Agric & Biotech

Agric & Biotech

Biosafety agency, Open varsity collaborate to ensure confidence in technology

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have entered into a partnership to strengthen bioscience education, ensure public confidence...
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Agric & Biotech

Biotech vital for ensuring food stability, say experts

Experts in the biotechnology space on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, described biotechnology as being a critical tool for stabilising a food system strained by...
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Agric & Biotech

ACB demands national ban as glyphosate found in South Africa’s staple foods

Through a formal, comprehensive, and urgent submission, the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) requests the Minister of Agriculture to deregister and ban glyphosate in South Africa, following new...
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Agric & Biotech

Farmers excited over World Bank $500m loan, seek proper implementation

Lagos State farmers have expressed joy over the World Bank proposed $500 million loan to the Nigerian agriculture sector, while calling for appropriate implementation. The...
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Agric & Biotech

Scientists harness AI to boost rice resilience to climate change

Australian and Indian scientists say they have launched a research collaboration using artificial intelligence (AI) and genome editing to help protect rice crops from...
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Agric & Biotech

IUCN, CGIAR sign MoU to transform global food systems

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and CGIAR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation on transforming global food...
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Agric & Biotech

ICARRD+20: Group urges banks to finance agroecology, equitable food systems

As governments, social movements, and multilateral institutions gather in Cartagena for ICARRD+20 to advance agrarian reform and rural development, the Stop Financing Factory Farming...
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Agric & Biotech

AABNet, partners launch guide on the conservation of African livestock genetic resources

Africa’s rich livestock genetic resources hold untapped potential to drive productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable development, according to a new open-access reference, "African Livestock Genetic...
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River Basin Authority to resume dam construction after 40 years

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Ghana boycotts Africa Energies Summit as industry pushes back against discrimination

Ghana has moved to boycott the upcoming Africa Energies Summit in London this May, a decision that reflects growing...
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Renaissance MD to speak at Nigerian Content Lecture Series

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