September 18
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Save Thousands of Lives By Fortifying Maggi, Other Bullion Cubes - Report
"Additionally, scaling up the use of high-quality prenatal vitamins for pregnant women in low-income countries, including Nigeria, could save nearly half a million lives by 2040." Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: National Nutrition Financing Committee Calls for Prioritization of Nutrition in 2025 Budget
By leveraging partnership with the Budget Office of the Federation, the ANRiN Project and its partners hope to build a more sustainable and well-funded nutrition ecosystem,… Read more »
Nigeria: 2025 Budget - Group Wants Nigerian Govt to Increase Nutrition Allocation
To address the crisis, the non-profit demanded that evidence-based nutrition interventions must be prioritised in the 2025 budgets of relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies… Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: 27% of Children in Two Zamfara Communities Are Malnourished - MSF
Of the 97,149 children screened in 21 different urban and rural locations, 27 per cent were found to be suffering from acute malnutrition. Read more »
September 02
Nigeria: Bill Gates Visits Nigeria to Promote Innovation in Nutrition, Health
The visit is aimed at bolstering efforts in key sectors such as health, agriculture, and nutrition Read more »
August 20
Nigeria: Urgent Action Needed to Save Millions of Nigerian Children From Malnutrition - UN
"The scenes I saw were heart-wrenching because I saw babies fighting for their lives. It is unconscionable that we should see this level of suffering today." Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Nigeria, UN Seek U.S.$306 Million for Urgent Food, Nutrition Crisis Response
The fund will provide drinking water, sanitation facilities, hygiene, and nutrition to combat the spread of infectious diseases in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. Read more »
March 14
Nigeria: 'Lagos May Increase Tax On Sugar-Sweetened Beverages to Reduce Disease Burden'
The state health commissioner reasoned that funds raised through such a policy could be channeled specifically to the areas of the consequence of those consumptions. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Nigeria: Shettima Inaugurates Nutrition Council, Wants Innovation and Research Prioritised
"I wish to appeal to all members to prioritise innovation and research in the field of nutrition. We must embrace technology, leverage digital solutions, and invest in research and… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Set to Enhance Food, Nutrition Security With Tractor Hiring Scheme
The ministry would acquire 10,000 units of tractors to kick start the programme, an official said. Read more »