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Nigeria to rake in $638m through Bt cowpea export – OFAB

The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), a biotechnology informative platform, says Nigeria could rake in $638 million in six years through cowpea export...

Michael Simire - October 20, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Biosafety agency inducts staff members into anti-corruption unit

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has inducted seven members of its staff into the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the agency. Dr Rufus Ebegba,...

Michael Simire - October 20, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Experts highlight genetic engineering threats to food systems

A group of experts who spoke at a recent gathering has expressed reservations over the dangers posed by the genetic engineering to food safety. At...

Michael Simire - October 18, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Groups bid Percy Schmeiser farewell, demand increased action to protect food systems

The GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance and Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) in commemoration of the World Food Day 2020 have called for more action...

Michael Simire - October 16, 2020

Agric & Biotech

NABDA to establish yam production and multiplication facilities in 36 states

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) is set to establish green house facilities across the country to boost the industrialisation of yam production. It...

Michael Simire - October 14, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Association pledges to assist farmers on Bt cotton seeds

The National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) says it plans to ensure that its members have easy access to the new varieties of biotech...

Michael Simire - October 13, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Nigeria must use gene editing technology to improve food production – OFAB Coordinator

Country Coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), Dr Rose Gidado, says Nigeria must take advantage of gene editing technology to be able to...

Michael Simire - October 9, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Scientists must communicate in clear terms – Ishiyaku

Executive Director, Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof. Mohammad Ishiyaku, has called on scientists to aim for clarity when they...

Michael Simire - October 6, 2020

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