Gene Bank: Nigeria may lose foreign benefits

There is an indication Nigeria might lose a capacity building and other technical support it has been enjoying from one of its major international supporters in the standard development of its gene banks that are meant to protect and preserve our improved seed varieties for future food security.

NIHORT set to host 2nd global conference on Okro

Nigeria being the 2nd largest producer of okro in the world cum first in Africa will by this week Wednesday tomorrow holds the global conference on okro, while the event will be immediately followed by the valedictory lecture mainly dedicated to Dr. O. Olajide Taiwo as part of his retirement.