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Tanzania cancels GMO trials again

Newly appointed Tanzania Agricultural Minister, Prof Adolf Mkenda, has announced the cancellation of research trials involving genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the country and...

Boosting food security in Africa via adoption of genetically modified crops

In a 2012 article published by the United Nations University, titled: “Are Transgenic Crops Safe? GM Agriculture in Africa’’, the anchor man, Dr Ademola...

Why media is vital in Nigeria’s quest for self-sufficiency in food production

For the research institutes to fulfill their mandates and contribute meaningful to the nation’s quest for self-sufficiency in food production, the media must support...

Biodiversity centre raises concerns on GM COVID-19 vaccine trials for South Africa

The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) has expressed concern over the planned trials of a genetically modified (GM) vaccine on COVID-19 in South Africa,...

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...

GMOs: Biosafety agency collaborates with quarantine service, seed council

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) and the National...

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Kano small business owners decry poor power supply

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Shettima urges EU-Africa transformative partnership

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged the European Union (EU) and Africa to maximise their partnership for the continent’s transformative...

England adopts implementing rules for gene edited crops

 Two years after the primary legislation was passed in March 2023, England’s implementing rules for the cultivation of gene...

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Kano small business owners decry poor power supply

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Shettima urges EU-Africa transformative partnership

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