Agric & Biotech

Agric & Biotech

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...
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Agric & Biotech

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...
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Agric & Biotech

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...
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Agric & Biotech

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...
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Agric & Biotech

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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Agric & Biotech

Ghana OFAB Media Awards 2025 celebrate champions of evidence-based reporting

Once again, some Ghanaian journalists have been celebrated not just for their brilliant news items, but also how through the lens of factual storytelling,...
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Agric & Biotech

Global Methane Hub announces $30m investment to fast-track research, development on low-emission rice

The Global Methane Hub has launched a new globally coordinated research accelerator to fast-track innovations that reduce methane emissions from rice cultivation without compromising...
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Agric & Biotech

GMO: ACB expresses relief over South Africa constitutional court victory

The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) has welcomed the decision of 11 Judges of the Constitutional Court of South Africa (SA), who, on Tuesday, November 4,...
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Disaster Risk Management

HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and...
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Water & Sanitation

Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities...
Waste Management

LASEPA to strengthen e-waste compliance framework

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has stepped up efforts to address the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste),...

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