The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has reaffirmed the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), saying they are vital to Nigeria’s food security and economic development. Speaking in Abuja, the agency’s Director-General, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, said fears around GMOs are primarily driven by misinformation and that the agency is committed to bridging the
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) in Nasarawa State has pledged closer collaboration with the National Productivity Centre (NPC) to promote value addition and industrial growth in the state. During a courtesy visit to the NPC office in Lafia, RMRDC State Coordinator, Yakubu Alaku, said the meeting was aimed at strengthening partnership and
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has called for greater investment in sweet potato production and processing to unlock its economic potential in Nigeria. The appeal came during an investors’ forum on sweet potato development in Osun State, themed “Investment Opportunities in the Production, Processing, and Marketing of Sweet Potato and its Value-Added
Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), has said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not the future but the now. He mentioned that AI should be applied to agriculture to ensure food security in Nigeria and Africa. The VC emphasised that AI tools can help farmers detect pests early,
Agricultural economists from across Nigeria have converged in Zaria for the 25th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE), tagged “ABU 2025”. The event, held at the National Institute for Transport Technology (NITT), centred on the theme “Rethinking Nigerian Agricultural Systems Through Innovation, ICT and Food Systems.” It brought together academics, industry
Dr Abubakar Adamu Dabban, the Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), has stated that the federal government (FG) is prepared to tackle the issues faced by agricultural research institutes and federal colleges of agriculture in the country. While on a visit to the Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology and the
The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) has launched its 2025–2029 Strategic Plan to transform Nigeria’s seed sector with technology, transparency, and stronger financing. Director General of NASC, Fatuhu Muhammed, unveiled the plan during a validation workshop in Abuja on Friday. He stated that the roadmap aims to transform the Council into a modern regulator capable
The Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), is collaborating closely with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) to enhance farming practices and increase the productivity and competitiveness of the agricultural sector in the country. The Provost of the College, Prof. Jonathan Jeremiah Atungwu, announced this on Thursday when ARCN’s Executive Secretary, Dr Abubakar Adamu
The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) has unveiled its 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, outlining a clear roadmap to transform Nigeria’s seed industry through the adoption of technology, enhanced quality assurance, and financial sustainability. Unveiling the plan at a validation workshop in Abuja on Friday, NASC Director-General Fatuhu Muhammed said the initiative aims to reposition the Council
The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has commenced oversight visits to colleges and research institutes under the council. During his visit to the National Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Dabban praised the teamwork and commitment of the staff, describing them as key to the
