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NIFST FIIRO ZONE VISITS PRESIDENT

The President of NIFST Dr. Bola Osinowo (CEO BMS Industries), played host to high profiled delegate from NIFST FIIRO Zone ably led by the Zonal Coordinator Dr. S.B Kosoko. The coordinator stated that the paramount reason for the visit was to associate and identify...

NIFST Partners with Onigbongbo LCDA to Combat Foodborne Diseases at the Grassroots Level

The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), in collaboration with the Onigbongbo LCDA, organized a training session for food vendors on food safety and hygiene. This two-day workshop brought together experienced facilitators and food safety experts...

NIFST FIIRO Zone Pays Visit to FIIRO Management.

The executives of NIFST FIIRO ZONE had a familiarization and sensitization visit to the Directors in FIIRO Zone who are pillars of the zone. The visitation tour got to the offices of Dr. Mrs Huthman (Director. Production, Analytical and Laboratory Management), Dr. Mrs...

Lagos: A Growing Hub for Hospitality and Investment

The 4th Mega HORECA Show 2025 is set to take place from February 26-28 at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos, Nigeria. This event highlights Lagos as a major gateway to West Africa’s market, attracting businesses and investors looking to tap into its booming...

NIFST ENDS 2024 IN GRAND STYLE

It was a celebration of Excellence and togetherness as the NIFST Lagos Chapter held its much anticipated end-of-year party today 1st December, 2024 and it was an event filled with joy, laughter, and recognition of outstanding contributions to deserving members....

FIIRO GRACES PBAN DAY OUT TO ADVOCATE THE USE OF COMPOSITE FLOURS.

Deputy Director Baking and Milling, Food Technology Department, FIIRO ( Dr Mrs A.A Osibanjo ) represented the DG/CEO ( Dr. Mrs Jumai Adamu Tutuwa ) at the PBAN Day out which was a gathering of Professional Bakers, on the 21st of November, 2024. Dr Osibanjo A.A reeled...

NIFST PRESIDENT CELEBRATES DIAMOND JUBILEE BIRTHDAY

The President of Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), Dr. Bola Osinowo celebrated his 60th Birthday in grand style with lots of pomp and glamour. The occasion was graced by an array of dignitaries ranging from Fellows of the Institute,...

Dr. Fagbemi to Be Inducted as Fellow of Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC)

Dr. Fagbemi a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology(NIFST) joins elite group of mediators and conciliators with ICMC Fellowship The Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) has extended an invitation to The Chairman Oyo State...

NIFST Lagos Chapter Training.

It’s been a roller coaster year of activities for Lagos Chapter and Lagos NIFSTers have been wonderful in achieving these successes. Now it’s time to give back to the chapter and members for all the support. NIFST LAGOS CHAPTER will be holding a training on BASIC FOOD...

Presidents address 10th ReFoSTS

AN ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT, NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NIFST), PROFESSOR JOSEPH ONEH ABU, FNIFST AT THE 10TH REGIONAL FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT (ReFoSTS) AND NIFST’S DAY CELEBRATION 2024 Distinguished Guests, Esteemed Colleagues,...

FG: Nigeria Has 4.4m Metric Tons of Millets’ Shortfall

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The federal government has lamented the inability of the country to produce enough millet to meet the needs of Nigeria. It disclosed that there was a shortfall of 4.4 million metric tons in the production of the crop. Speaking at the weekend...

Will we have enough food to eat in the coming years?

Will we have enough food to eat in the coming years?

Do you ever wonder if, in the coming years, we will have enough food to eat? A lot of people in the world currently do not have enough to eat; how will the situation of food be a few years from now? Better or worse? Think about it for a second. 🤔 One-third of food...

Africa food crisis: 146 million people are going hungry

Africa food crisis: 146 million people are going hungry

Africa food crisis: 146 million people are going hungry Soaring food prices, conflict and climate change are plunging parts of Africa into a severe and enduring food crisis, with millions of people in Africa facing extreme hunger Agnes, with her son Jacob in Taita...

25 million Nigerians to face food crisis by August 2023 – FAO

25 million Nigerians to face food crisis by August 2023 – FAO

About 17 million people in the country are already facing food crises. By Oge Udegbunam About 25.3 million people will face food insecurity across Nigeria between June and August 2023, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation. The FAO in a...

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