Experts Raise Concerns Over Nigeria’s GMO Approval Procedures
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s biosafety regulatory system is facing renewed scrutiny following concerns over the registration of four genetically modified cotton varieties in March 2026 without approval from the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). Environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, raised the issue on Monday at a National Biosafety and Agroecology Conference in Abuja, saying the development […]
CSOs Demand Immediate Ban on GMOs in Nigeria, Cite Health Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of 92 civil society organisations (CSOs) has called on the Nigerian government to immediately implement a House of Representatives resolution suspending the production, use, and consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) pending further investigation. They made the call during a protest at the National Assembly Complex on Tuesday, where the […]
Reps Tasks NABDA on Proper Labelling of GMO Products
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has been tasked to ensure the clear labelling of all products of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), in line with global best practices. The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology, chair d by Representative Olusola Fatoba handed down the task on Thursday at a budget […]