By Justina Auta Civil servants in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have lauded a free hypertension and blood sugar screening exercise aimed at reducing cardiovascular risks and curbing rising mortality linked to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). They gave the commendation on Tuesday in Abuja during the two-day healthContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) is calling for urgent reforms to cut added sugars from infant foods, warning of long-term health risks to Nigerian children. Its Executive Director, Prof. Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, made the call in a statement on Friday in Lagos. She said the advocacyContinue Reading
Marketers and participants at the just-concluded Kano International Trade Fair have endorsed the new Dangote Sugar packs, describing them as convenient, consumer-friendly, and well-suited for both household use and retailing. Dangote Sugar recently unveiled new pack sizes, including 100g sachets and 25kg bags aimed at increasing affordability and market penetration.Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the Jigawa Government to boost sugar production and enhance self-sufficiency in the sector. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa onContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has uncovered the availability of substandard and unregistered sugar products in markets. A statement issued by Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, the Director, Corporate Affairs of the Commission in Abuja on Wednesday, said the substandard sugar product failed to meet mandatoryContinue Reading
