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Agric & Biotech

GM crops reduce pesticide application, save money – NABDA

The National Agricultural Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has advised farmers to cultivate Genetically Modified (GM) crops to reduce the use of pesticides and save...
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Agric & Biotech

Why Inadequate pesticide laws, regulatory lapses exist in Nigeria: Call for caution (II)

Continued from yesterday Part 2: Checking the flaw Based on the issues identified regarding inadequate pesticide laws and regulatory lapses in Nigeria, here are some recommendations...
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Agric & Biotech

US EPA bans pesticide that puts children’s health at risk

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that it will ban a pesticide widely used since 1965 on fruits and vegetables from use...
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Toxic pesticide, pentachlorophenol, banned globally

Delegates from more than 90 countries took the unprecedented step of voting for a global ban on pentachlorophenol – a proven toxic pesticide and...
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Renewable Energy

Powering Nigeria’s future: A review of ministers since 1999 and today’s reform agenda

Since the return to democratic governance in Nigeria in 1999, the Ministry of Power has remained one of the...
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Waste Management

NAF commends LAWMA over swift waste evacuation

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Ikeja, has commended the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) for its swift evacuation...
Oil & Gas

Nigeria can weather global crisis, seize energy opportunities – NUPRC Board Chairman

Nigeria is in a relatively strong position to navigate the situation and possibly benefit from emerging opportunities in the...

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Renewable Energy

Powering Nigeria’s future: A review of ministers since 1999 and today’s reform agenda

Since the return to democratic governance in Nigeria in...
Waste Management

NAF commends LAWMA over swift waste evacuation

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Ikeja, has commended...