Blog of the Week: Natural Nigerian

It has most likely crossed your mind that our ancestors lived healthier and longer than we do because they nourished their bodies with unprocessed foods and cared for them using natural products. However, you have also probably thought it impractical

Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector Gets Boost from Local Investors – Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has said that local investors are investing more into Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector, under the Agricultural Transformation Agenda. He made this known while speaking at the Agribusiness Forum 2013 in Brussels,

Vivo Vibrante Sano Holds Wellness Weekend Retreat

Vivo Vibrante Sano (VVS) is a holistic wellness weekend retreat, one of the first in Nigeria. It is taking place at the Clear Essence California Spa and Wellness Resort in Ikoyi, Lagos from the 4th to 6th October 2013. The

Dangote Group to Invest $36 million in Food Processing Plant

Dangote Group, through its subsidiary, Dansa Foods, has said it will invest $36 million in the construction of the continent’s largest high-energy food processing plant in Nigeria. The announcement, made on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, in

Famous Brands South Africa Acquires 49 percent Stake in Mr. Bigg’s

Famous Brands, South Africa, has acquired a 49 percent stake in UAC Restaurants Limited (UACR), a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria PLC (UAC), the company has announced. The deal, which is effective from 1st October 2013, will give Famous Brands

There’s More to Your Lemons Besides Making Lemonades

When life throw lemons at you, smile and convert them to a jar of lemonade. Well that is just an adage of life. Actually, there is much more to lemons besides making lemonades. Lemon is oval-shaped and has a greenish-yellow

Is That Food Really Expired?

Traffic is heavy on your way back home and you stop a hawker to buy Gala sausage roll and a bottle of soft drink. You are already eating before you remember to check the ‘best before’ date. To your dismay,

Blog of the Week: 9jaFoodie

You just want to squeal in delight and munch right off the 9jaFoodie homepage the very first time you set eyes on it; if you’re a true food lover, that is. Forget about food being indispensable for continued existence. There’s

Obesity in Kids: What Parents Need to Know

During the summer break recently, I saw some kids and was not only baffled but afraid for the up-coming generation with regard to my encounter. A particular girl, who couldn’t be older than 15 years – which, by the way,

Garri – A Staple Food

The name ‘garri’ is not new to the ears of Nigerians. Garri has been around for as long as anyone can remember, and it is a major dietary source in Nigerian homes.. Though it is common among the myriad ethnic

Health Benefits of Soya Bean Oil

Oil is essential for almost every aspect of food preparation. Many dishes have oil as an ingredient, others use oil for frying. Soybean oil (or soya bean oil) is a type of oil that is extracted from the soybean. Soybean

7 Factors to consider when starting a Snail Farm

The act or science of raising snails for food is called Heliculture (Snail farming). Snails belong to the second largest group in the animal kingdom Phylum molusca, among the invertebrates i.e. animal without backbone. Snails are hermaphroditic (capable of self-fertilization)

Health Benefits of Groundnut

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), which also goes by several other names such as peanuts, earthnuts, monkey nuts, pinders, etc. is actually a legume that grows in the ground. It is a common sight during the rainy season to see little children

Restaurant Review: Purple by Blowfish

The Blowfish is actually a cosy hotel, tucked in a quiet corner somewhere down in Victoria Island. It’s a startling thing to be coasting down a demure residential area and suddenly spot a fancy commercial signboard that you haven’t seen

Restaurant Review: Café Vanessa

You want to meet up with friends for a nice meal in an environment with a familiar yet exciting feel? Then hook up at Cafe Vanessa. Café Vanessa has lovely ambiance that makes it great for hanging out with friends.

American Fine Chinese Food Take Away, Panda Express Comes To Nigeria

American Fine Chinese Food Take Away, Panda Express is now in Nigeria. The chain offers a variety of food such as the popular orange chicken, Beijing beef, Mandarin chicken, and Kung Pao chicken. Combo meals are served with fried rice,

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