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Agency to collaborate with stakeholders on safe application of modern biotechnology

Director-General of National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr Agnes Asagbra, has promised continued collaboration with stakeholders in modern biotechnology to ensure its safe application...

Over 240 Edo farmers trained on climate resilient practices

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) on Monday, May 15, 2023, trained no fewer than 240 farmers on climate resilient practices...

Next-generation technologies, effective scaling will transform African agriculture – AATF

AATF has unveiled its new strategy for 2023-2027, that outlines an ambitious plan to enhance technology development and commercialisation for farmers in Africa. With focus...

Newly appointed biosafety agency boss promises to build on legacies

The newly appointed Director General/CEO, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr. Agnes Yemisi Asagbra, has stressed the need to improve on the legacies of...

Govt advises farmers on post harvest losses

The Federal Government has advised farmers to partner with experts in the area of agricultural research and development to curtail perennial post harvest losses...

Application of biotechnology will aid food security, says NABDA

The Director General (D-G), National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, says the application of biotechnology to agriculture will ensure significant food production...

Delivering transgenic drought-tolerant, insect-protected maize varieties to African farmers

AATF has reiterated its commitment to deliver transgenic drought-tolerant and insect-protected maize varieties to caution African farmers from the impact of climate change on...

HarvestPlus mobilises 5,000 women to promote consumption of biofortified crops

A global agricultural organisation, HarvestPlus, has mobilised over 5,000 women to promote the consumption of biofortified crops enriched with micronutrients and vitamins in Kaduna...

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2026: Minister commits to repositioning steel sector

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to unlocking the vast potentials of Nigeria’s steel resources for inclusive and...
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Power supply: Ending estimated billing to ensure accuracy. transparency

The issue of estimated billing has been a challenge in the power sector with many electricity consumers across the...

Nigeria’s oil, gas sector shows recovery in 2025, faces crucial test in 2026 – Iledare

An energy expert, Prof. Wumi Iledare, says Nigeria’s oil and gas sector recorded a measurable rebound in 2025, driven...

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