Sugar
22 Nov
In an effort to leverage the Food Security Emergency declared by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu's administration in 2023, Niger Foods, in partnership with the Nigeria Sugar Development Council, has taken bold steps to revive the $2.5 billion Nigerian sugar industry. The Special Adviser on Digital Media and Strategy to the Niger State governor, Abdullberqy Usman…
31 Oct
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Kamar Bakrin, has urged potential local and foreign investors to put their money into the local production of sugar to tap into the $7 billion continental market.
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Bread, one of the daily food items in Nigeria, especially among those living in the cities, is now becoming what should be consumed with caution.
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A recent study conducted by UCLA Health has discovered a significant link between feelings of loneliness and cravings for high-calorie, sugary foods. The study found that lonely women show heightened brain activity in areas linked to cravings for food. Specifically, when viewing images of high-calorie foods like sugary treats, these women displayed increased brain activity…
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