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‘Farmers Uptake of ‘Insurance Crop’ Still Slow in Nigeria’

Despite growing evidence that a hardier maize variety can protect farmers from drought and fall armyworm, most farmers in…

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‘Farmers Uptake of ‘Insurance Crop’ Still Slow in Nigeria’

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August 2, 2026

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‘Farmers Uptake of ‘Insurance Crop’ Still Slow in Nigeria’

Despite growing evidence that a hardier maize variety can protect farmers from drought and fall armyworm, most farmers in…

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August 2, 2026

Wheat: West and Central African Researchers Meet in Abuja.

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December 8, 2023

NBRDA DG Commends AfricaSTI Editor for Winning Africa Biotech Reporting Award

By Esther Samson The Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, recently hosted…

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January 9, 2025

Food Security: Nigeria’s Vast Land Resources Encouraging Low Productivity – Kyeyune

Nigeria’s vast land resources may be the hidden reason farmers in the country are getting little from their farms,…

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July 30, 2026

Oronsaye Report: NABDA Transmutes to NBRDA

Nigeria’s biotechnology promotion agency, the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has announced a name change to National Biotechnology Research…

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March 12, 2024

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Busari is First Nigerian to Win AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award

An investigation by Kemi Busari, Nigeria’s DUBAWA Editor, of a popular but dangerous herbal concoction, has won a global…

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November 14, 2023

NAFDAC’s Image Maker, Dr. Jimoh Bows Out

After 30 years of meritorious service to the government of Nigeria, Director of Public Affairs of the National…

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August 24, 2023

‘Low Adoption of Technologies Will Deepen Africa’s Food Insecurity, Dependence on External Support’

Africa risks worsening food insecurity, low agricultural productivity, and continued dependence on external support unless governments make sustained investments…

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June 23, 2026