Tag: #EnvironmentalSafety
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OGUN STATE ISSUES FLOOD ALERT: RESIDENTS IN RIVERBANK AND WETLAND AREAS URGED TO PREPARE
The Ogun State Government is warning residents living along the Ogun River and in wetland areas to brace for potential flooding from October 20 to November 3 due to expected overflow. Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, shared the alert in Abeokuta, highlighting areas like Akute, Alagbole, Isheri, and parts of Abeokuta including Lafenwa and…
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EXPERTS URGE BAN ON GMOs TO PROTECT NIGERIA’S FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
Scientists and activists warn GMOs threaten Nigeria’s agriculture, health, and independence. At a national symposium in Abuja, experts called for an immediate moratorium on GMO approvals, urging Nigeria to preserve indigenous seeds and support smallholder farmers. They flagged risks of environmental damage, health hazards, and economic dependence linked to GMOs, citing global cases of crop…
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NBMA VOWS STRICT REGULATION ON GMOs, WARNS OF SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATORS
Nigeria’s biosafety agency assures rigorous science-based checks to protect people and environment from unauthorized GMOs. The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) reaffirmed its strict approval process for GMOs, requiring detailed scientific risk assessments and public review before approval. NBMA warns violators will face sanctions including seizure and destruction of unauthorized GMOs. The agency highlights its…
