The National Assembly of Nigeria has announced its commitment to developing in-house capacity for the advancement and utilisation of biotechnology innovations in crop improvement in Nigeria. The country’s plant breeders have been advised to explore ways in which they could contribute to global food security, such as collaboration with international organisations and sharing best practices to aid in achieving the Agenda 2050 goal. Nigeria hopes to develop crop varieties that are not only resilient to climate change but also capable of providing higher yields through disease resistance, drought tolerance and improved nutritional content, and has taken significant strides in crop improvement since the passage of the Plant Variety Protection Bill 2021 (see AgbioNews Aug 30, 2021).