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No genetically modified seeds contain ‘epicyte’ or sterilisation gene – Expert

President, Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), Prof. Sylvia Uzochukwu, has described as sensational the claim that Genetically Modified (GM) seeds contain “epicyte” or sterilisation...

Biochemist urges farmers to desist from planting with toxic chemicals

The Biochemistry Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BPAoN) has urged farmers to desist from the use of corrosive chemicals as fertiliser to hasten germination of...

Tomato farmers seek govt’s intervention to reduce post-harvest losses

The National Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) is seeking the intervention of the Federal Government to reduce post-harvest losses of...

Chinese scientists unlock key advances in sugarcane genomics

A Chinese research team from Guangxi University has successfully decoded the genome of the modern cultivated sugarcane variety Xintaitang No. 22 (XTT22). It sheds light...

2025 Budget: Addressing gaps, challenges, opportunities for Nigeria’s agricultural sector

Nigeria faces a significant and escalating crisis of hunger and poverty, driven by a combination of economic challenges, conflict, climate change, and inadequate agricultural...

Agriculture expert wants govt to revive ‘Operation Feed the Nation’

An agricultural expert, Mr. Titilayo Adebanjo, has called on the Federal Government to revive “Operation Feed the Nation” to boost food sufficiency and supply...

Onion farmers link price hike, scarcity to flood, climate change

The Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria has explained reasons for the upsurge in the price of onions and scarcity of the...

Ihedioha, others proffer solution to dearth of arable lands in Imo

A former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, alongside other prominent persons, has proffered solution to the dearth of arable land in the state. They...

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Climate change: Women engineers donate 100 tree seedlings to HJRBDA

The Managing Director of the Hadejia Jam’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), Rabiu Bichi, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025,...
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Group condemns NAFDAC sachet alcohol ban, calls it misguided

Integrity Advocacy for Development Initiative (IADI), a civil society organisation (CSO), has condemned the planned ban on alcohol in...

NNPC records N502bn Profit After Tax for November 2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N502 billion in...

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