Category: Food
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NAFDAC shuts down 3 food warehouses
National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down three major assorted raw food warehouses in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State.
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AfDB chief warns food importation policy could harm Nigeria’s Agriculture
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, has expressed concerns that
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Nigerian stews you can make as fresh tomatoes price surges
In Nigeria, the price of tomatoes over the past few months has witnessed a dramatic surge, causing significant repercussions for consumers and sellers nationwide. Tomatoes, a key vegetable crop, are an essential ingredient in Nigerian homes as it is typically used for stews and soups. Unfortunately, the skyrocketing prices have sparked concerns amongst Nigerians, as…
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Chioma Okoli in tomato paste review saga granted bail
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to food reviewer, Chioma Okoli, who was facing cybercrime charges related to her online comments about Erisco Foods Limited’s tomato paste product.
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FG set 78 priority actions to transform food system
The Federal Government has set 78 priority actions that would transform the food systems from farm to the dining table, including the waste.
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UN allocates $20m to ramp up food security in Nigeria
The United Nations (UN) has allocated $20 million dollars to urgently ramp up the response to the alarming food security and nutrition crisis in the north-east of Nigeria.
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70 per cent of food exports from Nigeria rejected abroad-NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has said that over 70 per cent of food exports from Nigeria are rejected abroad, with huge financial losses to exporters.
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Don’t sell farming inputs provided for you – FG tels farmers
Nigeria’s Federal Government (FG) has warned smallholder farmers against selling the agricultural inputs it has provided for them. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mahmood Abubakar, gave the warning on Monday during the flag off and distribution of agricultural inputs during the Special Intervention Programme for Small-holder farmers. The agricultural inputs distributed include: …
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NASENI, Plateau State Government Sign MoU to Establish Food Processing Equipment and Machinery Development Institute in Plateau State.
As part of President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts to diversify the economy thorough use of innovation and engineering resources in the country, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) today in Abuja signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Plateau State Government for the establishment of Food Processing Equipment & Machinery Development Institute(FOPEMDI)…
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Ladies! Are you searching? Here is one sure way to win a Nigerian man’s heart
It is no longer news that men are hard to find these days for several ladies who have attained the age of marriage. According to recent data obtained from Statista, women unlike men were more likely to marry at a given marriageable age than their male counterparts. “In 2018, 70 percent of women in Nigeria…