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Why are Delta 8 THC products the best selling products?

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2023 0

The world of legal cannabis is vastly evolving. With new products and regulations constantly reshaping the industry, it can be challenging to stay informed about all the exciting changes around us. One growing trend that has been steadily increasing in popularity lately is delta 8 thc

Politics

HoR wants 5-year jail term for trading on sub-standard life threatening products

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2023 0

By Tom Okpe The House of Representatives has proposed 5 year jail term for trading on sub-standard life threatening products. This as the House passed through second reading, a bill to repeal the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, (SON) Act, 2015 and enact the SON Act, 2023 to provide additional functions for the organisation, create new […]

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Use of infant formula increases child mortality – NAFDAC

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the widespread use of infant formula products will increase child morbidity and mortality in the country. Coordinator NAFDAC in Kaduna state, Nantim Dadi, raised the alarm in Kaduna on Thursday at a two-day training for officials of the agency on marketing of infant […]

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Viju introduces new range of products to Nigerian market ‎

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2018 0

‎Viju Industries Nigeria Limited has promised Nigerians that it’s new range of dairy products; Viju baked yogurt, Viju malt milk and Mama V tomato paste will leave a lasting impression in their hearts. The products which were launched in Lagos, according to the Assistant Chairman, Viju Industries Nigeria Limited, Mr Tom Hu, ‎comes in a […]

Business Headlines

Nigeria, China to blacklist 7 importers of substandard products

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2018 0

Seven companies importing substandard and life-endangering products into Nigeria from China are set to be blacklisted and their promoters prosecuted in both countries as the fight against substandard goods dumping in Nigeria takes a new dimension. The exercise, according to the Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mr. Osita Aboloma would be a

News Nigeria

20 days in office: Council boss flags-off multiple rural road projects in Nsukka

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2018 0

The growth of any economy rests on the development of humans, infrastructure and agriculture. Little wonder just in 20 days in office, Chief Patrick Asadu, Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu state swiftly moved to flag-off construction of some rural roads to allow easy movement of agricultural products in the area. Omeje, who […]

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Fuel Scarcity: NNPC, depot owners trade blames over N21.7b debt

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

Nigerians may have to prepare for a long period of horrifying petrol scarcity as the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMA) (fuel depot owners) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) are currently bickering over a N21.7 billion debt and who should be blamed for the persisting crisis hurting Nigerians. While the depot owners […]

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Fuel Scarcity: NNPC to flood market with petroleum products

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2017 0

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it is intensifying efforts to flood the market with petrol and other products to ease scarcity pervading the country. Many motorists and travellers had been groaning in pains in the last few days over the persistent fuel scarcity across the country. The NNPC spokesman, Mr Ndu Ughamadu, said […]

Business

SON: Reps may sanction agency over seizure of certified products

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2017 0

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition has frowned at the failure of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to appear before its members over the seizure of manufacturing machines and finished products belonging to D and K Golden City Investments Limited in Anambra State. The company, in its petition to the House, accused […]

Business

SON raises alarm on fake tryes, says 15% of products not roadworthy

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2017 0

The Akwa Ibom state Coordinator, Standard Organisation of Nigeria, (SON) Mr. Dauda Mshella, has urged motorists to confirm the standard of tyres before buying them. He said this is because 15 per cent of tyres in the markets are not road worthy at all. Speaking with The Daily Times correspondent in Uyo on Thursday, Mshella […]

Energy News

NNPC to establish N65million biofuel plant in Ondo

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2017 0

In its commitment to ensure unimpeded supply of petroleum products and safeguard the environment through reduction of carbon emission, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ondo State Government to establish a 65 million litres per annum biofuel plant in Okeluse, Ondo State. Speaking when the Governor

Health News

NAFDAC impounds fake Eva soap, vegetable oil in Onitsha

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2017 0

Angela Onwuzoo As part of efforts to sanitise markets in Nigeria of fake drugs and other regulated products, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has impounded fake and adulterated products worth over N20m at the Relief and Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) Markets, all in Onitsha, the business hub of […]

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EFCC to auction forfeited petroleum products, vessels

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2017 0

As part of arrangement to auction forfeited petroleum products and vessels, which are proceeds of crimes seized from illegal oil bunkers the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday October 10, 2017 held a pre-bid meeting with shortlisted auctioneers at the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja. The Acting Chairman, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, told the participants […]

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Tanker drivers restate commitment to value chain

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2017 0

Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union (PTD) of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has pledged to sustain the free flow of petroleum products as their commitment to the value chain. National Chairman, PTD branch, NUPENG‎, Sulaiman Oladiti‎ fielding questions from journalists in Lagos stressed the role of tanker drivers in the value […]

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NNPC announces measures to sustain products supply nationwide

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2017 0

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has announced elaborate measures to sustain supply of Premium Motor Spirit, (petrol), Automotive Gas Oil, diesel, and Dual Purpose Kerosene, DPK, otherwise called kerosene, nationwide. These measures include: increasing the February supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), by six additional cargoes to the existing national PMS

Business

Nigerian Breweries Rewards Trade Partners

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2015 0

To further consolidate the motivation of its trade partners, Nigeria Breweries appreciated distributors with series of rewards for their commendable performances and efforts in Lagos recently. Speaking at the event, Sales Director, Nigerian Breweries PLC, Mr. Hubert Eze, affirmed that partnership with key distributors and transporters was a major factor in the company’s