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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...

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...

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...

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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Players rally against FIFA, Saudi Aramco partnership over climate concerns, women’s rights

In what looks like a bold move, over 100 professional female footballers from across five continents have called for...
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UN pledges to support Nigeria achieve SDGs

The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, has restated the body’s commitment to support the country in achieving...

CEPI’s 100-day mission to protect Africa from climate-driven epidemics – Official

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is advocating for a critical initiative to protect Africa from the risk...

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UN pledges to support Nigeria achieve SDGs

The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, has...
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