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6 Jun 2024
The Nigerian equities market halted its two-days downturn, as gains in Nestle Nigeria Plc and 17 stocks lifted the overall market capitalisation by N132 billion.
24 May 2024
The CBN decision to tackle rising inflation through aggressive monetary tightening, which has pushed the Monetary Policy Rate (MPC)
22 May 2024
Despite rate hike, investors increased appetite in the shares of Nestle and Berger Paints lifted the All-Share index further by 0.1 per cent yesterday.
29 Apr 2024
No respite yet for stock market investors as no fewer than 15 listed firms across sectors so far have failed to pay dividends to shareholders in the 2023 financial year as these firms battle with perennial issues bedeviling the nation's economy.
29 Apr 2024
As criticisms continue to trail alleged excess sugar in infant formulas produced by Nestle and sold in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has said the Nido follow-up milk formula
26 Apr 2024
Nestle on Thursday denied the allegations that it was applying of a "double standard" in the sugar content of its baby food products sold in poorer countries A report by Swiss NGO Public Eye accused the food giant of selling baby food with high added sugar content in low- and middle-income countries while offering sugar-free…
18 Apr 2024
Nestlé, a food and beverage company, has been accused of adding sugar and honey to its infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries but not in wealthier countries. This practice reportedly contradicts international health guidelines aimed at curbing childhood obesity and chronic diseases. The accusation comes from a report by Public Eye,…
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