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NBRDA sensitises South-East stakeholders on biotechnology for healthy living

The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, sensitised farmers, extension agencies, MDAs, academia and students in Southeast on...

Green Wall Agency produces 45.3m tree seedlings for afforestation

The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) says it has produced 45 million assorted tree seedlings for its afforestation programme across the country. Dr...

NABDA urges farmers to embrace biotechnology to boost productivity

Director General, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Mustapha Abdullahi, has urged farmers to embrace biotechnology to boost food production in the...

Food security: Ogun, tobacco foundation collaborate to empower maize farmers

In a collaborative act to enhance the capabilities and resources of maize farmers in Ogun State, the British American Tobacco Foundation (BATNF), in partnership...

Advancement in biotechnology ushering new era of agricultural productivity — NBRD

The National Biotechnology Research Development (NBRD) says the rapid advancement in biotechnology, particularly genetic engineering, has ushered in a new era of possibilities for...

GMOs in Africa: Food security, food slavery or cultural imperialism?

The origin of food is seed. Whoever controls the seed controls the entire food chain. These seeds are not owned by any African entity,...

U.S. unveils global food security strategy plan for Nigeria

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says the U.S. government has unveiled its new Global Food Security Strategy Country Plan for Nigeria. Melissa...

Post-harvest solutions, catalyst for poverty reduction, economic growth – IFAD

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says post-harvest solutions are key for catalysing poverty reduction and economic growth. Mrs Dede Ekoue, IFAD Nigeria Country...

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UN agencies strengthen alliances to end female genital mutilation

Three UN agencies say they have concluded plans to strengthen alliances and build movements to end Female Genital Mutilation...
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Water Resources, Blue Economy ministries partner to boost food production

The Federal Ministries of Water Resources and the Marine and Blue Economy have pledged to collaborate to enhance food...

Taraba invasion: Communities cry of hunger and displacement

Residents of Takum, a local government area in Taraba State, have raised concern about the negative implications of the...

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