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GMOs: Scientists asked to simplify biosafety information

Scientists have been asked to simplify information about their work and technologies for the public to understand.  One of the technologies that researchers are...

NBMA, VON collaborate on biosafety awareness

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), alongside the Voice of Nigeria (VON), has inaugurated a 10-man joint committee as part of efforts to ensure...

Medical practitioners urge government on GMOs regulation

Catholic Medical Practitioners have called on the federal government to legislate, regulate and monitor the introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria. While demanding...

Resource Networks to facilitate responsible Africa agricultural biotechnology emerge

Africa now has in place a number of Resource Networks to strategically address pertinent issues relating to the responsible development and use of agricultural...

Why modern biotechnology must be regulated – NBMA

The Director General/CEO, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr. Rufus Ebegba, on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Abuja re-emphasised the need to regulate the...

How GM crops impact environment – Study

A newly released peer-reviewed paper appears to have drawn attention to environmental challenges associated with genetically-modified (GM) crops, as well as the gaps in...

GMOs: We’ll regulate biosafety sector based on science, not sentiments – Ebegba

Director General, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr. Rufus Ebegba, has said that the agency will not regulate the biosafety industry and the technology...

GMOs: Why Nigeria ventured into genetic engineering

Ayuba David, a public servant based in Abuja, in this piece, makes a case for the prevalence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria,...

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Missing N6trn: SERAP sues govt over failure to publish NDDC report

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and four concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the government of President...
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HEDA commends mobilisation of N300bn Host Community Development Fund, demands transparency, proper utilisation in line with PIA Act 

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), an anti-corruption and environmental justice advocacy group, has commended the...

Hidden dangers: Toxic chemicals found in children’s hair clips

Toxics watchdog, BAN Toxics, has raised concerns over the presence of brain damaging chemicals in children's hair clips sold...

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Missing N6trn: SERAP sues govt over failure to publish NDDC report

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and four concerned...
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