Nigeria to save $268m from new maize variety

The Nation Newspaper Nigeria to save $268m from new maize variety

Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has said the new maize variety, ‘Tela maize’, will save the country over $268 million it loses to fall army worm annually.

He said the feats achieved in Tela maize, PBR cowpea and Bt cotton are scientific milestones which shows resilience and determination. Mustapha noted the agency has been created awareness among the political class, farmers, and public on importance of biotechnology to national development.

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