GM production and regulation in Bangladesh
Genetic Literacy Project published a detailed article on the benefits of Bt eggplant cultivated in Bangladesh….
European advice on ethics of genome editing
The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE), an independent advisory body to the…
Biotechnology Conference 2021: Minister of Science and Tech Welcomes BSN Executives Ahead of the Epoch Meeting
In preparation for the forthcoming Biotechnology Society of Nigeria’s 33rd International Annual Conference with…
6 Things to Know About GMOs
1. GMO foods are as safe to eat as their non-GMO counterparts. The FDA, U.S. Environmental…
AATF Celebrates Dr. (Mrs.) Rose Suniso Maxwell Gidado as an Exceptional Woman in Science
AATF celebrates Dr. (Mrs.) Rose Suniso Maxwell Gidado, an award-winning Industrial Microbiologist who hails from…
Peer-reviewed Recommendations for Regulation of GM Crop
On January 19, 2021, CropLife International announced the publication of peer-reviewed recommendations to modernize…
China GM Crops Approval
On January 11, 2021 the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture announced it had approved two…
EU approves 8 GM crops
On January 22, 2021 the European Commission authorized another 8 GM crops for import,…
2020/2021 OFAB Africa Journalism Grant
In our quest to advance innovative reporting approaches for better coverage of agricultural biotechnology…
Extension, OFAB Nigeria Media Award of Excellence 2020: Print Category
Sequel to the call for entry made earlier on the 15th June, 2020 by…
Study on Impacts of GM Maize in Vietnam
The first assessment of the farm level impacts of using GM maize in Vietnam, published in…
Extension, OFAB Nigeria Media Award 2020: TV Category
Sequel to the call for entry made earlier on the 15th June, 2020 by…
Curbing COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria: Analysing the Role of Plants Genetic Modification in Boosting Immunity Against Infectious Diseases
Rose S.M. Gidado // Abraham Isah Figure 1: The Fourth Industrial Revolution Source: https://www.diplomaticourier.com/posts/transforming-health-in-the-fourth-industrial-revolution…
Register for the National Media Summit on the status of Agricultural Biotechnology Research in Nigeria
Registration is simple and Free! Click HERE to register Crop biotechnology is the epicenter…
National Conference: Technological Interventions in Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria’s Food Security
Registration is Free: Click HERE to begin registration for this conference Conference Background The…
National Media Summit on Biotechnology Research in Nigeria
Crop biotechnology is the epicenter of the Fourth Revolution of Food production (4RFp) that…
Technological Interventions in Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria's Food Security
The double tragedy of climate change and COVID-19 pandemic is posing a serious threat…
Biotechnology/COVID-19 Webinar Series II
Health, nutrition and food security are inextricably linked. Scientific findings have revealed that malnutrition…
African Countries Join Request to Suspend MRL Reductions at WTO
A group of 18 African countries (including Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa) has recently joined…
Faction of German Green Party calls for Debate on Genome Editing
A pro-genome editing faction (23 members) within the Germany Green party seems to be…
GENE EDITING GAINS MORE SUPPORT IN U.K.
U.K. Environment Secretary George Eustice affirmed support for gene editing after Brexit. The Guardian reported widespread...
OFAB Nigeria Media Award 2020: Call for Application
The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Nigeria Chapter has launched the call, inviting…
EU mulls faster genetically modified food approvals for Trump
EU mulls faster genetically modified food approvals for Trump Brussels is ready to offer…
More support for Genome Editing in Europe
More support for Genome Editing in Europe The European Agricultural and Scientific Organizations has…