15 Feb, 2026
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FG approves commercialisation of genetically modified maize

The Federal government has approved the commercial release of the transgenic insect resistant and drought tolerant maize varieties known as TELA maize. The approval was granted by the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop Varieties, Livestock breeds/Fisheries (NCNRRCVLF) headed by Prof Olusoji Olufajo at its 33rd meeting at the National Centre for […]