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NIFST East Central Chapter Pays Courtesy Visit to COOU Vice-Chancellor

A delegation of the Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), East Central Chapter (ECC), led by the Chapter Chairman, Apst. Peter Agbata, paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam,...

FUTA Inducts 2023/2024 Food Science and Technology Graduates into NIFST

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), through its Department of Food Science and Technology, held the second induction ceremony of its graduates into the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) on Friday, 22nd August 2025, marking a...

Experts Call for Collaborative Efforts to Strengthen Food Security.

The recent session at the NIFST Lagos Chapter Meeting, hosted by the Mainland Zone, provided valuable insights on strengthening food security through collaboration between academia and food businesses. Dr. Abiodun O. Adebayo-Oyetoro delivered an engaging presentation...

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...

Message from the President on World Food Safety Day

Fellow NIFSTers, June 7 marks World Food Safety Day, a globally recognized occasion to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks. This year's theme, "Food Safety: science in action“ , resonates deeply with the current...

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...

Kitchen Compliance: Addressing Common Violations.

Maintaining a safe and hygienic environment is crucial in corporate kitchens to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure customer satisfaction. Despite the best intentions, many kitchens often overlook critical aspects of food safety, leading to potential health risks....

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 from: NIFST...

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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