A non-governmental organisations, National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) has urged the Federal Government to increase the taxation on sugar beverages from N10 to N30. A representative of the coalition, Mr Edozie Chukwuma, made the call on Monday during a sit-out in Abuja to discourage consumption. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…

The National Sugar Development Council is soliciting the support of governors of sugar-producing states across the country for the revitalisation of the sub-sector. It emphasised that the plea

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has announced a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N36.27 billion for a duration of nine months ended Sept. 30, 2022.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), yesterday, approved the second phase of the National Sugar masterplan, a 10-year plan to save $350 million yearly and create 110,000 jobs.

Researchers and some master bakers have urged bakery and confectionery businesses to experiment and adopt the use of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) to tame the rising price of bread in Nigeria.

Dr Emmanuel Akabe, Deputy Gov. of Nasarawa State, said 40 per cent of Nigeria’s total sugar needs would come from Nasarawa state by 2024.

To solve the nutritional and dietary challenges of most Nigerians and minimize malnutrition with Vitamins B6 and C, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus present in the product, a firm has introduced an improved food product. The Managing Director of Lamb Weston/Meijer (LWM) Nigeria Limited, Victor Nwachukwu, has said Poundo Potato presents Nigerians desirous of light swallow…

Sugar plays an important role in the production of pharmaceuticals, soft drinks, confectionery, food and beverages, among others. Globally, the sugar industry remains

The common social concerns are the high mortality rate, poverty and malnutrition in the country. But for the concerns that bother on health, the advice is usually to reduce fats

The idea to increase local production through backward integration is not new, however, the concerns border on government’s capacity to ensure implementation and create an environment for businesses to thrive.

In Nigeria, like many parts of the world, sugar consumption for various uses is high. The situation has remained largely unchanged. And for too long, the country has largely depended

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