Nigerian Agency Destroys N40 Million Unapproved GM Cotton Seeds
Nigeria's National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has destroyed 950kg of unauthorized transgenic cotton seeds valued at N40 million. This action was taken due to the seeds lacking proper approval for use in the country.
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NBMA disposes of 950kg of unapproved GM cotton seeds
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) says it has destroyed 950 kilograms of genetically modified cotton seeds introduced into Nigeria without regulatory approval, describing the case as a compliance breach rather than a safety incident. The post NBMA disposes of 950kg of unapproved GM cotton seeds appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Abdulkareem Mojeed
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The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has destroyed 57 cartons of unauthorised transgenic hybrid cotton seeds weighing about 950 kilogrammes, saying the products were imported into the country without complying with Nigeria's biosafety regulations. The post NBMA destroys N40m unauthorised transgenic cotton seeds appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Emmanuel Okogba
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