Nutrition Society of Nigeria

What Nutrition Society of Nigeria does

The Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) is a Lagos-headquartered professional membership organization founded in 1982 that serves nutritionists, dietitians, food scientists, and related professionals across Nigeria. It operates as a federally structured nonprofit with 37 state chapters covering all 36 Nigerian states plus the Federal Capital Territory, and lists 319 active members on its public directory. The society's core offerings include peer-reviewed journal publications (NSN Journals and the Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences, hosted via African Journals Online), an annual scientific conference rotating across Nigerian cities, a Training Academy for professional development, and Awards and Grants programs including the Emerging Nutrition Scientist Awards. Conference proceedings have been published annually since at least 2020, with the 56th AGM (EKO 2026) scheduled for Lagos in September 2026.

NSN generates revenue through four streams: recurring membership dues (amounts not publicly disclosed), conference registration fees (pubically disclosed tiers ranging from ₦40,000 for student members to ₦550,000 for corporate non-members, plus $300 for international delegates), Training Academy programs, and journal/publication revenue. Its go-to-market model is event-driven: the annual conference serves as the primary member acquisition and retention mechanism, complemented by a national website (nutritionnigeria.org), email communications, and localized state chapter outreach. The organization is member-run under its own constitution and strategic plan, with no external ownership, parent company, or institutional investment disclosed. Memoranda of Understanding with unnamed partners exist, but specific counter-parties are not publicly listed. The society employs 20 staff and operates without proprietary technology infrastructure, relying on standard website and journal hosting platforms.

Name

Nutrition Society of Nigeria

Legal name

Nutrition Society of Nigeria

Website

https://nutritionnigeria.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Nutrition Society of Nigeria is a Lagos-based professional membership organization founded in 1982 serving nutritionists, dietitians, and food scientists across Nigeria through 37 state chapters, an annual scientific conference, a peer-reviewed journal, and a training academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJAKAH

Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYTHAHAJAI

Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Congresses

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Association, Government & Academic Congresses

Keywords

• Professional nutrition association
• Scientific nutrition conferences
• Nutrition publications journals
• Professional development training
• Nutrition membership networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Nigeria

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The society generates revenue through annual membership fees from individual members, student members, and corporate members across various categories. Specific membership fee amounts are not publicly disclosed on the website.
2. Conference Registration Fees: The society collects registration fees for its annual conferences. Fees vary by membership status and registration period: Early Bird (₦55,000), Late Registration (₦75,000), Onsite (₦100,000), Student Members (₦40,000), Corporate Members (₦450,000), Non-Member Individuals (₦90,000), Corporate Non-Members (₦550,000), and International Delegates ($300).
3. Training Academy Programs: The society offers training programs through its Training Academy, generating revenue from professional development and certification courses for nutritionists and related professionals.
4. Publications Revenue: The society publishes journals (NSN journals via journal.nutritionnigeria.org) and briefs/books, generating revenue from academic publications in the nutrition field.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Nutrition Society of Nigeria is a professional membership organization that delivers continuing education, scientific conferences, peer-reviewed journals, training programs, and networking for nutritionists, dietitians, food scientists, and related professionals across Nigeria. It operates 36 state chapters plus the FCT, publishes the NSN Journals (including the Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences), runs the NSN Training Academy, and hosts the annual general meeting and scientific conference. Membership tiers and corporate sponsorship support its nonprofit activities.

Product overview

The Nutrition Society of Nigeria operates a unified professional membership and scientific publishing platform. The core offerings include peer-reviewed journal publications (NSN Journals and Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences via AJOL), annual conferences with published proceedings, a Training Academy for professional development, and Awards and Grants programs. The membership system provides state chapter coordination across 37 Nigerian states with dedicated forums, while conference registration enables participation in the annual scientific meetings. The society also publishes briefs and resources for its members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NSN Training Academy: Training academy operated by the Nutrition Society of Nigeria for professional development
• NSN Journals

Products and services

• NSN Journals Peer-reviewed journals published by the Nutrition Society of Nigeria that disseminate original nutrition science research for nutritionists, dietitians, food scientists, and academics.
• Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences (NJNS) Academic journal on nutritional sciences published in partnership with African Journals Online (AJOL), targeting nutrition researchers, academics, and graduate students.
• Annual Scientific Conference and AGM Annual scientific conference and AGM featuring symposia, plenary sessions, technical sessions, abstract presentations, and exhibitions, hosted in rotating Nigerian cities for nutritionists, dietitians, food scientists, government MDAs, research institutes, and industry partners.
• NSN Training Academy Professional development, certification, and continuing education programs for nutritionists, dietitians, and related professionals seeking specialized nutrition training.
• NSN Awards and Grants Program Recognition and research funding programs for nutrition professionals, including the Emerging Nutrition Scientist Awards and grants for nutrition researchers and students.
• Professional Membership Annual professional membership tiers (individual, student, institutional induction, and upgrade) granting access to journals, conference discounts, state chapter forums, training programs, and networking for nutrition professionals in Nigeria.

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Memoranda of Understanding PartnersOthersThe Nutrition Society of Nigeria mentions having Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with various partners, though specific partner names are not listed on the website. These partnerships likely support the society's mission in advancing nutrition science and practice in Nigeria.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN): European clinical nutrition society focused on clinical nutrition and metabolism, with congresses, journals, and guidelines. Comparable to NSN's clinical-nutrition sub-specialisation and training function, although its focus is narrower and more clinical than NSN's broader remit.
• Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB): US-based professional society focused on nutrition education, behaviour change, and community nutrition. Comparable in emphasis on training, education, and continuing professional development rather than basic research, and serves a member base that overlaps with NSN's training academy audience.

Broad incumbents

• American Society for Nutrition (ASN): US national professional society for nutrition scientists, running Scientific Sessions, publishing high-impact journals (AJCN, JN), and serving members across academia, industry, and government. Closest international analogue to NSN in terms of mission, conference model, and multi-stakeholder member base.
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Largest US-based professional organisation for nutrition and dietetics practitioners, offering membership, credentialing, the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. Comparable in core model (membership + conference + journal) at much larger scale.
• Nutrition Society (UK): The UK's national professional society for nutrition, offering membership, peer-reviewed journals (British Journal of Nutrition), annual congress, and training. Directly comparable in business model and offerings to NSN, but operating at much larger scale in a higher-income geography.
• International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS): Global umbrella body for nutrition sciences that national societies like NSN can affiliate with. Relevant as the apex governance and convening body above NSN in the international nutrition professional ecosystem, and a source of standards and international conference participation.
• Federation of African Nutrition Societies (FANUS): Umbrella federation of African national nutrition societies, of which NSN is a potential constituent. Comparable in mission to coordinate nutrition science across the continent, and a direct stakeholder in NSN's international and policy engagement.

Regional players

• Nutrition Society of South Africa (NSSA): National nutrition professional society serving South Africa with congresses, publications, and awards. Highly comparable in structure and offerings to NSN, but focused on a different (higher-income) African market rather than directly competing in Nigeria.

Direct peers

• Dietitians Association of Nigeria: Nigerian national professional association for dietitians, serving a substantially overlapping member population with NSN. Directly comparable in geography, target market, and professional membership/advocacy focus, making it the closest domestic peer and potential competitor for Nigerian nutrition professionals.
• African Nutrition Society: Continental scientific society for nutritionists in Africa, organising conferences and publishing research. Comparable to NSN in mission and member base, but operates at the pan-African level and directly competes for African nutrition researchers and conference attendance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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