Tag: ponmo
“Poisonous“ ponmo and Nigeria’s untapped recycled tyre ecosystem
A Professor of Environmental Science at Addis Ababa University (AAU), Seyoum Leta, who said the practice also obtains in some…
NAFDAC urged to regulate mode of processing cow hide into “ponmo”
A dietician, Dr. Salami Akorede, has called on NAFDAC to regulate the mode of processing cow hide into “ponmo’’ for…
Leather: $1bn revenue possible with ban on consumption of ‘ponmo’
The director-general said he would continue to engage key stakeholders in the crusade against the consumption of animal skin across…
NAFDAC warns: Beware of the ‘Ponmo’ you buy
The Management of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public, especially consumers…
Photos: Behold 6 suspected distributors of poisonous ‘Ponmo’ in Lagos
Policemen attached to the Lagos State Police Command have arrested six suspects in possession of poisonous cow skin (ponmo).
Lagos arrest three in sale of poisonous Ponmo, warns against poisonous food
Lagos State government said it has arrested three persons connected with the sale of toxic cow-skin popularly known as ‘Ponmo’…
Nigeria losing out of $75b global leather industry – Survey
Mr Olufemi Aluko, of the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, says Nigeria is losing out in…
‘Ponmo’ Is Dangerous To Health — Official
Dr. Isuwa Adamu, Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Leather Science and Technology (NILEST), Zaria, has warned against the consumption of animal…
Ponmo consumption is dangerous to health – Leather Scientist
Dr Isuwa Adamu, Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Leather Science and Technology (NILEST), Zaria, on Tuesday warned against the consumption of…
#BringbackourPonmo Campaign Gains Ground
Eromosele Ebhomele Nigerians are not taking the proposed ban on the consumption of hides and skin, better known in the…