Amid growing public concern over the safety of genetically modified crops in Nigeria, scientists in Nigeria’s biotechnology space have come out to strongly defend the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), saying claims that they are harmful are not backed by science.
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) says it is working toward producing insulin and antiretroviral drugs for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) within the next two years.
President Tinubu has approved the appointment of Abdullahi Mustapha as DG and CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN).
