Food industry stakeholders have called on Nigeria to accelerate the local production of food ingredients, warning that the country is losing significant economic value through unnecessary imports. The stakeholders spoke at the 12th Regional Food Science and Technology Summit organized by the Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) in Lagos on Wednesday. The summit’s theme was “Harnessing Food Research Innovation for Industrialization and Economic Sustainability.” The Managing Director of Spectra Industries Ltd., Mr. Duro Kuteyi, stated that local manufacturers have the capacity to replace many imported food ingredients. Kuteyi cited the company’s production of…
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Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, for his visionary leadership and infrastructural transformation in the FCT. Its Managing Director, Dr. Peer Lubasch, made the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday during the inauguration of Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way), from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III, Dape District Section. Lubasch stated that the 4-kilometre road, constructed by Julius Berger, is more than just a road. “It is a critical link connecting communities, creating opportunities, improving mobility, enhancing security, and supporting economic development within Nigeria’s capital. “The completion of…
South Korea’s National Election Commission (NEC) on Wednesday established a fact-finding committee to investigate an unprecedented ballot shortage reported during last week’s local elections. The committee, composed of external experts, aims to determine the exact cause of the incident and develop preventive measures. “We will uncover the full truth behind the incident through an objective and accurate investigation and transparently disclose the findings,” said Cho Hyun-wook, the committee chairperson. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s resilience boosted, but challenges remain—IMF Cho added that the committee will “strictly” hold those responsible accountable and pursue comprehensive measures to ensure the fairness and integrity of future…
A health food advocate and expert, Abayomi Sarumi, has called on the Federal Government to accelerate regulations aimed at protecting Nigerians from unhealthy diets and improving healthcare. Sarumi, the Associate Director of the Food Justice and Healthy Food Policy Programme at Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), made the statement in Abuja on Wednesday. He emphasized that there are many areas to address, including legislative frameworks, regulatory processes, and policy directions needed to drive change, speed up implementation, and reshape the food environment. Sarumi recalled that in 2023, Nigeria approved and gazetted trans-fat regulations to protect citizens from consuming…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has warned against using his name to incite protests or rallies following the House of Assembly primaries. Obasa issued the warning in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos. He explained that the warning was necessary due to several protests across the state since the Lagos chapter of the party released a list of candidates allegedly victorious in the primaries. The speaker condemned attempts to link him to the wave of protests nationwide. “On Tuesday, June 9, party members from various local governments, including Badagry, Mushin,…
An NGO, CLEEN Foundation, supported by the Ford Foundation, has trained Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in Kaduna on strategies to prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The two-day capacity-building workshop focused on strengthening police prevention of GBV and improving protection for vulnerable persons through better policing practices. Speaking at the event on Wednesday in Kaduna, the foundation’s Executive Director, Mr. Peter Maduoma, said GBV remains one of Nigeria’s most widespread yet under-reported human rights challenges. Maduoma, represented by the foundation’s Programme Director, Dr. Salaudeen Hashim, stated, “Findings from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey indicate that about one in three women has…
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to take immediate and decisive steps to address the worsening insecurity across the country. The council expressed deep concern over the increasing incidents of killings, kidnappings, banditry, and other violent crimes, warning that the persistent insecurity poses a serious threat to national stability and the wellbeing of citizens. Speaking on behalf of the council, its leaders said the growing wave of violence has continued to inflict hardship on communities, disrupt economic activities, and create fear among Nigerians. The group urged authorities to strengthen…
The Nigerian naira maintained a relatively stable performance against the United States dollar in the first half of the week, closing around N1,361/$ as continued interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) helped keep exchange rate volatility in check. Market analysts attribute the currency’s resilience largely to the CBN’s active presence in the foreign exchange market, where the apex bank has continued supplying dollars to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators and authorised dealers to support liquidity and stabilize the market. The local currency has remained within the N1,350-N1,360 range in recent trading sessions, with market watchers noting that the…
Pregnant women, nursing mothers and caregivers have been urged to take advantage of healthcare services available at Primary Healthcare Centres across Niger State as the state government flagged off the 2026 First Round June/July Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW). The wife of the Niger state Governor, Fatima Umar Bago, made the call while flagging off the exercise at the Basic Health Centre, Sabon Wuse, in Tafa Local Government Area. “The health of our mothers and children remains central to the New Niger Agenda. I therefore call on pregnant women, nursing mothers and caregivers to take advantage of the…
The strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States has significantly degraded the operational capabilities of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and other terrorist groups, the Defence Headquarters announced on Tuesday. Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, stated this during an X Spaces engagement on strengthening security through strategic information sharing in the Nigeria-U.S. military partnership against terrorism. Uba explained that the collaboration had improved intelligence sharing, capacity building, strategic communication, logistics support, and operational effectiveness in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts. He emphasized that terrorism remains a transnational threat requiring intelligence cooperation, technological innovation, strategic communication, and…