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Why Nigeria should regulate, eliminate trans fatty acids from food system

The role of dietary fats and oils in human nutrition is one of the most complex and controversial areas of investigations in nutrition science....

Govt assures on speedy gazette of trans-fat regulations

The Federal Government has reinstated her commitment towards a trans-fat free Nigeria by speeding up the gazette of the Oil and Fats Regulations. The Minister...

Coalition urges Consumer Protection Commission to uphold rights to healthy foods

The Trans-fat Free Nigeria campaign coalition has urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to help uphold the consumers rights to safe...

#TransfatFreeNigeria: Nigeria can lead the way

“This pandemic has magnified every existing inequality in our society – like systemic racism, gender inequality, and poverty” – Melinda Gates When Melinda Gates made...

Elimination of trans fatty acids in foods a guaranty for food safety

The World Food Safety Day (WFSD) is celebrated June 7 annually to draw attention and inspire actions to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne...

Food matters: A reflection on Ramadan

There is a certain buzz that fills the air as Muslims approach the end of the fasting season. This year’s fasting came on the...

NAFDAC commended for endorsing Trans Fat-Free Nigeria Campaign

The Trans Fat-Free Nigeria Campaign stakeholders comprising Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), Global Health Advocacy...

World Food Day: Groups alert on dangers of trans fats consumption

The Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have urged the Nigerian government to prioritise...

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YABATECH students unveil electric tricycle, AI delivery platform

Students of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, have developed an electric tricycle and an AI-powered food delivery platform...
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Africa must harness science, technology for growth – ECA

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has urged African countries to harness science, technology and innovation to...

Flood alert: NEMA embarks on sensitisation in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it will embark on massive sensitisation in some council areas in Anambra,...

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