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Tag: Food

Business

Japan Tobacco appoints Abdullah Simba GM for Nigeria

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 - by Blessing Anaro

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has announced the appointment of Abdallah Simba as the new General Manager for its Nigeria operations, effective May 1, 2025. Abdallah brings nearly two decades of …

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Agriculture / Top Stories

30m Nigerians risk acute food insecurity – UN

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 - by Agi Onda

The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna state, has called on Nigerians of all creeds to embrace TELA Maize as a deliberate means of addressing hunger, …

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Nigerian News

30m at risk of acute food insecurity in Nigeria – UN 

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Mohamed Malick Fall,  Tuesday, said over 30 million people across Nigeria are at risk of acute food insecurity. He said many are …

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Nigerian News

Agric, blue-economy inextricably linked to aquaculture – Minister 

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 - by Blessing Okola

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, Thursday, said agriculture and blue-economy are inextricably linked, particularly through aquaculture, inland fisheries, irrigated agriculture and wetland management. The minister, who was …

Agric, blue-economy inextricably linked to aquaculture – Minister  Read More
Nigerian News

Sokoto first lady distributes essential food items, cash to vulnerable groups 

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 - by Admin III

Wife of the Sokoto state governor, Dr. Fatima Ahmed Aliyu, Wednesday distributed food items and cash to vulnerable groups in Sokoto state to alleviate their sufferings.  Speaking while distributing the …

Sokoto first lady distributes essential food items, cash to vulnerable groups  Read More
Nigerian News

FG takes step to stabilise food prices

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 - by NAN

The federal government has said it would inaugurate the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity and stabilise food prices. Vice-President Kashim Shettima disclosed this Friday during a …

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Business / Nigerian News

Dangote Food boosts displaced persons’ lifeline in Sokoto

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has commenced the distribution of 30,000 bags of 10kg rice to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable groups in Sokoto State. The donation was flagged …

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Malnutrition: Yobe, FAO begins advocacy campaign on Tom Brown production

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Yusuf A. Yusuf

The Yobe State Primary Health Care Management Board (PHCMB), Tuesday, embarked on an advocacy campaign targeting traditional leaders, religious leaders, and community members to scale up the production and utilization …

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Nigerian News

Health risk looms as unbranded monosodium glutamate floods Northern markets

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 - by David Agba

An investigation has shown that most markets in Northern Nigeria are grappling with a huge influx of unbranded products. One of such products is unbranded monosodium glutamate [MSG) which are …

Health risk looms as unbranded monosodium glutamate floods Northern markets Read More
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Nigerian News

Foundation urges support for women farmers to boost food sufficiency 

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 - by Uko Okon

  A non-governmental organisation, Clement Isong Foundation, has called on the federal and the state governments to support women with food processing facilities to boost food security in Nigeria. They noted …

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Nigerian News

Experts rue deadly meals, make cases for organic practices

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

Upscaling Organic and Agroecology practices in Nigeria has been described by experts as key to healthy living for the nation’s populace and environment.  The experts made the submission during a …

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Nigerian News

Nigeria’s culinary heritage richest in world – Chef Gibbs

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

The convener, Nigeria Food Summit 2025 Gbolabo Adebakin (Chef Gibbs), has said Nigeria’s culinary heritage is one of the richest in the world, yet it remains underrepresented globally.  He noted …

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Business / Top Stories

Niger Foods partners NALDA, youth ministry to engage 100,000  

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 - by Aideloje Ojo 

  Niger Foods Wednesday signed a tripartite agreement with the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) and the Ministry for Youth Development to engage 100,000 youth in a national youth …

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Arts & Books

Building a brand from the Kitchen: Alex Goodluck’s rise as a food influencer

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 - by Emmanuel Daudu

In the crowded world of social media, where stars are born daily, Alex Goodluck’s rise stands out as a story of passion, authenticity, and cultural connection. Known to his millions …

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Features

Yuletide: Christians, others set to tackle soaring foodstuff prices

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 - by KEHINDE OSASONA

As Nigerians, especially Christians, make last-minute purchases for the yuletide festivities, the harsh economic realities appear to be a clog; KEHINDE OSASONA reports. Barely two weeks to Christmas and 21 …

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Business

Loans: How digital lenders flout FCCPC directives, cut corners

September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 - by BENJAMIN UMUTEME

The story of digital lenders and their unorthodox ways of loan recovery continues to come under scrutiny by Nigerians; BENJAMIN UMUTEME writes. As the economic situation for millions of families …

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Nigerian News

Burger King Nigeria targets travelers with 16th store in MMA2 

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 - by Ahmid Lawal 

Burger King Nigeria, a leading Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain, marked a significant milestone with the opening of its first airport outlet at Muritala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) in …

Burger King Nigeria targets travelers with 16th store in MMA2  Read More
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Top Stories

When food kills! A cry for robust food safety measures

August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 - by Admin III

In Nigeria, having a meal is always a joyous moment. However, in recent times, with joy comes threat of food poisoning, which often is a result of chemical contamination. BENJAMIN …

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Business / Top Stories

High cost: FG hands traders deadline to crash prices 

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 - by Adeola Akinbobola

The federal government Thursday issued a one-month final warning to traders and other market stakeholders involved in exploitative pricing, to crash the prices of goods. The government said it would …

High cost: FG hands traders deadline to crash prices  Read More
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Nigerian News / Top Stories

Nigeria’s content creator visits 150 food joints in 24 hours, sets Guinness World Record

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 - by Admin III

A 22-year-old content creator and food consultant Munachimso Nwana has set a new world record by visiting 150 fast-food restaurants within 24 hours. The record-breaking attempt took place in Abuja …

Nigeria’s content creator visits 150 food joints in 24 hours, sets Guinness World Record Read More
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Nigerian News

Food: Shettima seeks more support as MTN donates N1bn, 4600 digital devices

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the donation of N1 billion to the federal government’s Food Support Programme and 4, 600 units of digital devices for distribution to schools by …

Food: Shettima seeks more support as MTN donates N1bn, 4600 digital devices Read More
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Nigerian News

CS-SUNN advocates support for access to food, nutrition security 

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 - by Helen Oji 

The Programme Manager, Civil Society-Scaling up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), Dr Goodness Anyanwu, Wednesday advocated for support towards improving access to food and nutrition security. Dr. Anyanwu stated this in …

CS-SUNN advocates support for access to food, nutrition security  Read More
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Nigerian News

Wazirin Hausawa urges Tinubu to reduce prices of foodstuffs

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 - by Nasir Gwanwanzo

The Waziri Hausawa Abuja, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Kamba, Thursday called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reduce the price of foodstuffs in order to alleviate the suffering of the poor …

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Features

How AfDB’s driving Africa’s fight to end food insecurity

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 - by Admin III

For so long, Africa has been touted as having the capacity to feed itself, yet, the continent continues to engage in massive importation of food. However, in a bid to …

How AfDB’s driving Africa’s fight to end food insecurity Read More
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Opinion

Levelling up living standards at this time

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 - by Timi Olubiyi

The impact of the rising cost of living is being felt globally, albeit in different ways, and it is evident that expenses and bills are continuing to rise sharply. The …

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