Reps Seek Tougher Food Safety Laws in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has called for stronger food safety laws and stricter enforcement to protect Nigerians from toxic chemicals and…
Topic
Malnutrition
ICRC Reports 18% Rise in Northeast Nigeria Malnutrition
ABUJA, Nigeria — Malnutrition admissions at health facilities supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in northeast Nigeria rose by 18…
FCTA, UNICEF Push Food Nutrition Programme Ownership
ABUJA, Nigeria – The FCTA food nutrition programme has received renewed backing as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and UNICEF urge leaders of…
Jigawa Establishes Standing Committee on Nutrition to Combat Malnutrition
DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the establishment of a State Standing Committee on Nutrition to strengthen coordination of nutrition…
Adamawa Launches First 1,000 Days Nutrition Project
YOLA, Nigeria — The Adamawa State Government has launched the First 1,000 Days of Life Nutrition Project to tackle child malnutrition and improve the…
‘We Farm Under the Shadow of Death’: Inside Northern Nigeria’s Deepening Hunger Crisis
KANO, Nigeria – For millions of families across northern Nigeria, hunger is no longer driven by drought or poor harvests alone—it is being fuelled…
Jigawa, UNICEF Deepen Partnership on Child Welfare
DUTSE, Nigeria – Jigawa UNICEF partnership is set to expand after Governor Umar Namadi called for stronger collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund…
Reps Advance Nigeria Nutrition Council Bill
ABUJA, Nigeria – A bill seeking to establish the Nigeria Nutrition Council has passed second reading in the House of Representatives, paving the way…
Remi Tinubu Unveils Clinic, Food Bank in Jigawa
DUTSE, Nigeria – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Monday launched a major healthcare, nutrition and digital innovation drive in Jigawa State, commissioning a specialist…
Adamawa Nutrition Drive Reaches 36,727 Children
YOLA, Nigeria – large-scale nutrition outreach programme in Adamawa State has screened more than 36,000 children for malnutrition, helping health workers identify severe cases…