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Don Warns Against Using Insecticides To Preserve Fish
A fish expert and Director of Academic Planning at the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Dr Olubunmi Adeosun, has cautioned fish processors against using insecticides for fish preservation.
Dr Adeosun warned that using insecticides, among other unhygienic practices during fish production, poses serious health risks to consumers
She said this while delivering OYSCATECH’s 2nd inaugural lecture on Wednesday, titled “From Harvest to Plate: The Journey of the Pearls of the Waters,” according to a statement signed by the school’s Public Relations Officer, Olawore Opeyemi, on Thursday.
Emphasising that unhygienic practices of handling during and after production play a major role in food contamination, the Director called for proper cleaning and sanitation procedures to increase the quality of fish and fish products.
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According to her, “Fish is a nutritious food source packaged with essential nutrients and a great addition to a healthy diet, and the American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times per week.
“Fish food and safety are critical to consumers due to their health implications, and to exploit the export potential for smoked farmed catfish, there is a need for strict adherence to international quality and safety standards.”
Highlighting the nutritional value of fish, Adeosun noted that it is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and essential vitamins beneficial to heart health, brain function, and bone development.
She Adeosun appealed that fish processors need to consider the health of consumers as paramount and should avoid the use of insecticides in the preservation of smoked catfish.
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She hinted that fish farmers should avoid giving junk food as feed for the fish and excessive use of antibiotics while appealing that they embrace healthy practices in the production and processing of fish.
The fisheries expert, however, advised consumers to be aware of what they buy in the market and the quality of the fish they consume for their health.
Adeosun also reiterated the roles of stakeholders in ensuring control of the use of unregulated preservatives and enforcing good manufacturing practices.
She therefore called on the Federal Government to support local fish production to bridge the gap between consumption and supply.
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She explained that Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imported fish was due to low domestic production and inadequate government support for local producers and processors.
As a solution, Adeosun recommended constant training and sensitisation of producers and processors, including retailers, about the dangers of using insecticides on human health.
Earlier, OYSCATECH Rector, Prof. Akinola Akinlabi, commended the Oyo State Government for its consistent financial support.
He posited that the institution will not relent in its vision of training for innovation, food sufficiency and self-employment.
The inaugural lecture was well attended by both past and present principal officers of the institution, among whom are Dr Ariyo Okunlola, Dr Sarafa Agbogun, Dr Taiwo Akinyemi, Dr Kolawole Raheem, Mr Modupe Ogundapo, and Engr. Dauda Salaam.
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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.
The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.
At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.
Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.
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Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.
“Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.
“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.
This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”
“Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).
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“By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”
Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.
Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.
Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.
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Xenophobic Attacks: Oshiomhole Tells FG To Retaliate Against South African Companies In Nigeria
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Federal Government to retaliate against South African businesses operating in Nigeria following the recent attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Oshiomhole said the Federal Government should consider revoking the working license of South African owned companies such as MTN and DSTV.
He argued that Nigeria must respond firmly to what he described as persistent hostility against its citizens.
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“I am not going to shed tears. If you hit me, I hit you. I think it is appropriate in diplomacy. It is an economic struggle,” Oshiomhole said.
He argued that while some South Africans accuse Nigerians of taking their jobs, Nigerians should return home and take over employment opportunities created by major South African companies operating in the country, including MTN and DSTV.
“When we hit back, the President of South Africa will not only talk but will also go on his knees to recognise that Nigeria cannot be intimidated.
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“We will not condone any life being lost. If a crime has been committed under the South African law they have the right to bring any such person to justice, but to kill our people as if we are helpless, we will not allow that,” Oshiomhole added.
DAILY POST reports that several Nigerians in South Africa have reportedly been attacked, and their businesses destroyed, in ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.
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IGP Orders Officers Display Name Tag On Uniform, Gives Update On State Police
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Tunji Disu, has ordered all police personnel to always have their name tags on their uniforms for easy identification.
Disu disclosed that only police personnel who are undercover are exempted from displaying their name tags.
Speaking on Tuesday, Disu said: “All police officers should have their name tags. All of us on the high table have our names apart from the undercover among us so if you look at all the Commissioners of Police we have our name tags, so it’s not our standard.
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“All the Commissioners of Police are here and that is why we called this meeting, we have list of things like this that we will want to discuss with the Commissioners of Police, we have told them earlier and we will still let them know that every that happens within their area of jurisdiction falls under their control.”
On the issue of state police, the IGP said: “Since we got the signal that the Federal Government of Nigeria intend to establish State Police and since we are the federal police, we decided to take the bull by the horn and put down our own side of what we believe on how the state police should be run.
“A lot of things were taken into consideration, a lot of comparative analysis was done and it has been transmitted to the National Assembly.”
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