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Govt backs safe biotechnology for national development

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting biotechnology for national development, defending the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in...

GMO: China approves, EU authorises maize varieties, events

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, China’s National Crop Variety Registration Committee (CNCVRC) published the third list of...

Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks to tackle N3.5trn post-harvest losses

The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) says Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks and 100 cold rooms to tackle...

To feed Nigeria, we must speak the language of the rural farmers who grow our food

In 2024, floods in Nigeria devastated entire farmlands, wiping out crops, displacing up to 200,000 people, and disrupting food production and distribution. If decisive...

CGIAR SAAF Programme to reach 1.7m people with sustainable livestock, aquaculture innovations

By 2050, the global population will near 10 billion. Ensuring everyone has access to a healthy, sustainable diet is one of the greatest challenges...

Govt inaugurates working group to boost food systems

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) to strengthen Nigeria’s food systems. The aim of the ASWG is to drive the...

Govt pledges support to addressing post-harvest losses

The Federal Government says it is determined to provide all the needed support for initiating modern innovation to address post-harvest losses among farmers across...

Ceva, ILRI sign MoU to establish Animal Health Innovation Hub for Africa

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an Animal Health Innovation Hub for...

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Dangote Foundation supports 3,704 students with uniforms, learning materials

Aliko Dangote Foundation, in collaboration with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited, has distributed school uniforms, bags, sandals...
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IEA meeting: Guterres wants govts to advance action to manage fossil fuels transition

In a video message to the 2026 International Energy Agency (IEA) Ministerial Meeting in Paris on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, the...

Campaigners flay Japan’s US oil and gas investments

As part of a trade deal, US President Donald Trump's administration announced that Japan will finance $36 billion worth of projects,...

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Dangote Foundation supports 3,704 students with uniforms, learning materials

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IEA meeting: Guterres wants govts to advance action to manage fossil fuels transition

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