Emphasizes recent advances in metagenomics and microbiomes and their emerging applications in medicine, agriculture, industry and environment Provides detailed information on prebiotics and probiotics for enhanced human health Introduces microbiomes as the next frontiers in medicine, agriculture, industry and environment Reviews microbiota transplantation, health implications and the way forward Discuss microbiome - epigenetic-host interactions essential for the physiological functions of the body in health and disease

Emphasizes recent advances in bioremediation techniques towards environmental sustainability Provides detailed information on how to harness indigenous bio-resources including microorganisms as bioenhancement agents for environmental remediation Introduces new frontiers in the area of waste water treatment using microalgae important for sustainability and water safety Reviews biotechniques that could enhance higher level of sustainability in heavily polluted environment as well as provides intelligent monitoring system for waste recycling and environmental remediation, and fostering a low-carbon renewable energy based bioeconomy. Discusses the need for review of existing guidelines on chlorine disinfectant usage for enhanced water quality

Emphasizes recent advances in biotechnological techniques that could ameliorate the high level global food insecurity through fermentation technologies applicable to traditional African indigenous and underutilized novel foods, algal biotechnology and value-added bio-products. Provides detailed information on how to harness indigenous bio-resources including microalgae for food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation, industrial enzyme production, environmental remediation, and health care delivery Introduces new frontiers in the area of large scale enzyme production using fermentation biotechnologies and their applications in the food and beverage industries Discusses current biotechnologies applicable in the food, beverage and bioproduct industries

Emphasizes recent advances in biotechnology that could ameliorate the high level global food insecurity through the deployment of the technology in Nigeria. Provides detailed information on how to domesticate biotechnology and boost training of the biotechnology workforce in the universities and research institutes Introduces new frontiers in the area of organizing informal biotechnology capacity building courses and professional certification Reviews biosafety and bioethical guidelines that could enhance adoption of biotechnology in alignment with national priorities and research agenda Discuss current biotechnology policy advocacy, enlightenment and public engagement with stakeholders and Policy makers