Thursday, June 18, 2026

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

August 27, 2025

GMOs ’ll strengthen food security; FG not endangering Nigerians’ lives, says agency

Ms Gidado said the perception that GMOs were harmful or poisonous was misleading and unfounded.

sensitisation workshop in Abuja.
November 18, 2024

GMOs safe for Nigerians to consume, says BSN

The issue was not about safety but business and that those against the technology were bent on keeping Africa perpetually reliant on food importation, said a GMO expert.

GMO corn
December 29, 2022

Only safe GMOs allowed in Nigeria: NBMA boss

The DG said that the agency has ensured that only safe modern biotechnology activities and GMO products are allowed in Nigeria.

Rufus Ebegba and GMOs