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This Summer, Which THC Gummy Flavors Should You Try?
Summer calls for some refreshment that can be soothing enough for the body and mind. The transitional period between winter and summer demands a change in lifestyle and food habits. After a chilling winter, the sudden variation in temperature becomes difficult for people to adapt to the new weather.
During summer, due to extreme sweat among some people, the human body undergoes the problem of dehydration. Dehydration, in turn, leads to dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. In such cases, foods with high water content stand fruitful in maintaining the body’s average temperature. Experts suggest the intake of foods that are low in calories and are rich in antioxidants.
Numerous brands these days market Oral Rehydration Solutions claiming that they contain essential vitamins and nutrients that seek to maintain the body’s pH levels and regulate temperature. Doctors also suggest Vitamin C supplements to prevent damage from extensive sun exposure.
In addition, the use of refreshment drinks, peppermint chewing gums, and chilled mocktails are in demand these days to beat the heat instantly. People prefer to consume products that may provide a cooling sensation and a sudden energy boost. In this context, the use of THC Gummies emerges as studies show they may function in reducing the physical and mental irritation that follows extreme heatwaves by inducing a natural coolness to the body.
Why Are THC Gummies On Trend?
As an on-the-go solution, gummies are the new day solutions. From boosting energy levels to increasing appetite, Cannabis edibles are hassle-free to consume. Its delicious taste has generated a craze among all age groups. The unique selling point of these gummies lies in their organic composition. While talking about herbal gummies, one factor becomes essential- the price point and availability become an issue. THC Gummies attract consumers for their action on the neural receptors of the consumer.
Can They Help In Cooling Down The Temperature Of The Human Body During Summer?
Though earlier people used to associate them with making an individual high, recent studies indicate that they may outdo themselves in their act of cooling down the body’s temperature. In a study with albino mice, experts used intrahypothalamic injections containing Tetrahydrocannabinol to study the effect of THC in altering the temperature of the animal body.
Experts used the injections at regular intervals on the anterior hypothalamus to check the oxygen production. As we know, oxygen production is vital to the body’s metabolism. An increase in metabolic rate increases energy production, thereby raising the temperature. Experts supposed that THC-infused edibles might help limit excess oxygen production and help maintain a balance between metabolic rate and blood circulation.
THC is a cannabinoid found in Cannabis. Studies show that as a Cannabinoid, THC interacts with the endocannabinoid system and influences the Vanilloid receptors. Vanilloid receptors are responsible for sending back the sensations of pain and heat. Under the influence of THC, these receptors may slow down the ability to sense. As a result, the feeling of extreme heat gets delayed. Tetrahydrocannabinol triggers the cooling sensation by restricting the function of TRPV1 receptors.
Flavors You Should Try This Summer.
The contemporary world puts forward the concept of customization. It means that customers are selective in purchasing their products. THC Gummies offer multiple options to choose from a pile. But the point of confusion is which flavor can serve a better function in providing refreshments during summer. The summer season is when people prefer the intake of fruity flavors, whether in mocktails or milkshakes. The reason being they are light and suitable to try.
Customer survey reports claim that youth demand for peppermints and tropical oranges is high. The craze for lemon, strawberry, watermelon, and raspberry is common among middle-aged people. The flavors that the brand uses are naturally derived. They contain fruit extracts and no artificial colors. Thus apart from taste, it also offers nutritional benefits. Let us dig into the numerous flavors that the brand manufactures.
- Peppermints
Mint flavors have always been the most preferred flavor in summer. Mint leaf extracts come to the rescue to induce a cooling sensation instantly. They are great as immunity boosters and prevent one from viral infections due to weather fluctuations. Peppermint THC Gummies provide fresh breath. They also relieve an individual from sweat rashes and etching, scars, and blemishes due to clogged pores during summer. They promote oxygen circulation and blow flow, promoting a bearable body temperature.
- Lemonade
Lemon is a natural source of antioxidants, fiber, and Vitamin c. The consumption of citrus fiber may help with high cholesterol levels. Lemons are great detaining agents. Studies show they brighten skin, provide intense hydration, and control extreme sweating and body odor. Lemon is fruitful in detoxifying the body and thus maintains ph levels. Gummies in lemonade variants can provide instant refreshment by relieving the body from toxins.
- Watermelon
People hardly know that watermelon may fight cancerous cells. As they have a rich content of Vitamin A, C, B, lycopene, and carotene, they function in preventing cell damage. This nutrient actively participates in the renewal of cells and dead cell removal. The freshness that watermelon gummies provide remains unmatched by other flavors like raspberry and strawberry.
- Tropical orange
During summer, people from hot and humid countries sweat a lot. Extreme sweat causes huge potassium loss in the body. As a result, people feel tired and lazy. Oranges are a rich source of potassium. Experts claim oranges contain 75 per cent of the water that instantly cools and nourishes the body. Orange flavored gummies are popular among many people.
Conclusion
Summer freshness associates itself with a light breeze and the blossoming of juicy fruits. In temperate zones, it is an appropriate time to relax. But in tropical weather, it becomes unbearable. As we all know, the earth is witnessing a steady rise in daily average temperature.
To get rid of this extreme summer heat, people these days depend on refrigerants, air coolers, and air conditioners. Greenhouses gases that generate out of cooling agents thereby contribute to global warming. But they are not a healthy way to save ourselves from heat. The harmful carbon monoxide radicals that float around the atmosphere impact our health.
As we breathe, they get trapped in the lungs. Sun exposure causes skin allergies, rashes, and redness. Extreme loss of salt from the body lowers energy levels. In a nutshell, tetrahydrocannabinol-infused gummies may function in helping with the adverse effects of heat on the body. We may incorporate THC Gummies in our diet in general as they can have long-term benefits.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved a $4.5 billion arrangement for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited aimed at strengthening the country’s external reserves and freeing up funds for infrastructure.
This is part of the refinancing of the $3.3 billion Project Gazelle Pre-Export Finance Facility through a new $4.5 billion facility named “Project Gazelle 2”.
The approval allows NNPC Limited to refinance the outstanding balance of approximately $1.5 billion under the original 2023 facility, while unlocking an additional $3 billion in liquidity to strengthen the country’s external reserves and support ongoing fiscal and infrastructure priorities of the government.
NEC’s approval followed a presentation by the Minister of Finance, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, which was presented by the Chairman of the Council, Vice President Kashim Shettima, underscoring the importance of the project.
NEC observed the significance of unlocking additional liquidity to the federation, among other benefits, pledging its support for the actualisation of the initiative.
The Finance Minister explained that the refinancing has been structured on more favourable terms than the original facility, including a reduction in the volume of pledged crude oil from 90,000 barrels of oil per day to approximately 78,750 barrels of oil per day – a 12.5 per cent reduction.
He noted that under the new arrangement, an additional 11,250 barrels of oil per day for the federation will be released, while there will be a reduction in the pledged crude volumes by the state oil company.
Mr Oyedele added that while accessing additional liquidity on improved terms, the arrangement is freeing up resources for strategic national priorities while strengthening the country’s financing structures.
“The arrangement is freeing up resources for strategic national priorities while strengthening the country’s financing structures,” he said.
VP Shettima called for a responsive, scalable, and data-driven social protection policy to tackle multidimensional poverty in Nigeria.
According to Mr Shettima, government policies are often heard before they are seen, speak through the price of food, condition of hospitals, records in schools, strain on families, the confidence of those who invest their labour in the nation’s future, and, very importantly, the ambitions of state governments.
He implored members of Council to ensure that every decision they make assure the citizens “that their government is paying attention to the pulse of the nation and is resolved to respond with competence, compassion and purpose.”
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Members of the public have been invited to submit memoranda and policy proposals on the proposed National Policing Bill.
The Chairman of the Working Group, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, announced this on Monday after the team’s meeting at the State House in Abuja.
The group, headed by the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, is calling for input from Nigerians as part of efforts to establish a comprehensive legal and operational framework for state policing.
It is reviewing the Police Act 2020, the Police Service Commission framework, police regulations, and other relevant laws to support the development of an effective, modern policing system.
The proposed framework will set national minimum standards, define state readiness and grant certification, clarify jurisdictional responsibilities, ensure independent oversight, uphold human rights, and guarantee sustainable funding. It would also spell out an orderly transition to a dual-policing structure.
The call for memoranda will run for two weeks, allowing citizens, professionals, civil society, security agencies, state and local governments, academics, and other stakeholders to contribute. Submissions will be reviewed and integrated into the draft bill, which will then be subject to further national consultation before being finalised and sent to the National Assembly.
The Working Group has adopted a seven-week work programme running from July 27 to September 14, 2026. The draft Executive Bill is scheduled for presentation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on September 3, 2026, with national consultations to follow before the final approval.
The new National Policing Bill will set out requirements for recruitment, training, oversight, funding, and transition arrangements to ensure credible, effective, and accountable policing nationwide.
“A proposed State Police Service must demonstrate that it has credible arrangements for recruitment, vetting, training, pay, pensions, equipment, custody, complaints, discipline, data, firearms control, independent oversight and financial sustainability before it begins policing,” Mr Gbajabiamila said.
The representative of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, who described State Police as a landmark reform, described the initiative as one of the defining reforms of President Tinubu’s administration.
Responding to concerns about federal overreach, he clarified that there is no Federal attempt to control State Police. He added that the proposed legislation is intended to provide an operational framework rather than centralise control.
Prince Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, said the proposed National Policing Bill is designed to guarantee the security of lives and property while ensuring that the establishment of state police does not become a tool for political persecution.
The Attorney-General added that states not immediately ready to establish their own police services would continue to benefit from the presence of the Federal Police until they meet the required standards.
Other participants at the meeting included the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu; President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe; Chairman, Policy Advisory Committee, Justice Abdullahi Liman (rtd); Professor Olu Ogunsakin, Head, Nigeria Police Reform Secretariat; Senior Special Assistant to the President on Planning and Research, Nnadubem Moghalu; and Brigadier General Olutayo Muyiwa Adesuyi, representing the National Security Adviser.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it recorded a 30 per cent reduction in gas imbalance on the country’s Western Network following the conclusion of its first-half 2026 Nigerian Gas Network Reconciliation (NGNR) Workshop.
The workshop brought together gas transporters, suppliers, shippers and off-takers to reconcile gas volumes traded between January and June 2026, while introducing a Network Entry/Exit Point Measurement Infrastructure Audit Template aimed at improving metering accuracy and accountability across the gas transmission network.
In a communiqué issued after the workshop, the authority said participants also reviewed the performance of the Nigerian Gas Transmission Network, assessed progress on major pipeline infrastructure projects, and received updates on the ELPS Gas Shrinkage Factor and Hydraulic Modelling Project.
Discussions focused on addressing metering gaps, improving network visibility through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration, and enhancing system reliability ahead of the commissioning of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Pipeline System.
The workshop adopted key resolutions, including the execution of outstanding Network Exit Agreements, mandatory submission of measurement audit templates and closer collaboration among industry stakeholders to improve network pressure management.
Speaking at the closing session on behalf of the authority’s chief executive, Mr Rabiu A. Umar, the Director of Transportation Systems and Networks, Mr Joseph G. Musa, said the biannual reconciliation exercise had become critical to promoting equitable gas transactions, transparency, investor confidence and efficient network operations.
Mr Musa noted that since the NGNR process was introduced in 2023, it had significantly improved gas measurement, strengthened regulatory compliance through consequence management, reduced operational imbalances and contributed to a more reliable domestic gas supply.
The workshop concluded with participants adopting the reconciled H1 2026 gas volumes, reaffirming the authority’s commitment to a transparent, efficient and reliable domestic gas market.
