Protect Farmers’ Rights: Experts Urge Nigeria to Exit UPOV Treaty
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has been urged to withdraw from the International Union for the Protection of New Plant varieties (UPOV 1991). The call by a coalition of Ecological and Environmental Rights Activitists says the continuous membership is a threat to Nigeria’s food system. They made the call in a statement at […]
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 […]
Coalition Petitions NHRC, FCCPC, seeks prohibition of GMOs in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance on Friday petitioned the National Human Right Commission and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) demanding the ban on the use and consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in Nigeria. The Alliance consisting of experts, farmers, women, youth groups and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) submitted their […]
Activists Call for Ban of Geoengineering experimentations in Africa
By Oluwakemi Kindness Activists in reaction to the Baku Conference of the Parties COP29, have tasked leaders in the African continent to place a ban on geo-engineering experimentations, including solar radiation management, ocean fertilization, rock weathering and others. A Coalition of Civil Society Organizations CSOs in Nigeria stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while also […]
Food: 92 CSOs tasks Reps on Prohibition of GMO Products
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has been tasked on the need to urgently prohibit the use and consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in Nigeria in the bid to protect the environment and the health of the citizen. A Coalition of over 90 African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) made the call on Tuesday […]
HOMEF Calls for Decisive Climate Action as COP 29 Approaches
By Oluwakemi Kindness Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for decisive climate action as COP 29 approaches urging for radical reforms to address systemic inequalities and climate injustice. HOMEF stated this when it convened a critical webinar titled “The Emission Gaps and the Road to COP 29.” The webinar brought together environmental experts, […]
World Food Day: Experts, Activists task FG on prohibition of GMOs
By Oluwakemi Kindness Public Health experts and food sovereignty activists on Wednesday, called on the Nigerian Government to stop the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into the Nigerian food system. The call was contained in a statement, issued after a virtual meeting by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) to commemorate the 2024 […]