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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...

Ebonyi Empowers 3500 Farmers on Cassava Value Chain

Ebonyi Empowers 3500 Farmers on Cassava Value Chain

Over 3,500 farmers in Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State have benefited from an empowerment and enlightenment program where they were taught how to produce cassava chips, biscuits, bread, flour, Fofo, tea, among other derivatives, they were also...

THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE

THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE

The opportunities existing in the Nigerian agricultural sector are considerable – particularly for women. It is imperative to start with a quote by Michelle Bachelet, the Under -Secretary-General and Executive Director of United Nations Women and the incumbent...

KEBBI STATE TO TRAIN FARMERS ON MODERN FISH FARMING

KEBBI STATE TO TRAIN FARMERS ON MODERN FISH FARMING

The kebbi state government would be training 500 farmers on modern techniques of fish farming. The Kebbi State Commissioner for Agriculture Alhaji Garbage Dandiga, said that the farmers would be drawn for the training from the 21 local government areas of the state....

TUTA ABSOLUTA: NIGERIA OPTS FOR IMPORTED TOMATOES

TUTA ABSOLUTA: NIGERIA OPTS FOR IMPORTED TOMATOES

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has resorted to a tentative solution to the tomato scarcity. Many would have thought that Tuta absoluta menace has been resolved, rather, the reappearance of tomatoes...

US Donates Seeds to IDPs

US Donates Seeds to IDPs

The United States government has distributed over 160 metric tons of seeds to over 60,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in Adamawa and Borno states. Over 6,000 households in the local government authorities of Madagali, Michika, Gombe and Fufore of Adamawa, and...

Nigeria to repackage produce to Europe

Nigeria to repackage produce to Europe

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has announced new measures to ensure that more of Nigeria’s agricultural produce meet the European Union(EU)’s standards. This was made known by Mr. Christopher Onukwuba, NAQS’s Head, Department of Collaboration,...

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