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Nigeria moves to update national biotechnology policy

The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has convened a multi-stakeholder review and validation workshop to update and strengthen the National Biotechnology Policy...

AfDB-funded fisheries programme drives economic transformation in 16 Southern African countries

A regional initiative that has overhauled aquatic resource management and boosted cross-border fish trade is now improving the lives of nearly three million people...

IITA inaugurates irrigation system, research farm equipment for improved varieties

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has inaugurated irrigation systems and research farm equipment to develop and deliver improved...

Funding gap, weak infrastructure hinder Nigeria’s biotech potential – Don

Prof. Femi Ayoade of Redeemer’s University, Ede in Osun State, says funding gaps, weak infrastructure, policy limitations, skill shortages and evolving regulations are preventing Nigeria...

Lagos unveils biofortified rice to address micronutrients deficiency

The Lagos State Government has unveiled the Biofortified Blending Machine and Biofortified Rice to tackle growing micronutrient deficiencies in the state. The launch of the...

Dangote Group contracts SAIPEM, EIL, others for fertiliser expansion in Nigeria, Ethiopia

Dangote Group has announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as...

East Africa adopts 10-year plan to combat livestock disease

Regional stakeholders adopted a strategic framework to combat foot-and-mouth disease, one of the most persistent threats to livestock production, food security, and trade across...

Food security: Ekwueme varsity, FUT Minna explore agri-food value chain management

The Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, in collaboration with the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, has co-hosted...

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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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Climate change: Countries urged to support Vanuatu’s proposed UN resolution

Vanuatu has tabled a draft resolution to the UN to formally endorse last year’s International Court of Justice advisory opinion on...

Liquid gas association calls for LPG to be central to global energy agenda

The World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) is participating in International Energy Agency (IEA) Energy Access and Clean Cooking Ministerial...

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