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- 13 Dec 2024
GMOs are Food Poison – Agric Experts
Pro organic and agro-ecologists have staged a rally in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, to protest against Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) which they consider as food poison. The rally was…
- 29 Sept 2025
GMOs Foods are Safe- NBRDA Boss
Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, director-general, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), has reaffirmed the safety and necessity of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in…
- 11 Sept 2025
Environmentalist Urges Nigerians to Reject GMOs, “Food Colonialism”
Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, executive director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), and renowned environmental activist, has reiterated his call on Nigerians to reject genetically modified organisms…
- 21 Oct 2020
Group Warns of Influx of GM Crops, Foods
Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), non-governmental organisation, has raised the alarm over the influx of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) crops and foods in the country, alleging…
- 25 Sept 2024
Nigerians Reject GMO Crops amidst Safety Concerns
A coalition of over 100 civil society actors, farmers, scientists, legal practitioners, and academics representing some 100 million Nigerian consumers have placed a demand on the federal government…
- 13 Sept 2016
Bill Gates Foundation to Boost Rice Production in Nigeria
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it is funding six agricultural commodities value chains with emphasis on rice and yam production to ensure food sufficient in Nigeria. Bill and Melinda…
- 4 Jul 2014
FG Says There is No GMO Foods in Nigeria
Federal government has denied the presence of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) foods in Nigeria, allaying the fears of positive effects of using atomic energy to ensure food security and…
- 6 Apr 2018
FG Raises Alarm as GMO Foods Flood Nigeria
National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), has given a seven-day ultimatum to importers of grains across the country to certify their products or face sanctions. This is coming against…
- 1 Sept 2025
FG to Begin Labelling of GM Crops
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has disclosed plans to ensure that every genetically modified (GM) product follows standard regulatory procedures, such as labelling and traceability, to…
- 31 Mar 2016
Uproar in Nigeria over Plans to Introduce GMO Cotton, Corn
Millions of Nigerians are urging the Nigerian government to reject Monsanto’s attempts to introduce genetically modified (GMO) cotton and maize into the country’s food and farming systems, according…
- 6 Jun 2024
Experts Say GMO Poses Food Sovereignty Risk
Global Prolife Alliance (GPA), a global health organization has again warned that genetically modified organisms (GMO) foods are unsafe for human consumption. GPA also claimed that the promoters of…
- 19 Mar 2026
Activist Warns against Rising Junk Food Culture in Nigeria
Nnimmo Bassey, environmental activist and food sovereignty advocate has raised concerns over the growing influence of junk food culture and global food politics on Nigeria’s food systems. Nnimmo…