A new era for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria
By Edel-Quinn Agbaegbu Conversation has been going on now for many years on the import of the GMOs on human health and its diversity. It has been received with scepticism […]
GMO Maize importation into Nigeria: NBMA explains reason for permission
By Edel-Quinn Agbaegbu The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has given reasons why it allowed the importation of genetically modified maize into Nigeria in December 2017, by WACOT, after an […]
NABDA gets overseeing Director General
Mr Abayomi Oguntunde, has been appointed as the overseeing Director-General of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) following the completion of the tenure of Prof. Lucy Ogbadu.
GMOs: Nigeria’s Agric Minister Ogbeh wants Scientists to advise FG on way forward
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has called on Nigerian scientists to advise the Federal Government on the acceptability or otherwise of Genetically Modified Orgsnisms (GMOs). Ogbeh made the […]
Role of Communication in Achieving Sustainable Livelihood – Keynote Speech by Dr. Rufus Ebegba at the Launch of Science Café Nigeria: an informal platform for the promotion of Science Communication
I feel honored to be part of this event. Science and technology are essential for our wellbeing and they are drivers of change. We enjoy the benefits of scientific and […]
Tightening the noose on GMOs
At a Workshop in Abuja, the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) releases procedures for GMO products importation in Nigeria, and hints of MoU with SON and other agencies. By Edel-Quinn […]
[Full video report]: Watch of Audu Ogbe, Nigeria’s Agric minister during his recent visit to cotton research centre. As he endorses GMO
BY EDEL-QUINN AGBAEGBU Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbe, on Thursday, October 26, 2017, made a major pronouncement in support of safe biotechnology in Nigeria, during a visit to […]
Photo Speak From Nigeria’s Agric minister’s recent visit to cotton research centre where he endorses GMO
BY EDEL-QUINN AGBAEGBU Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbe, on Thursday, October 26, 2017, made a major pronouncement in support of safe biotechnology in Nigeria, during a visit to […]