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Biosafety agency leverages technology in producing safe GMO plants

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) says it is partnering with sister organisations in its commitment to leveraging technology towards ensuring that only safe...

Michael Simire - July 28, 2021

Agric & Biotech

ERA/FoEN, 15 others flay AGRA, reiterate support for agroecology

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) and 15 other food sovereignty campaign organisations have urged Global North Governments to stop all...

Michael Simire - July 23, 2021

Agric & Biotech

PIGD to plant 10,000 trees to foster sustainable forest management

The Prime Initiative for Green Development (PIGD) has embarked on a project to plant 10,000 trees as part of efforts to increase public education...

Michael Simire - July 22, 2021

Agric & Biotech

Lagos Commissioner lauds agency for enlightenment on GMOs

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has commended the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) for enlightening the public on Genetically Modified...

Michael Simire - July 19, 2021

Agric & Biotech

Fayemi canvasses environmental protection to boost agribusiness

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has flagged off distribution of equipment to farmers, under the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), to...

Michael Simire - July 13, 2021

Agric & Biotech

Biosafety agency endorses guidelines on genetically modified food, feed

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has endorsed the national guidelines on Genetically Modified (GM) food and feed to repose the confidence of the...

Michael Simire - July 9, 2021

Agric & Biotech

Govt urged to withdraw permits granted to import GMOs

The Nigerian government has been called upon to withdraw permits granted for the importation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to avert implications for health,...

Michael Simire - July 9, 2021

Agric & Biotech

Africa should collaborate to transform food, nutrition system – Ethiopian ex-PM

Former Ethiopian Prime Minister, Mr Hailemariam Desalegn, has emphasised the need for African leaders to collaborate to transform the continent’s food and nutrition system. Desalegn...

Michael Simire - July 7, 2021

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