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NBMA

November 25, 2025

NBMA working to ensure robust biotechnology by 2026: Director-General

The National Biosafety Management Agency is working to ensure a robust biotechnology reference by 2026, according to the director-general, Bello Bawa Bwari.

National Biosafety Management Agency
December 10, 2024

New breeding techniques will boost food security: NBMA

The National Biosafety Management Agency says the new breeding techniques of plants and animals will boost food security in the country.

Goats
November 22, 2024

Biosafety agency urges Nigerians to consume GMO food

Agnes Asagbra, the National Biosafety Management Agency director-general, has reassured Nigerians of the safety of consuming GMOs

genetically modified organism
June 14, 2024

Cholera Outbreak: NBMA urges caution as Nigeria records 30 deaths

She called on Nigerians to be alert and report any case of cholera to the nearest hospital.

Cholera patients
May 16, 2024

Reps urge Tinubu’s govt to suspend further introduction of GM crops

The resolution followed an adoption of a motion by Muktar Shagaya (APC-Kwara) at plenary on Thursday.

GMOs; Tinubu eating
May 2, 2023

New NBMA boss assumes duty, seeks support

Ms Asagbra commended Mr Ebegba’s efforts during his years tenure, and wished him success in his future endeavours.

Dr Agnes Asagbra and NBMA
August 15, 2022

FG prepares policy to address bio-terrorism threats

Mr Ebegba said that the policy had adequately addressed the area of bio-terrorism that might likely occur.

NBMA DG, Dr Rufus Ebegba