GMOs
7 Dec
Amid the growing controversies trailing the adoption of Genetically Modified Crops (GMOs) in Nigeria, experts, farmers, civil societies and other critical stakeholders in the agricultural sector have emphasised the need for government to, as a matter of urgency, ban the proliferation of these crops in the country.
7 Oct
The former President, Genetics Society of Nigeria and Professor of Plant Genetics and Breeding, Emmanuel H.Kwon-Ndung, has noted that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), have shown significant potential to address Nigeria’s agriculture challenges, like food security.
25 Sep
A coalition of over 100 civil society actors, farmers, scientists and academics representing 100 million Nigerian consumers, has called on the government to discontinue plans to introduce genetically modified (GM) potatoes and ban related crops altogether.
19 Sep
As Nigeria contemplates the future of its agricultural innovations, two key institutions, the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), which is responsible for protecting public health, and the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA)
19 Sep
So, early this month, William, the Bill Gates, returned to his favourite country, where he is loved “to nonsense” for want of a better word to describe how very much Bill Gates is loved by the political class.
31 Aug
For now, it may not be wrong to say that Nigerians are becoming more confused than ever over the safety of food and agro commodities, following the endless debates that characterise the adoption or otherwise of the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
31 May 2024
Civil Societies have lauded the decision of the House of Representatives to investigate the introduction of Genetically Modified Crops into the nation's food system, as well as halting approvals of new products pending the outcome of the investigation.
26 May 2024
Civil Societies have lauded the decision of the House of Representatives to investigate the introduction of Genetically Modified Crops into the nation’s food system, as well as halting approvals of new products pending the outcome of the investigation.
26 Apr 2024
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians kit will ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) do not affect the country’s rich biodiversity, which includes about 7,895 plant species and 22,000 vertebrate and invertebrate species.
13 Feb 2024
Director-General, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr Agnes Asagbra, has said the agency will mitigate potential risks associated with the deployment of biotechnologies, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and other relevant applications in the country.
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