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Nafdac is not doing enough.

There should be a warning on every sachet.

Something like

Warning: This is not milk. Do not use as a milk substitute for infants or in recipes requiring dairy milk.

After all they have something on cigarettes this warning should be clear.

A comprehensive examination of the introduction of creamers to the Nigerian market, focusing on their impact given the lack of good labeling and the context of child malnutrition.

Background on Creamers
Creamers are additives used in beverages like coffee or tea, available in powdered or liquid forms. They can be dairy-based or non-dairy, with non-dairy versions often made from vegetable oils, sugars, and additives like sodium caseinate, a milk derivative. In Nigeria, creamers are marketed as affordable alternatives to milk, with brands like Kremela and Great Value available for purchase


https://www.supermart.ng/products/kremela-non-dairy-creamer-250-g


Malnutrition in Nigeria: A Critical Context
Nigeria faces a severe malnutrition crisis, particularly among children. According to UNICEF, as of 2024, 1 in 3 children under five in Nigeria experiences severe child food poverty, consuming no more than two of eight essential food groups, making them up to 50% more likely to suffer from wasting, a life-threatening form of malnutrition


https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/press-releases/1-3-children-nigeria-experiences-severe-child-food-poverty-due-conflict-climate

Save the Children reported in November 2024 that by April 2025, an additional one million children are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition, bringing the total to 5.4 million children at risk

https://www.savethechildren.org/us/about-us/media-and-news/2024-press-releases/nigeria-children-malnutrition-hunger-crisis
Other statistics include 32% of children under five being stunted and 2 million suffering from severe acute malnutrition, with only 20% receiving treatment (https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/nutrition)

Nutritional Profile of Creamers
Creamers, especially non-dairy ones, are nutritionally inferior to milk. They often contain high levels of sugar and lack essential nutrients like proteins, calcium, and vitamins. For example, a typical coffee creamer might list water, coconut oil, sugar, and sodium caseinate as primary ingredients, with added artificial flavors and colors (Coffee mate Original Liquid Creamer). This composition makes them unsuitable as a milk substitute, particularly for children needing nutrient-dense foods. A comparative table illustrates the differences:


Labeling Concerns and Consumer Misinformation
The labeling of creamers in Nigeria is a significant concern. Reports indicate that many products marketed as milk are actually creamers, leading to consumer confusion. Olufemi Johnson, a dairy expert, stated in February 2025 that "what we called milk in Nigeria is not milk but creamers. They are not qualified to be called milk" (Nigerians consume creamers, not milk -

https://dailypost.ng/2025/02/06/nigerians-consume-creamers-not-milk-dairy-expert/
This misrepresentation is problematic, as consumers may not realize they are purchasing a product with little nutritional value. TheCable advised consumers to read labels carefully, noting the importance of understanding ingredient lists for adequate nutrients

Economic and Cultural Dynamics
Nigeria's economic context, with high poverty rates, means many families opt for cheaper alternatives like creamers over milk. For instance, creamers are available at competitive prices, such as Kremela Non-Dairy Creamer at various online platforms (Buy Kremela Non-Dairy Creamer). However, their low nutritional value doesn't address malnutrition. Families might choose creamers over milk, risking children's health, especially in areas with severe child food poverty. A 2021 report linked malnutrition closely with poverty, noting that lack of access to nutritious food predisposes families to poor nutrition

Recommendations and Future Directions
Given these findings, regulatory bodies like NAFDAC should enforce stricter labeling standards to ensure transparency. Public health campaigns should educate consumers about the differences between milk and creamers, emphasizing the importance of real milk for child nutrition. Efforts should focus on making milk more accessible and affordable, rather than promoting creamers as a solution. International organizations like UNICEF and WFP can support these efforts by providing resources and advocating for policy changes.

Conclusion
The introduction of creamers to the Nigerian market, particularly with poor labeling, is not beneficial in a context of high child malnutrition. Their nutritional inferiority, combined with consumer confusion and economic pressures, risks worsening the crisis. A focus on real, nutritious milk and improved regulatory oversight is essential to address Nigeria's nutritional challenges effectively.

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Just so the north knows

iampeterben:
The president of the FR, have to swing in to ensure that there is a resolve, na there this matter go end.

Tell me you don't know what separation of power is.

She also attended a conference under suspension, this could be interpreted as defiance of the Senate’s authority, undermining the disciplinary action already imposed.

Attending an international conference while suspended could be seen as further damaging the Senate’s reputation, providing a rationale for a severe response.

Have you guys seen how she keeps breaking rules as she goes

We need more ideas

Yes

makavalley:
Now I realize its a waste of time replying you because you know nothing about giving birth to just one child , you really know nothing. Mother this ! mother that ! Did you ask at the long run if medical condition happened to both parents involved? You must be very archaic in brain 🧠 to stand on this your baseless assumption at this time and age. Mr man this 2025 , there could be lots of reasons while after the first birth no child came again think well before you talk don't talk before you think. If this how you reason I wonder the hell the woman in your life or family will be passing through

There's nothing like medical conditions. Having kids by a woman is just simple nature. That's the role of a woman. That's what she was born in this world to do.

People give birth in worse conditions in the Sahara desert with worse conditions.

What medical conditions do you think she had?
There are lots of hospitals in the South East.

amiibaby:
you are very very very stuupid

Enjoy your fame.

In Nigeria, the term "14 legislative days" refers to a period counted based on the days the National Assembly (comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives) is in session, rather than regular calendar days. Legislative days are those days when the lawmakers convene for plenary sessions or official business, as outlined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and the standing rules of the respective chambers.

The National Assembly does not sit every day; typically, plenary sessions occur on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week when the legislature is not on recess. Therefore, "14 legislative days" does not equate to 14 consecutive calendar days but rather 14 days of active sittings. Depending on the legislative schedule, this could span several weeks. For example, if the Assembly sits three days a week, 14 legislative days would take approximately four to five weeks to complete, excluding recesses or adjournments.

This concept is significant in contexts like disciplinary actions (e.g., suspensions of lawmakers), legislative deadlines, or constitutional provisions. For instance, the Constitution specifies that the Senate must respond within 14 days to the President’s request for consent regarding combat deployment of the armed forces (Section 5(4)(b)). Some people suggest that suspensions exceeding 14 legislative days have been challenged in courts, with rulings emphasizing that excessive suspensions infringe on democratic representation, though this is context-specific and not a universal rule.

In practical terms, if a senator is suspended for "14 legislative days," it means they are barred from attending 14 plenary sessions, which could translate to missing official duties for about a month or more, depending on the session calendar. The exact duration in calendar time varies based on the Assembly’s schedule, including breaks or public holidays.


Note that the Senate can also go on plenary or recess to extend the days that the 14 legislative days can be completed.

Read the part 4 in the paper below 👇

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Hyperchi:
Did they try to investigate or just expect her to dance to whatever they present.

She did not appear before the committee that was about to investigate her...


Where do you live? Have you not been following the story?

Yes

Yes

budaatum:
They are monopolising the market by keeping out competition, and should be arrested for illegal practises.

It unfortunately stems from the top where government controls price.

Worth a protest if you asked me, but most seem ignorant of its impact.

There will be no monopoly in the South.
Everyone must compete.

I'm back. No unions in the South

Yes

makavalley:
Very dump and stupid comments, you must be on high cheap drugs while typing this bullshit . You type before you think

This is wickedness on the mother side because it's not like she is barren.

Yes it is, at the age of 3 or 4 a mother sees the way a child is playing and realizes that the child is lonely and maybe needs someone to play with.

She decided not to give him or her a sibling because of her selfish desires or maybe to settle scores with her spouse.

This is not right. Give your child a sibling so he or she doesn't get lonely in the future.


That child will not be her friend forever.

Xcelinteriors:
This is so insensitive please delete it

I'm not deleting shxxxt.
Why would a woman have one child?
Research shows that having one child, that child will never make it in life because there's no one to compete with.
That child will be pampered till he grows up.

One child is a menace to the igbo society.

Now that the child is dead her lineage is gone.

Meanwhile if she had more at least she will have something to comfort her.

FuckTheMod:


Even inside Enugu!?
Really?


PART OF THE EVIL WORK OF MUHAMMADU BUHARĪ


Try dey get sense.
Having a single child is not an easy task. Just because some women can give birth to 2 children in 3 doesn't mean it easy for every woman like that. Ovulation only occurs for few hours in a month. Some people don't conceive easily.

And I know you are a man saying this.
Having children is just natural. Don't let women deceive you that having children is not an easy task.
It's just fulfilment of being a woman. A simple task that they came to earth to do.

Why are Igbo women having one child?
Simple question.
Why will you not want a brother or a sister to play with him?

This is wickedness on the mother side because it's not like she is barren.

If Ekaette’s evidence is just her denial and emotional distress claims, and Natasha produces nothing tangible, it’s a toss-up—courts might lean toward Ekaette due to Natasha’s burden to justify her public statements. But if Natasha has even minimal proof (e.g., a consistent timeline or a witness), Ekaette’s case could collapse. Without seeing court filings or evidence, it’s 50-50 legally, but politically, both sides are already entrenched

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Alex80s:
Can't prove in Nigeria not in developed Countries. We all know the truth.

Remember that Akpabio's wife defamation lawsuit is still on and if she can't prove that she was sexually harassed because there's no witnesses, no documentation or recording she may be ordered to pay the sum of 250 billion or less plus an apology on two national newspapers.


And she Akpabio's wife could pursue a criminal case for false accusations under Nigeria’s Criminal Code (e.g., Section 391, defamation, or Section 125A, spreading false information).

Thelannister:
No
An apology now means admission of guilt, you forget it’s a case in court.

A case she can't prove? What evidence is she bringing up?
She has no witnesses. She said on TV she didn't tell her husband.
Akpabio 's witness said they (she and her husband ) were sitting in the parlour when akpabio was showing them round the house.

adekolaelect:
Money making George will grant illegal order against legislative function. Nigeria Judiciary has allot to do.......

Yes because he needs money rather than tell his representative that it's illegal. He rather do it and get the money but they need to be punished so it doesn't happen again

FP worthy.