Humphrey Ukeaja

2 weeks ago | af24news.com | Humphrey Ukeaja |Olayinka Oyegbile, PhD.

By Humphrey UkeajaAcross Nigeria, from the bustling streets of Lagos to the quiet neighbourhoods of Enugu and the vibrant markets of Kano, ultra-processed food (UPF) companies are saturating the country with flashy adverts for sugary drinks, snacks and products targeted at children. These items are everywhere—in schools, churches, and on social media—and they are cheap. Yet behind the bright colours and sweet flavours lies a growing threat to children’s health.

2 weeks ago | itrybe.com | Humphrey Ukeaja |Oluwamuyiwa Oyedele

Across Nigeria, from the bustling streets of Lagos to the quiet neighbourhoods of Enugu and the vibrant markets of Kano, ultra-processed food (UPF) companies are saturating the country with flashy adverts for sugary drinks, snacks and products targeted at children. These items are everywhere in schools, churches, and on social media and they are cheap. Yet behind the bright colours and sweet flavours lies a growing threat to children’s health.