5000 Jobs Could Be Created By Nigeria’s Newest Rice Mill

Nigeria could be getting a few thousand people off its job-seeker roaster when its latest rice mill comes on stream. The facility, to be built by Darma Rice Mill, could create up to 5,000 jobs when it is fully functional.

8 Food Safety Tips To Consider When Eating Street Foods While Traveling

Nigerian street food are a traveler’s delight. It can take away hunger pangs that build up when travelers journey. But if you’ve ever eaten street food that left you with diarrhea while travelling, then you will understand the need for

Origin Of Nigerian Foods: Afia Efere

The Efik-Ibibio ethnic groups inhabit the South-South geopolitical zone in Nigeria. They predominantly occupy Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. The Efik-Ibibio play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s history. In fact, the ancient city of Calabar is considered the first

Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa

Ukwa is a traditional meal that is commonly eaten by the Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria. The botanical name of this food is Treculia africana while the English name is African breadfruit. Ukwa can be made into a porridge delicacy

Recipe for Edikang Ikong Soup

I think I was in primary three when my Dad bought me the story book titled “Edidem Eyamba and the Edikang Ikong Soup.” After reading the book, I wanted a taste of the almighty edikang ikong soup that made the

Origin of Nigerian Foods: Obo Egwa

Food is vital to the body. It is essential to the composition of self and one’s identity. Even though the Scripture tells us that man does not live by bread alone, we know that food sustains lives and preserves relationships.

Restaurant Review: Native Tray

So my cousin, Afonne, has been making a lot of noise about this really cool restaurant she visited in New G.R.A, Port Harcourt. Since the restaurant in question is close to my office, I decided I’d check it out sometime. 

Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ewa Agoyin

Beans is a staple in most homes in Nigeria. It is rich in protein and soluble fibre which helps to lower blood cholesterol. However, in spite of the health benefits associated with this food, beans is loathed by many because

How to Prepare Fried Ukwa (Ukwa Eyelu Éyé)

African breadfruit (ukwa), botanically known as Treculia africana, is a huge tree that is part of the Moraceae family. It grows mainly in tropical regions. Ukwa is as large as watermelon and weighs 10 or more pounds. This seasonal food

Video Of The Week: How To Make Tomato-less Chicken Stew

Some years back in Nigeria, there was a spike in Tomato prices across Nigerian markets. This, of course, led to the adaptation of different food alternatives of which Carrot was a popular one. Presently, Carrot is still used as a

Origin of Nigerian Foods: Fisherman’s Soup

Nigeria is blessed with a number of waterways. These bodies of water- rivers and rivulets, creeks, lagoons and lakes, provide food, channels of communication and trade between various Nigerian communities. Fishing is an ancient profession in Nigeria. It used to

Recipe for Party Jollof Rice

There’s an interesting story to go with this recipe. That story involves my friend, Oma. She’ll probably skin me alive when she reads this article but I go tell the story jor. So, two years ago, Oma came visiting. She

Origin of the Nigerian Foods: Isi Ewu

Isi ewu is a rich traditional delicacy that originated from the southeastern part of Nigeria. I consider this region the Olingo Republic of Nigeria. Olingo is the Igbo slang for enjoyment. The southeast region is the one region in Nigeria

Video Of The Week: The Garden Egg Fufu

Just like Cabbage Fufu, Oatmeal Fufu and other variations of the African “Fufu” that emerged in recent times, Garden Egg or Eggplant Fufu is dough that is not prepared using cassava or plantain. Rather, it is prepared in a similar

Recipe for Akara

Akara, also known as bean balls, is a product of beans. While growing up, akara and pap was Saturday morning delicacy in our home. While we all looked forward to this meal, we also dreaded one task that inevitably comes

Origin of the Nigerian Foods: Ofuloju

Cooking is an art. Each time I think about cultural foods, I cannot help but be astounded by the level of creativity that led to their emergence. Take beans, for instance. Plain bean porridge would have been the only way

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