At a Fireside Chat on advancing Nigeria’s innovation agenda, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, highlighted the need to reshape the nation’s potential in science, technology and innovation (STI). He emphasised clear policy direction, stronger…
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has concluded a two-day national stakeholders’ review and validation meeting in Abuja to finalise the revised National Biotechnology Policy. The engagement convened representatives of government institutions, academia, industry experts, civil society organisations…
The Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, on Wednesday received the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Bambang Suharto, and his delegation at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Ambassador Suharto reaffirmed Indonesia’s…
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) and Basani Digital Innovations Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s biotechnology ecosystem, expanding digital health innovation and accelerating national capacity in genomic research and data-driven healthcare…
ARCN ES Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban joined top stakeholders (NBMA, NBRDA, AATF) today in Abuja to welcome the new NBMA Director General, **Barrister Bello Bawa Bwari**. ‎‎The goal of the meeting was clear: **Strengthen collaboration on biosafety governance**! ARCN reaffirmed…
Prof Abdullahi Mustapha, Director General, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) says that the three genetically modified (GM) crops which Nigeria approved and released commercially for cultivation are performing well. Mustapha spoke in an interview with Mainstream News Global…
The Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, has called for stronger advocacy, sustainable funding, and inclusive engagement to harness the full potential of agricultural biotechnology in improving livelihoods and strengthening food security…
During the week, we hosted the 9th Edition of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Nigeria Media Awards and Gala Nite. It served as a platform to celebrate journalists and media professionals whose evidence-based reporting has significantly advanced public…
The Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, has reiterated the Agency’s commitment to credible research, transparency, and effective regulatory collaboration to ensure that all biotechnology applications in Nigeria remain safe and beneficial…
The Bioresources Development Centre (BIODEC), Odi, under the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), is spearheading innovative bioresource projects designed to boost food security, create jobs, and promote sustainable development in Bayelsa State and neighbouring communities. Located in Bayelsa…
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