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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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IITA collaborates with Nigerian growers to transform cassava sector

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 in Abuja signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria Cassava Growers...
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