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Nigerians against GMOs are not terrorists, activists reply biosafety agency

We read with utter shock and disbelief the remarks made by the Director-General, National Biosafety Management Agency, (NBMA), Dr Rufus Ebegba, at a one-day...

Genetically modified maize variety tagged a ‘win-win’ for Nigerian farmers

The newly released TELA Maize variety in Nigeria will expand farmers options to either grow GM TELA varieties or conventional Drought TEGO varieties or...

Biosafety agency was not created to stop GMOs entering Nigeria – Ebegba

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that only safe genetically modified products will be allowed in the Nigerian market. Director General/Chief Executive...

Reactions trail govt’s approval of new maize variety

While experts in the agricultural sector on one hand lauded the Federal Government for approving the evaluation and open cultivation of the new Tela...

GMO technology stigmatised in Nigeria, says OFAB country coordinator

The country coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) in Africa, Dr Rose Gidado, says the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) technology has been stigmatised...

Lagos Commissioner lauds agency for enlightenment on GMOs

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has commended the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) for enlightening the public on Genetically Modified...

Govt urged to withdraw permits granted to import GMOs

The Nigerian government has been called upon to withdraw permits granted for the importation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to avert implications for health,...

Nnimmo Bassey: Our right to safe food

In his opening remarks at a dialogue on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the state of biosafety that had medical practitioners in attendance in...

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2025 budget: Minister seeks more funds for Renewed Hope Cities, others

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has sought for more funds for seven critical programmes in the...
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Nigeria estimates over $2bn carbon market activation by 2030

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) says Nigeria estimated over $2 billion on carbon market activation programme by 2030. Prof....

Govt unveils school programme to teach young Nigerians about sustainability

As part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness among young Nigerians and build their capacity on how to...

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2025 budget: Minister seeks more funds for Renewed Hope Cities, others

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has...

Nigeria estimates over $2bn carbon market activation by 2030

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