Global food waste costs $1trn annually — UN
Despite 783 million people worldwide facing hunger, about 1.05 billion tonnes or nearly 19 per cent of all food available to consumers…
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Abuja residents hail FG as food prices crash
Some Abuja residents have commended the Federal Government’s intervention to reduce food prices, saying the crashing prices of food items have brought…
Lagos supermarkets accused of selling expired food as promos
Some supermarkets in Lagos are allegedly selling expired food items disguised as promotional offers, raising health concerns among consumers. Shoppers report being…
Chowdeck acquires POS restaurant startup Mira
Nigerian on-demand delivery startup Chowdeck has acquired Mira, a one-year-old restaurant point-of-sale and management platform, in a strategic move to expand beyond…
Food startup Vendease moves to performance-based pay salary system
Nigerian food procurement startup Vendease has overhauled its salary structure from traditional to performance -based after two layoffs in five months. The…
Top 10 most expensive foods in Nigeria for October 2024
In October 2024, Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 33.88%, up from 32.7% in September, marking a 1.18 percentage point increase. According…
N40,000 rice initiative targets public servants, others to follow
The Federal Government has introduced a new initiative aimed at easing the burden on citizens. This program, which involves the sale of…
Healthy diet cost surges 32% in five months — NBS
In the face of a persistent rise in inflation, it has been proven that the cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) increased…
32m Nigerians to face severe hunger – Report
The International Rescue Committee and its partners have released a report indicating that approximately 16% of Nigerians will experience severe food insecurity…
Global diary prices drop as food prices rise in April-FAO
The global benchmark for food commodity prices witnessed an upward trend in April, and this driven by increases in meat prices, vegetable…
Market clash: Tomato dealers union threaten to cut Lagos supply
The Tomato Crates Dealers Association of Nigeria has issued a warning that the cost of tomatoes and peppers in Lagos could surge…
10 Nigerian states with cheapest healthy diets
As the cost of living continues to rise, access to affordable and nutritious food remains a pressing concern for households across Nigeria.…