Tag: Nutrition
FG/IFAD-VCDP intensify nutrition education among rural households in Anambra
Federal Government in collaboration with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has intensified efforts to promote improved nutrition and...
Traditional, religious leaders endorse ”Aso Rock Declaration” to strengthen health sector
Abuja, Feb. 18, 2026(NAN)Traditional and religious leaders in Nigeria have endorsed the ”the Aso Rock Declaration on Health 2026”, pledging to support the nation’s...
Food, nutrition policy review key to Nigeria’s food security – Perm....
Abuja, Jan 21, 2026 (NAN) The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP), Dr Deborah Odoh, says the ongoing review of...
Sugary drinks increase risk of heart disease in children – Expert
Gombe, Jan. 13, 2026 (NAN) A Gombe based Cardiologist, Dr Abubakar Sani, says excessive consumption of sugary drinks increase risk of cardiovascular diseases in...
ICRC restores health, nutrition in Madagali
Adamawa(Mubi) Aug. 29, 2025 (NAN ) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has stepped up efforts to improve healthcare and nutrition services...
Nutritionist urges focus on nutrient-rich meals for children
Abuja, Aug. 21, 2025 (NAN) Ms Uju Onuorah, a nutritionist, has urged parents to prioritise nutrient density over food quantity when feeding their children,...
UNICEF deplores diversion of nutrition supplements in Sokoto communities
The United Nations Children Fund’s (UNICEF) on Wednesday deplored the alleged diversion of nutrition supplements in some communities in Sokoto State.
UNICEF’s Chief of Field...
KDSG unveils 4-year strategy to improve nutrition
The Kaduna State Government on Monday unveiled its 4- year’s strategy to improve food, nutrition in the state.
Dr Hadiza Balarabe, Deputy Governor, Kaduna state,...
FCTA commits to improving maternal, child nutrition
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is committed to improving Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) to ensure optimal growth and...
KDSG reviews policy on food, nutrition
HarvestPlus Nigeria, an initiative, has supported the Kaduna State Government (KDSG) in reviewing its policy on food and nutrition.
It works with partners to tackle...
ANRiN project revives 30,000 malnourished children in Kaduna – Coordinator
The Coordinator of Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria Project (ANRiN) in Kaduna, Dr Zainab Muhammad-Idris, said it has revived about 30,000 malnourished children in...
Malnutrition: KADENAP tasks nutrition focal persons on diligence, vows sanctions
The Project Manager of Kaduna Emergency Nutrition Action Plan (KADENAP), Umar Bambale, has urged Nutrition Focal Persons (NFPs) in the state to be diligent...
Swiss-based foundation partners Oyo Govt to boost food security, nutrition
A Swiss-based foundation, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), has partnered with the Oyo State Government to boost food security and enhance access to...
Read labels on food products to identify harmful foods, nutritionist urges
A nutritionist, Ms Uju Onuorah has urged Nigerians to always read the nutrition label of food products to identify and avoid foods that are harmful...
