Tag:Malnutrition

Health

Weak Immunity Raises TB Risk, Expert Warns

Urges Early Testing, Proper Treatment, Zero Stigma People with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to tuberculosis (TB) and could develop active disease after infection,...

Gladys Phillip - September 20, 2026

Metro

RUTF Diversion: Police Arrest Two M

3 in custody over alleged diversion of 1,500 sachets of malnutrition food The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two more suspects over alleged criminal...

Shehu Danladi - September 3, 2026

Health

FG Rolls Out New Food Rules to Fight Malnutrition, Cut Diet-Related Diseases

ABUJA – The Federal Government has unveiled the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services as part of efforts to improve...

Toyin Adebayo - July 13, 2026

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Reps Move to Flush Out Fake Nutritionists, Back Bill to Protect Nigerians

The House of Representatives has begun moves to sanitise Nigeria's nutrition profession as lawmakers backed a bill seeking to regulate the practice, eliminate quackery...

Olajumoke Sanusi - July 10, 2026

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Poor Diet Is Killing Nigerians, Govt Must Act Now – Mahmoud

The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has warned that Nigeria must urgently prioritise dietetics and nutrition to...

Toyin Adebayo - July 8, 2026

Health

Two-Thirds of Nigerian Children Face Food Poverty as Nation Tops Africa in Malnutrition-UNICEF

***Calls for Urgent Action as 15 Million Children Suffer Stunting, 12 Million Anaemic Two out of every three Nigerian children are suffering from child food...

Toyin Adebayo - October 8, 2025

Health

Nigeria Behind Schedule In Achieving SDGs 2 – UNICEF

Nkeiru Enwelum, the Nutrition Officer for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has warned that if current malnutrition patterns continue, Nigeria will fall short...

Toyin Adebayo - April 21, 2022