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“Weaponised Fridges”: Hackers Attack French Supermarkets, Heating Freezers to 50°C and Spoiling Millions in Food

​Hundreds of supermarkets across France have been crippled by a sophisticated cyber attack targeting refrigeration software, causing fridges and freezers to heat up and destroying millions of euros worth of…

AyobamiBlog October 13, 2026

Gist

GoLemon Shutdown, Showing Signals of Reckoning for Nigeria’s Food-Tech Sector

The news of GoLemon winding down operations is a tough pill to swallow. Founded by former Paystack talent, the startup had a strong team, great user experience, and genuine customer…

AyobamiBlog July 30, 2026

News

Digital Transparency: HACCS Certifies Palmark Powdered Tomatoes, Launches Nigeria’s First Halal QR System

In a landmark move for Nigeria’s agrofood sector, Halal and Agrofood Compliance Certification Services (HACCS) has officially certified Palmark Powdered Tomatoes as Halal-compliant. Accompanying this certification is the launch of…

AyobamiBlog April 25, 2026

News

Unilever to Merge Foods Unit with McCormick; Nigerian Subsidiary Weighs Local Impact

Unilever Nigeria Plc has officially notified the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) of a massive global transaction that could redefine the local consumer goods landscape. Its parent company, Unilever Plc, has entered…

AyobamiBlog April 9, 2026

Agricultural

Shea nut prices plunge 30% after export ban, threatening livelihoods and investor confidence – CPPE

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE)  says the Federal Government’s sudden six-month ban on raw shea nut exports has triggered a sharp decline in market prices, falling…

AyobamiBlog September 15, 2025

News

Tomato farmers call for FG intervention to curb post-harvest losses

The National Tomato Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) has urged the federal government to intervene in curbing post-harvest losses in the tomato sector. The Chairman of NATPAN’s…

AyobamiBlog January 8, 2025