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NIREC and the trouble with Nigeria’s GMO Twins By Nnimmo Bassey

March 4, 2017March 4, 2017 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Recently there was a news report that the National Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) cautioned the Nigerian government with regard to permitting Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) foods into Nigeria. That significant report may have escaped many Nigerians. However, the strident denial by the directors general of National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) and National Biosafety Management Agency(NBMA) that […]

GM foods: Buhari orders closure of Shoprite, others

October 18, 2016October 18, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

President Buhari has ordered the closure of retail store giants, Shoprite and Next Cash ‘N’ Carry. The mega stores have been given a seven day ultimatum to correct their errors or face outright ban in country. The president’s stance was made public by the Nigerian Biosafety Management Agency, NBMA. The warning was handed out to […]

Conduct tests to assure Nigerians there is no GMO rice in Nigeria, says HOMEF

September 9, 2016 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

The attention of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has been drawn to the response of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), through its Director General (DG) at a recent press conference, to the fears of Nigerians as to the presence of genetically modified (GMO) rice in the markets here. While trying to allay the […]