From Omotolani Khabab, Ibadan Ibadan, Jan. 12, ’25 (TNZ) The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) Southwest Zone has appealed to the government for assistance, citing numerous industry challenges. TheNewsZenith reports that the association made the appeal at a stakeholders’ forum in Ibadan, Oyo State. PAN Chairman (Southwest) Rev. Gideon Oluleye listed challenges facing poultry farmers […]
By Opeyemi Muhammad Two regulatory bodies in food production chains have agreed to collaborate to ensure that Nigeria’s food safety culture is entrenched. TheNewsZenith reports that the two bodies are the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Association of Food Beverages and Tobacco Employers (AFBTE). They made this known […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed the implementation of the duty-free window for essential food imports into the country as a commendable short-term measure to address the high cost of food items. TDF’s Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, gave the commendation in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith at […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde A faith-based organisation, The Muslim Congress (TMC), has called on the Federal Government to tackle pressing issues of food and security challenges before the country is plunged into avoidable violent crises. The TMC Committee on Social Mobility, the Economy & Politics gave this advice in “State of the Nation Address” on Saturday […]
From Our Correspondent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, met with the 36 state governors and the FCT Minister on Nigeria’s lingering insecurity and economic hardship and came out with far-reaching decisions to tackle the issues. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy gave a […]
By Our Correspondent The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned that poorly destroyed, expired or stolen products from food manufacturers are sneaking into the markets through scavengers. The agency gave the warning in a statement, on Sunday, in Lagos. It said that such practice was unacceptable as it endangered the […]
Tanzanian President, Dr Samia Hassan,has launched Africa’s Food System Forum (AFSF) 2023 and calls for inclusion of youth and women as critical drivers of Africa’s food systems agenda. Hassan officially launched the forum described as ‘Africa’s premier platform’ for advancing the agriculture and food systems agenda in Africa. The theme of this year’s Forum is […]