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Uncertainties around gene drives dominate discourse at RDI journalism training

Campaigners advocating for transparency in research have charged the Nigerian media to beam their spotlight on gene drives to checkmate the use of Africans...

Michael Simire - March 24, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Food experts challenge NASS to prohibit use, consumption of GMOs

Food experts have called for the prohibition of the use, consumption and promotion of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the country. GMOs can either be...

Michael Simire - March 22, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Nnimmo Bassey: GMOs, biosafety and human rights

Nigeria, like many other African nations, stands at a crossroads to her food future. The stark choice is between adopting agricultural biotechnology in line...

Michael Simire - March 22, 2024

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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...

Michael Simire - March 20, 2024

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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...

Michael Simire - March 19, 2024

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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...

Michael Simire - March 3, 2024

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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...

Michael Simire - February 28, 2024

Agric & Biotech

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...

Michael Simire - February 26, 2024

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