Tag Archives: Nutrition

By Dayo Emmanuel The Federal and State Governments in Nigeria have been urged to intensify efforts to ensure food security as the country joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Food Day 2025. The Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Agric Times Online, Mr. Steve Osuji, made the call while speaking as a guest on Agric Food and Events …

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By Blessing Osemobor Founder of Community Pot, Oluwakemi Jeje, has called for a shift from charity-driven responses to commercially viable, innovation-led solutions, as malnutrition continues to silently undermine Nigeria’s human capital and economic progress. She made this call during the virtual Private Sector Roundtable on Sustainable Nutrition, held on August 5, 2025. The high-level event, themed “Nigeria’s Next Frontier for …

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On World Food Safety Day 2025, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on governments at all levels to implement policies that promote healthy, indigenous diets and discourage the widespread availability and consumption of ultra-processed foods (UFPs), which are linked to Nigeria’s rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) burden. CAPPA, in a statement, warned that UPFs – often excessively high …

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By Dayo Emmanuel Global philanthropist and founder of the Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates, was recently in Nigeria, where he addressed pressing issues around health technology, food production, and the future of philanthropy in Africa. In a session with journalists in Lagos, Gates gave a candid account of his Foundation’s priorities, its 20-year plan, and the stark realities of dwindling …

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The current state of malnutrition in Nigeria has wide-reaching consequences, affecting both the nation’s future development and the well-being of vulnerable populations, particularly children, pregnant women, and the elderly. Malnutrition, often referred to as a silent killer, contributes to a reduction in life expectancy for both adults and children in Nigeria. According to UNICEF, malnutrition is responsible for the daily …

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Bill Gates, co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has led numerous philanthropic efforts in Nigeria, investing in Africa’s largest population more than any other African country. His foundation addresses health, nutrition, poverty and agriculture issues, engaging research and data to proffer solutions. Recently in Abuja, Gates discussed his interventions and emphasised farmers’ freedom to choose between improved and …

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For decades, Nestlé Nigeria has actively collaborated with key stakeholders in the Nigerian agriculture sector to improve crop production for both food and industrial use, playing a vital role in tackling food security challenges. Nestlé’s initiatives such as enhancing crop resilience, farmer training, and nutrition programs are helping to transition Nigeria from a food-importing to a food-exporting nation. This aligns …

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Over the decades, American billionaire philanthropist, Bill Gates has consistently invested in Nigeria, spending billions of dollars addressing poverty, healthcare, and nutrition in Africa’s largest population.Recently, Gates, co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, spoke to Nigerian youths in Abuja on nutrition and other pressing issues on food security and sustainability. National Wire’s News Editor, DAYO EMMANUEL was there …

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Bill Gates, co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, on his current visit to Nigeria has emphasized the importance of leveraging science and innovation to improve agriculture and public health in the country. Gates highlighted the potential for Nigeria to significantly increase her food production and become self-sufficient, while also addressing malnutrition and improving maternal health through innovative approaches. …

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Philanthropist and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates is visiting Nigeria as part of the foundation’s ongoing commitment to Africa’s development. He arrives on Monday. While in the country, Gates will be meeting with national and local leaders, partners, grantees and innovators. Gates, alongside other foundation leaders, will meet with experts in primary health care, agriculture, …

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