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....
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Almond is a deciduous tree in the rose family, native to Asia and Northern African. Almond fruit is frequently used as a healthy solution for relief from constipation, respiratory disorders, coughs, impotency, and diabetes. Almond fruit reduces heart attack risk....
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT: 40TH NIFST CONFERENCE/ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Dear NIFSTers, On behalf of the President and Governing Council, we are pleased to invite you to the 40th NIFST Conference/AGM which will take place from 24th to 26th October, 2016 at the Coronation Hall, Government House Kano State, Nigeria. The Conference has become...
91 percent of imported tomato paste fake – Erisco, Dangote
Local manufacturers of tomato paste and purée, yesterday told the House of Representatives Committees on Healthcare Services and Drugs and Narcotics,that about 91 percent of tomato paste imported into the country are sub-standard.Sun Reports. Speaking at the one-day...
Foods That Fight the Risk of Chronic Inflammation
A new study by the University of Liverpool's Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease has identified food stuffs that can help prevent chronic inflammation that contributes to many leading causes of death. Inflammation occurs naturally in the body but when it goes...
Blood Pressure: Watch Potatoes in Your Diet
Higher intakes of boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes, and French fries is associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) in adult women and men, according to a study published by The BMJtoday. The US-based researchers suggest that...