‘Only 40 metric tons’ of GM maize within Nigeria – Seed Council DG
Some environmentalists have argued that the move to commercialise GM seeds would have far-reaching consequences in Nigeria and across Africa
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Some environmentalists have argued that the move to commercialise GM seeds would have far-reaching consequences in Nigeria and across Africa
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She said the agency’s attention had been drawn to concerns being raised by Nigerians following the approval and launch of ...
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The approval allows for open cultivation in the country.
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The government says it puts public safety first, however, and only approves safe seeds and grains for food and feed ...
Nigeria officially signed the Biosafety Bill into law in 2015, making it eligible to join the league of nations already ...
Activists and agency clash over a bill to expand the scope of biotechnology in Nigeria.
The groups held a rally in Abuja.
The government met store operators on Friday.
An official said there was no evidence GMOs were dangerous to human health.