of activities such as publications, scientific meetings, public lecture series, Nigeria Science Congress, research projects and consensus studies.

Methods

• Publications of information and research results.
• Advising the national government and other national and international policy makers on issues related to science and technology in the service of humanity
• Opening channels of communication with international and regional institutions concerned with science and technology
• Conducting studies in matters relating to science and technology and organization of scientific conferences, workshops and seminars
• Publication of books, pamphlets and newsletters in the field of science and technology
  Formation of teams of workers for activation of the various functions of the Academy
• Promoting research and technological training at the highest level.