The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), through its Bioresources Development Centre (BIODEC) in Odi, Bayelsa State, has successfully developed three new food products to enhance food security and improve livelihoods through biotechnology. The new products, namely Bio-Mix Cereal,…
The Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, has emphasised the importance of collaboration between research institutions and governance structures in promoting evidence-based policymaking and sustainable national development. Prof. Mustapha stated this during…
As part of efforts to build capacity for sustainable local vaccine manufacturing, the Nigerian Government increased its advocacy and request to international partners and donor agencies to support the country. In view of this, the World Health Organisation (WHO) listed…
The Director General, National Biotechnology Development Agency NABDA, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha received a high leveled delegation of biotechnology and biosafety team members on a fact finding tour from Ghana to Nigeria on Monday.
President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the National Biotechnology Development Agency NABDA Act, 2022 along five others.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is seeking collaboration with NABDA on Bio-Vaccine and other development researches covering anti malaria drugs, transgenic mosquitoes and diabetes. The Programme Manager, Sector and Enterprise Competitiveness Division of Enterprises and Institutions, Charles Lor, disclosed this…
As part of the continuous efforts of the DG/CEO, NBRDA, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha to build staff capacity, staff of the agency were recently trained on “Molecular Biotechnology Techniques: qPCR Installation and Application.” The training workshop, which was in collaboration with…
The DG/CEO NABDA, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, has tasked staff of the agency on self-development for enhanced productivity and workplace efficiency. He gave this task during the Staff Town Hall meeting held in the agency on Thursday, 1st December, 2022. Underscoring…
The Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, has reaffirmed the safety and necessity of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in addressing Nigeria’s food security and development challenges. Speaking against the backdrop of ongoing…
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