Tag: Water
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NAFDAC shuts 10 water factories in Ondo
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed 10 packaged water companies in Ondo State over non-compliance with the regulation and standards. The Ondo State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Mr Benu Philip, disclosed this in an interview with NAN on Sunday in Akure. Philip said the affected companies which spread across…
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Why This Silent Water Runs Deep? – Azu Ishiekwene
Vanguard, like many businesses, has had difficult moments and one that I remember clearly was the exit of its iconic editor, Frank Aigbogun, in 1998.
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No country like Nigeria, By Owei Lakemfa
WATER is life. Yet it gets scarce. Deserts are advancing. Although floods are causing havoc in some parts of the world,
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Sachet water to cost N20 in Nasarawa – producers
The Nasarawa Chapter of the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) has said it will soon start selling a sachet of water for N20 due to the cost of production. Usman Diggi, Chairman of ATWAP in Keffi-Mararaba, made the disclosure on Saturday in Karu Local Government Area (LGA) at the end of a two-day workshop…
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Ronaldo ‘drink water’ push wipes $4B off Coca Cola’s market value
Juventus ace Cristiano Ronaldo wiped $4 billion off Coca Cola’s market value after rejecting bottles of the soft drink at Portugal’s pre-match presser on Monday. Ronaldo removed the two bottles out of camera shot as he sat down for his Euros media conference before holding up his bottle of water and declaring ‘drink water’. The…
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TNGLifestyle: 10 health benefits of water you shouldn’t ignore
To function properly, all the cells and organs of the body need water. Keeping hydrated is crucial for health and well-being, but many people do not drink enough fluids each day. In no particular order, TheNewsGuru takes a look at 10 health benefits of drinking water. It lubricates the joints Cartilage, found in…
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Pure water and rising hardship in the land – Dakuku Peterside
By Dakuku Peterside The sachet water, commonly known as ‘Pure Water’ all over Nigeria, is the most popular source of drinking water in most cities and villages. Last week, reports emerged that the price of a sachet of water has jumped from N10 to N20. The doubling of the cost of sachet water is very…
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Another massive water shortage to hit Abuja residents
…as water board notifies residents of impending shortage After a two-week water shortage in Abuja that was restored barely a week ago, Abuja residents are expected to go through another three-day massive water shortage. During the two weeks shortage a Jerry can of 25litres sold for N250 and some Abuja residents had to fetch water…
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How regular water intake can help fight depression
A General Physician, Dr Peter Atangwho, on Sunday, said drinking enough water everyday was one of the ways to avoid depression. Atangwho, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of TeleMed Online Clinic, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Awka, that not drinking enough water would result in dehydration, a condition that could…
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10 essential health benefits of drinking enough water
As with most things, the amount of water each person needs is very individual, but if your pee isn’t a light yellow color, you might not be getting enough H2O. How much water is enough? Always listen to what your body needs. Since 20% of total fluid intake comes from food, here’s the 80% we…