Press Briefing by the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, this Tuesday, 23rd January, 2024 at the National Biotechnology Development Agency, NABDA.
The new Executive Council of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) led by its President, Prof. Sylvia Uzochukwu, visited the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) on Thursday, 18th January, 2023.
They were warmly received by NABDA’s DG/CEO, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, and his management team.
NABDA AND NOVO NATURA PROCESS LTD PARTNER TO ENHANCE BIOFUEL AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) and Novo Natura Process Ltd have joined forces to drive biofuel and livestock development in Nigeria.
The collaboration aims to enhance sustainable energy production, agricultural practices, and economic growth in the country.
TELA MAIZE TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA- NABDA DG
Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, the Director General/CEO of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), has expressed enthusiasm and satisfaction following the recent commercial release and open cultivation of the transgenic insect-resistant and drought-tolerant maize varieties known as TELA Maize.
NABDA STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH SOUTH AFRICA TO ADVANCE BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) took a significant step towards enhancing staff capacity in biotechnology research and development (R&D) by visiting the South African High Commissioner.
AUDA-NEPAD COLLABORATES WITH NABDA TO STRENGTHEN CAPACITY IN GENOME EDITING AND BIOTECHNOLOGYAbuja, December 7, 2023
Vice-Chancellors, Chief Executives, Deans of Faculties of Agriculture & Sciences, academic and research leaders in selected institutions, as well as policymakers, regulators and senior researchers, gathered today, at the Abuja Continental Hotel for a Two-Day Workshop on Strengthening Institutionalised Capacity in Genome Editing and Biotechnology.Organised by the African Union Development Agency NEPAD in collaboration with the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA)
NABDA DG VISITS AMBASSADOR AND PERMANENT DELEGATE OF NIGERA TO UNESCO
It was an honour to participate and speak at the 2023 African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) organised by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) in Kenya was an enriching experience. The conference served as a valuable platform for exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and exploring innovative solutions to enhance agricultural productivity in Africa.
DG/CEO NABDA, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha with Acting Director NACGRAB, Dr. Tony Okere and Research Director NACGRAB, Dr. Sunday Aladele, at the Global Crop Diversity Summit 2023 holding in Berlin.
DG/CEO, NABDA and Chairman, National Bioethics Committee NABEC, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Head of Secretariat, NABEC & Head, Bioethics Unit NABDA, Dr. Chitu Womehoma Princewill are representing Nigeria at the ongoing 42nd UNESCO General Assembly meeting of the Social and Human Science Sector holding at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.
Working Visit of the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji to the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) on Wednesday, 25th October, 2023.
DG/CEO, PROF. ABDULLAHI MUSTAPHA INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO REVOLUTIONIZE NIGERIA’S TEXTILE INDUSTRY;INITIATES STRATEGIC COLLABORATION WITH THE CHINNA COTTON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION AND EXCHANGE SYMPOSIUM CAAS.
USDA FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE COUNSELLOR PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO NABDA
NBTI SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH NABDA TO COMMERCIALISE RESEARCH FINDINGS AND HARNESS INDIGENOUS TALENTS
STRATEGIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP MEETING ON LIVESTOCK GENETIC IMPROVEMENT (SIRGM 4.0) : DAY 2
MEETING, LABORATORY AND FARM VISITS
DIRECTOR GENERAL/CEO, NABDA, PROF. ABDULLAHI MUSTAPHA DECLARES OPEN 2-DAY STRATEGIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP MEETING ON LIVESTOCK GENETIC IMPROVEMENT (SIRGM 4.0) AIMED AT ACCELERATING THE GENETIC IMPROVEMENT FOR ADVANCES IN LIVESTOCK AGRICULTURE.
NABDA/AUDA-NEPAD WORKSHOP FOR VALIDATION OF THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN ON GENOME EDITING
DAY 1
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF NABDA JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH (NJBR) UNDER THE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP OF PROF. ABDULLAHI MUSTAPHA
THE NATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NABDA) HAS SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT(MOA) WITH RAHAD GLOBAL INVESTMENT LIMITED, RAHAD RVD INDUSTRIES AND MESENCELL BIOTECH FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
OPENING CEREMONY OF THE TWO-DAY WORKSHOP FOR CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS ON ADVANCING GENOME EDITING RESEARCH IN NIGERIA ORGANIZED BY AUDA-NEPAD CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN COLLABORATION WITH NABDA
NABDA STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH AATF, ARCN TO TACKLE FOOD INSECURITY AND ADVANCE BIOTECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA
NABDA STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION (JICA) ON CAPACITY BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
ADVANCING GENOME EDITING CAPABILITIES IN AFRICA: NIGERIA JOINS AU MEMBER STATES ON STUDY TOUR TO ETHIOPIA
2-DAY ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING WORKSHOP ORGANIZED FOR NABDA STAFF
NABDA’s Director General/CEO, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, representing Nigeria at the 29th session of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, (ICGEB) Board of Governors meeting in Cape Town, South Africa.
NABDA DG/CEO, PROF. ABDULLAHI MUSTAPHA, RECEIVES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AS BIOTECH INNOVATION AND SAFETY ICON
NABDA TO COLLABORATE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE ON BIO-VACCINE AND OTHER MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCHES
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.
Ethiopian and Mozambican Biotechnology and Biosafety Stakeholders on study tour to Nigeria visited the National Biotechnology Development Agency, NABDA, today, Tuesday, 13th September, 2022.
They were received by the DG/CEO NABDA, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha and management staff of NABDA.
On the entourage were the DG, Agronomical Research Institute of Mozambique, Dr. Olga Fafetine,DG, Intel Institutional Biosafety Group, Dr Rhoda Luiz, Chairman, National Variety Release Committee, Ethiopia, Prof. Firew Mekbib, Head, Regulatory & Policy Affairs, Dr Francis Nangayo, Manager Stewardship, AATF, Dr Francis Oyenkachi, Manager, Pod Borer Resistant Cowpea Project, Dr Jean Baptiste, Representative, Executive Director,IAR & P.I Tela Maize Project, Prof Rabiu Adamu and NABDA management staff.
NABDA TRAINS STAFF ON MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES: qPCR INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION
NABDA STAFF EMERGE CHAMPIONS IN BIOTECH AND SEED CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING FOR AFRICA
Ten staff from the National Biotechnology Development Agency have emerged champions in the Biotech and Seed capacity building training for Africa.
Certificates were presented to the trainees by the NABDA Boss and USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Foreign Affairs Senior Director for Global Services, Africa & Middle East Division, Melinda Meador.
Present at the ceremony were the Agricultural Counsellor, USDA Lagos, Dr. Gerald Smith and NABDA Directors.
DG/CEO NABDA, PROF. ABDULLAHI MUSTAPHA SPEAKING ON NABDA’S ONGOING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND INHERENT BENEFITS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AN INTERVIEW ON
ARMED FORCES RADIO 107.7
CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR BOARD MEMBERS OF FEDERAL PARASTATALS AND COMMISSIONS ON ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
MINISTER INAUGURATES NATIONAL BIOETHICS COMMITTEE TO SAFEGUARD DIGNITY, RIGHTS, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF NIGERIANS
DG/CEO NABDA, PROF. ABDULLAHI MUSTAPHA IN AN INTERVIEW ON FRCN. HE SPOKE EXTENSIVELY ON NABDA’S SUSTAINABLE RESEARCH-BASED SOLUTIONS IN MITIGATING THE LIMITATIONS OF CONVENTIONAL BREEDING METHODS, EXTENUATING THE CHALLENGE OF FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA AND OTHER SOCIOECONOMIC CHALLENGES IMPEDING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
DG/CEO NABDA, PROF. ABDULLAHI MUSTAPHA, RECEIVING A DELEGATION FROM HEALTH SECURITY PARTNERS (HSP), LED BY ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DR. PRASAD KUDUVALLI.
HSP, A NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION IN WASHINGTON DC, SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH NABDA IN STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDERS IN NIGERIA AGAINST TOXIN AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL THREATS. TARGETED TRAINING WORKSHOPS WILL BE ORGANISED TO RAISE AWARENESS AND SHARE BEST SAFETY PRACTICES.
“EATING IS BELIEVING” BIOTECHNOLOGY BEANS ADVOCACY PROGRAMME
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION EXPO 2022
SENSITIZATION WORKSHOP ON AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR COUNCIL CHAIRMEN, RELIGIOUS CLERICS, TRADITIONAL RULERS, FARMERS AND EXTENSION AGENTS
PRESS BRIEFING ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF NABDA ESTABLISHMENT ACT 2022 TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BIOETHICS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME
SCIENCE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION’S OVERSIGHT VISIT TO NABDA
INAUGURATION OF INTER-MINISTERIAL STEERING COMMITTEE AND TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP ON LOCAL VACCINE MANUFACTURING
SENSITIZATION WORKSHOP ON MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOSAFETY REGULATION FOR NABDA GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS
GHANA COMMENDS NIGERIA’S SUCCESS STORY IN AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
DRUG REPURPOSING AND REPOSITIONING: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LASSA FEVER TREATMENT