Nigeria: Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   NI2024-0016
In January 2024, Nigeria became the second country in Africa to approve the commercial release of four biotech (TELA) maize varieties. On March 6, 2024, the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) changed its name to the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) in recognition of its research mission. At least five biotech crops are in different developmental stages, including rice, cassava, sorghum, and potato.

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