Section 24: Expenditure of the Institute.

The Institute shall apply the Fund established under this Act, with the approval of the National Assembly to-(a) conduct research and development activities in the capital project of the Institute;
(b) maintain the head office and establish zonal offices for the Institute;
(c) pay allowances and expenses of members of the Board;
(d) sponsor local and international conferences, seminars, workshops for members of staff of the Institute;
(e) provide scholarship and award for specialised training for personnel;
(f) publicise and promote the activities of the Institute;
(g) support national and international scientific bodies and pay annual dues and other contributions to scientific organisations, in which Nigeria is a member;
(h) fund the establishment of spin-off companies and demonstration factories; and
(i) undertake any other activity in connection with the object of this Act.