The debate over Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) is growing in Nigeria. Since the government set up the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) in 2015, the country has approved GMO crops ...
NAFDAC’s latest remarks aim to counter misinformation, reinforce scientific findings on GMO safety, and underscore the importance of transparency in food labelling for Nigerian consumers. The National ...
DNA is similar to a set of instructions written using four letters - A, T, C, and G - which tell the body how to function and develop. These four letters form a unique combination for each organism, ...
Should I worry about GMOs? Are they bad for my health? GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, have been swept into the larger conversation about chemicals, antibiotics and additives in our food ...
Public skepticism over genetically modified (GM) food crops was sparked in Nigeria following a popular medical influencer’s advocacy for the adoption of GM farming across the country. The medical ...
In a shift away from GMOS, aka genetically modified organisms, important research is continuing in gene editing, sometimes referred to as “the next big thing in agriculture.” The important difference ...
(Beyond Pesticides, March 19, 2025) In a major win for small-scale food producers and peasant farmers in Kenya, “the Kenya Court of Appeal blocked the Kenyan government from importing genetically ...