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Group cautions govt, Nigerians against GMOs

The Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR), an NGO, has urged the Federal Government to be mindful of the acceptance and deployment...

GM potatoes to be released to Nigerian farmers in 2025

New potato varieties modified to withstand the deadly late blight disease said to be responsible for over 90 percent destruction on farmers field in...

AfDB supports Nigeria with $134m to cultivate rice, maize, cassava, soyabeans

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is supporting Nigeria in the cultivation of rice, maize, cassava and soyabeans to boost food production. The bank is providing...

HOMEF advises govt against NABDA, NACGRAB merger

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called on the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to review plans to merge the National Biotechnology Development...

Revolutionising agriculture: How vertical farming is shaping future of food production

In a world faced with the challenges of climate change, population growth, and diminishing agricultural land, the need for innovative solutions in food production...

Food insecurity in Nigeria: The interplay of security and availability

In recent years, Nigeria has faced a growing crisis of food insecurity, stemming from various factors including political instability, economic downturns, and widespread insecurity...

Agriculture experts advocate ‘smart farming practices’ to combat climate change

Agriculture experts have advocated “smart farming practices” to combat climate change, improve productivity and enhance food security in the country. They noted that if climate...

GM trade central to nation’s biosafety management, says NBMA boss

The Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr Agnes Asagbra, says the Genetically Modified cross-border trade management is central to the nation’s...

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New report reveals Pacific leadership on climate ahead of NDC 3.0 deadline

A new publication by the UN Climate Change Regional Collaboration Centre for Asia and the Pacific reveals that Pacific Island countries are making...
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Spain, Brazil push global action to tax the super-rich, curb inequality

Spain and Brazil on July 1, 2025, launched a joint initiative to promote higher tax contributions from the super-rich...

Groups flay abductions, killings of human rights defenders in Kenya

Human rights groups across Africa are horrified by the continued crackdown on peaceful protests and the abduction and detention...

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New report reveals Pacific leadership on climate ahead of NDC 3.0 deadline

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