EKO HOT BLOG reports that a customary court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, has sentenced a 32-year old man, Shitu Yakubu, to two years in prison for stealing 25 litres of palm oil and a sewing machine. Yakubu was charged with criminal trespass, house breaking and theft contrary to the Penal Code. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy … Read more
The NBS says the prices of tomato, rice, and others rose in September. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said that the prices of selected food items increased in September. EDITOR’S PICKS Why CBN’s Naira Redesign Plan May Hurt Nigeria’s Currency – Moghalu Finance Ministry Opposes Emefiele’s Plan To Redesign … Read more
EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety Instantly 3 Warning Signs Of Diabetes You Must Never Overlook 5 Bad Signs You Are Not Eating Enough Food Palm oil is very popular on this side of the world, I mean we all use it to prepare soup, and so many other meals and most people … Read more
Customs Impounds Over 100 Trailers of Foreign Rice, Palm Oil, Others In Ogun EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it impounded 101 trailers of foreign parboiled rice, among other contraband goods within the last 13 months. The Comptroller of Customs in charge of Ogun 1 Area Command, Dera Nnadi, disclosed this while … Read more
Palm oil is a value chain business that engages endless streams of people at different stages of its procession. It can gainfully engage many young Nigerians. Ekohotblog reports that according to palm oil traders in Cross River State, Nigerian palm oil is the most sought-after on the world market, which is why it is unavailable … Read more
NAFDAC warns Nigeria against factors responsible for cancer, advised against mixing Azo-dyes with pal oil. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has war ned Nigerians against mixing Azo-dyes with palm oil, EkoHotBlog reports. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, at a sensitisation in Lagos on Tuesday, said mixing … Read more
NAFDAC has given a fresh warning on the consumption of palm oil. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the consumption of foods and drugs which are harmful to their health. The NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the warning at a sensitization campaign … Read more
Government officials on Thursday disclosed that Nigeria was spending about $500m annually on importing palm. Officials from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, states, agencies and non-governmental organisations made this known at the National Workshop on oil palm organised in Abuja by Solidaridad, an international NGO. Senior government officials and other stakeholders agreed … Read more
The Chairman Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, said the palm oil industry in most states was non-functional in spite of huge potential of the sector. He said this on Tuesday, at a one-day public hearing organised by the committee on three bills and one motion. According to the News Agency … Read more