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Why fortifying ultra-processed foods won’t solve Nigeria’s nutrition crisis

Food fortification is a well-established public health intervention designed to address widespread micronutrient deficiencies in populations. Over time, this strategy has proven remarkably effective...

Fortification of ultra-processed foods: When more becomes harmful

Throughout history, human survival has greatly depended on sourcing, preparing, and consuming different kinds of food. Food is the third basic need of man...

Bouillion fortification: For industry profit or public health interest?

Nigeria faces a triple burden of malnutrition, consisting of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition, which manifests as overweight and obesity – all of which...

Nestlé endorses food fortification, supplementation to combat nutrient deficiencies

Nestlé Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to food fortification and supplementation as ways to combat micronutrients deficiencies in Nigerians. The company restated this commitment in...

Kenya says food fortification agenda on course to tackle malnutrition

The Kenyan government says it is partnering with industry and academia to create a robust food fortification infrastructure. Officials said on Tuesday, June 29, 2021...

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Maiden edition of PRCAN Knowledge Hub features local, international AI experts

The Executive Council of the Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN), under the leadership of Dr. Nkechi Ali...
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DisCos meter 109,556 customers in Dec. 2025 – NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) metered 109,556 customers in December 2025. The figure, contained...

NCDC alarms over rising Lassa fever in 18 states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over increasing Lassa fever cases across 18...

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