Tag: Health
Stakeholders seek better management of abattoirs to ensure food safety
By Betty AmihereStakeholders in the animal and food sector have advised that except the current challenges militating against the establishment, hygiene operations and management...
Beware! Unwholesome tilapia in Lagos markets
Lovers of fish have been warned of fake and unwholesome Tilapia fish, flooding the markets daily, with attendant serious health risks to consumers.
Tilapia is...
Experts raise alarm over influx of processed food
Following the rising concern on the influx of processed food in the system; nutrition experts have raised alarm on the growing rate of child...
11 Seeds You Should Be Eating
Why Seeds?
11 Seeds You Should Be Eating
Seeds are wealthy in vitamins and have many well being advantages. These small however mighty kernels are excessive...
‘Feed Nigeria’ Spurred by CIAT Agreement With Alluvial On Groundbreaking Block...
"Groundbreaking Block Farming Initiative" The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) today announces a partnership with Alluvial Agriculture, a collective farming business grouping thousands...
Experts Harp On Nutritional Value Of Soya Beans
Nutritional Value Soya Beans: Experts have described soya bean as one of the most consumed legumes in the world, due to its essential nutrients...
IITA And Partners Conduct First Proteomic Investigation In Plantain And Banana
Scientists from IITA and partner institutions have carried out the first known proteomic investigation into plantain. The results of the study are featured in...
Groundnuts Heath Benefits: Heath Benefits Of Eating Groundnuts
Groundnuts Heath Benefits, Groundnuts, also known as peanuts, are considered a very healthy snack. Although small in size it plays a vital nutritional role...
NABG Seeks Private Lab Accreditation
The President, Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), Alhaji Sani Dangote, has urged the government to encourage accreditation of private laboratories to allow Nigeria to export...
Lagos Commences Enforcement On Unwholesome Meat Transportation
The Lagos State government has reiterated commitment towards attainment of food security and hygienic environment, noting that the two areas occupy the front burner...
Veterinary Council Advocates International Standard For Abattoirs
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria has appealed to state governments to embrace the international standard in building abattoirs in their various states, to ensure...
FG To Enact `Meat Hygienic Act’ To Regulate Abattoirs
The Federal Government has commenced the process of enacting a `Meat Hygienic Act’ to regulate the operations of abattoirs and slaughter slabs in the...
Health Benefits of Brassica oleracea (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is associated with vitamin K, vitamin C and vitamin B6. It is also an excellent source of manganese, dietary...
Health Benefits Of Ginger
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is surprisingly the most widely used dietary condiment in the world today. It’s actually part of the plant family that includes...
42,000 Birds Die As Bird Flu Attack Plateau
Bird Flu killed 42,000 birds in 12 farms in Plateau, between January and February 2017, according to the local chapter of the Poultry Association...
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