The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) is working to establish a robust biotechnology reference laboratory by 2026, according to its…
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Conversations around Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) continues to stir mixed emotions in Nigeria as scientists, farmers, and public health experts…
Hon. Saidu Abdullahi, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, has voiced his support for the adoption of genetically…
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has called on Nigerians, particularly farmers, to embrace the cultivation of Genetically Modified Organisms…
The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) has affirmed its support for the safe application of biotechnology, citing its role in…
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has warned that introducing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into Nigerian agriculture is not…
The controversy over GMOs persists; extensive written and oral comments reflect the sensitivity and concern about the food system, as…
I speak not as a defender of agendas, but as a Nigerian scientist committed to our people’s well-being. The backlash hurts, but it sparks needed dialogue. Let us engage with facts. Visit farms, review studies, collaborate. Together, we can ensure innovations like Bt cowpea serve Nigeria. They nourish families without compromise. I am open to discussions. Our future depends on it.
How safe are GMOs released in Nigeria? Since the commercial release of pod borer-resistant PBR Cowpea in 2019, no reported…
Adeyeye said NAFDAC’s main job is to make sure all food sold in Nigeria is safe, high-quality, and properly checked.