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NIFST Intensifies Food Safety Awareness in Lagos Market.

The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), Lagos Chapter, has intensified efforts to promote food safety awareness among market vendors and consumers in Lagos State. The state Chairman of NIFST, Mrs Kikelomo Amoreoluwa, made this known at a food...

World Food Safety Day Celebration at Ijako Market on Lagos-Abeokuta Express Way, Ota- Ogun State.

In undeterred by heavy rainfall, the team, led by its Zonal Coordinator, Dr. Edith Alagbe, moved through various sections of the market, engaging traders and shoppers with life-saving information on proper food handling and hygiene. Carrying bold placards with vital...

World Food Safety Day 2025: NIFSTers Took the Message to Ojuwoye Market, Mushin, Lagos.

History was made again as Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Lagos Chapter had the Grand-Finale of the World Food Safety 2025 Celebration event which is a Market Advocacy program at Ojuwoye Market, Mushin, Lagos on Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 at 10am. The...

NIFST LAGOS CHAPTER GEARS UP FOR 2025 WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY | Food Safety: Science in Action.

It was another enlightening time at Ogba Sunday Market as Lagos Chapter of Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) collaborated with London Professional Training Centre (LPTC) to create awareness about the importance of consuming safe foods. The...

Worker’s day Celebration.

Happy Worker’s Day NIFSTers! Your dedication and expertise in food science and technology have driven innovations, improved food production and supply, and has ensured that it is safe and nutritious. Thank you for your hard work and commitment!” _Greetings...

LAGOS CHAPTER EXECUTIVES VISIT THE NIFST NATIONAL PRESIDENT.

The Lagos Chapter executives, ably led by the Chairperson, Mrs. Kikelomo Amoreoluwa, paid a courtesy visit to the National President, Dr. Bola Osinowo, at the BMS Office, Oshodi, Lagos, on April 3, 2025. They were warmly received by the BMS Team, led by NIFST...

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...

NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NIFST) INAUGURATES HIM OONI OF IFE AS BOARD OF TRUSTEE.

The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) on Wednesday, 5th February 2025, inaugurated the Ooni of Ife (HRH Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II) as a member of the board of trustees of the noble institute. The investiture, which took place in...

Nigeria’s Rice Imports Drops By 300,000 Metric Tons

Nigeria’s Rice Imports Drops By 300,000 Metric Tons

The research by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed that the importation of rice from the United States to Nigeria has dropped by 300,000 metric tons in the last six months. According to the report, Nigeria’s rice imports dropped by 300,000...

Economic diversification: Bayelsa commercialises palm estate

The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed its decision to partner with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Manufacturing and Marketing Company of Nigeria Limited (MAMCON) over the cultivation of rice farms and commercialisation of the state’s palm estate. The...

NIFST/ IFT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AT IFT CONVENTION, 2016

The National President Dr Chijioke Osuji,(2nd from left),Dr Bola Osinowo (Chairman,International RelationsCommittee, 2nd from right) Mr Uche M. Nzeka Agricultural Marketing Specialist,USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service U.S. Consulate General, Lagos (1st from right) and...

DIGEST OF INNF MEETING AT IFT16 CHICAGO 2016

1. The Forum acknowledges that free flow of information from the NIFST Secretariat and especially through the NIFST website to members and back is vital for the achievement of the objectives of the Forum. In this respect the Forum requests that basic information from...

NIFSTers attending the IFT16 Convention in Chicago.

For professionals involved in food science and technology, this is the single most important trade show of the year. They know from personal experience that it’s the best place to see, touch, taste, and experience what’s new…and meet face-to-face with the companies on...

Tomato: Farmers Crave Standard Storage Facility

Farmers under the aegis of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in the State of Osun have advised the Federal Government to provide standard storage facilities for tomato during the period of harvest. Giving this advice in Osogbo, the State capital, Mr....

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