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GMOs: The Destructive ‘5-Minute Lies’
Nigeria is battling to reverse a toxic social media campaign against the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) that is…
The GMO Debate: Pro And Con
In the last ten years, scientists, environmentalists, and even food activists in Nigeria and throughout the world have debated the…
Zimbabwe To Tighten Laws On Genome Editing, GMOs
Zimbabwe has commencement the process to establish laws for novel biotechnology methods, such as genome editing and genetically modified crops…
Africa To Cut Food Import Costs With New Maize Varieties
Researcher says new varieties can help Nigeria save US$256m spent annually on imports By Onche Odeh African countries, especially…
Nigeria Gives Approval for Commercialization of GM Maize Varieties
The Federal government of Nigeria has approved the commercial release of transgenic insect resistant and drought tolerant maize varieties,…
NABDA Unveils Landmark Alliances, Plan to raise Next-Gen Biotech Scientists
Set to commercialize TELA Maize variety early 2024 By Onche Odeh Nigeria’s biotechnology agency, the National Biotechnology Development Agency…