Tag: Milk
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Nigerians need 1.7 million metric tonnes of milk annually
Prof. Eustace Iyayi, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Livestock Development, has revealed that Nigeria requires 1.7 million metric tonnes of milk annually but currently produces only about 600,000 to 700,000 metric tonnes.
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We can meet Nigeria’s milk needs, says Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, on Tuesday, said that Nigeria had more than enough cows and pastoralists to meet its citizens’ milk requirements. Alhaji Othman Ngelzarma, General Secretary, MACBAN, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that the major challenge in milk production in the country was inadequate milk processors and…
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CBN to impose forex restriction on milk import
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it will place foreign exchange (forex) restrictions on milk importers into the country. Addressing reporters at the end of the bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja yesterday, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele lamented that between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion are spent yearly to import milk…
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CPC to investigate content of sachet milk, other products
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has revealed concluding arrangement to commence investigation into the actual grammage of sachet goods against what is obtainable in the markets. Abiodun Obimuyiwa, a Deputy Director in the CPC made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday following complaints by consumers. He…