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BOUILLION FORTIFICATION: FOR INDUSTRY PROFIT OR PUBLIC HEALTH INTEREST? By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Nigeria faces a triple burden of malnutrition, consisting of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition, which manifests as overweight and obesity—all of which are driven by conflicts, food and ...

Elochukwu Anieze: Youth And Fight Against Climate Change In Nigeria Climate change has resulted in considerable environmental challenges in Nigeria, impacting every region and socio-economic group. Nigeria has a youthful population of over 70% below 30 years of age. The ...

EDEN CALLS FOR A BETTER EMERGENCY RESPONSE, FOLLOWING FLOODS IN MAIDUGURI Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) has faulted the Borno State and federal government and the state’s emergency response team for their failure to protect the lives and properties of the ...

NIMASA, BoI Initiate Collaboration to Grow Capacity in Nigeria’s Maritime Sector By Prince Benson Davies The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Bank of Industry (BOI). As part of efforts to enhance capacity in ...

MAJAN, Commend Lagos Govt.,  NPA For Quick Intervention In Averting Truckers ‘ Strike … recommends a permanent solution to hoodlum activities along the port corridor By Prince Benson Davies The Maritime Journalists’ Association of Nigeria (MAJAN) has commended the Lagos ...

CAPPA Knocks NPA, Condemns Concession of Water Services at Tin Can Island Port Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to privatise the Tin-Can Water Treatment plant by handing it over to Sandust Tincan ...

CUSTOMS BOARD CONFIRMS APPOINTMENT OF 2 DCGs, 5 ACGs, APPROVES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW ICT DEPARTMENT By prince Benson Davies The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) in its 60th Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, confirmed the appointment ...

Finance Minister Presides Over 60th Regular Customs Board Meeting … Highlights Government Efforts to Ease Nigeria’s Cost of Living The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Tuesday, 10 September 2024, presided over the ...

NSA Applauds CGC Adeniyi’s Efforts to Intensify Security Presence in Border Areas …As High-Level Petroleum Stakeholders Gather at ONSA Office, Abuja The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has commended the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, ...

“AAAF, Foundation Donates Rice To About 250 Widows… to bring relief to the widows and their immediate family By Prince Benson Davies The Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation (AAAF), in partnership with Mrs. Folashade Afolabi, wife of Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, ...