Policy Brief – OfabNigeria

EPA Rule on Gene-edited Plants In a final rule published on May 31 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said

Biotechnology Society of Nigeria holds her 34th Annual International Conference as Stakeholders Converge to Advance Biotechnology Applications in the Country

The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) is set to host her 34th Annual International Conference at the Institutes for Agricultural

EU Authorizations of GM Events

In the last week of February the European Commission authorized a new GM canola event and renewed the authorization for

Brazil authorizes Cultivation of GM Wheat

In early March CTNBio, Brazil's scientific agency responsible for the authorization of GMOs for cultivation and imports, approved the cultivation

No difference in taste between GM beans, local variety-Consumers

Consumers of genetically modified (GM) beans, the pod borer insect resistant variety, on Thursday in Abuja testified that it tasted same

Overcoming GM Crops Prejudice, the Science of Intentional Advocacy

Prejudice is the major force combating the increased in adoption of GM Crops. Defined as the pre-conceive mindset developed by

Sustainable Research Culture Through the Applauds of Scientists

The role of research and development in any nation of the world cannot be overemphasized. Research has contributed greatly to

Nigeria Guidelines on GM Stacked Events

Nigeria’s Biotechnology and Biosafety Stakeholders validated and adopted National guidelines on the regulation of Genetically Modified plants with stacked events

Traditional Rulers, Religious Clerics, others got Sensitized on Agricultural Biotechnology

Traditional rulers, Council chairmen, Religious clerics, Extension agents, Local farmers, others have been sensitized on the benefits, safety and science

UK Food Standards Agency GM assessments

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed scientific positive assessments on nine GM events for import, processing and use