The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), through its Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics Department (GBD), recently hosted a tuition-free three-day practical training workshop on molecular biology techniques as part of the African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) Open Institute West Africa…
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) and Basani Digital Innovations Limited have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to advance genomics research, digital health innovation and biotechnology development in Nigeria. The agreement, signed on Tuesday at the NBRDA…
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has launched a National Genomics and Bioinformatics Data Generation, Repository, and Management Infrastructure aimed at advancing precision medicine, strengthening food security, and positioning the country as a key player in the global bioeconomy. The…
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…
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