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April 19, 2022

Ayoola Foods is a household name when it comes to processed Nigerian foods. Born out of a need to make accessible local Nigerian foods to those abroad, Engr. Segun Emmanuel Olaye began working on processing food. Upon his return from studies at the Odessa Engineering Institute, Ukraine (former Soviet Union), Engr. Segun founded Ayoola Foods … Continue reading Business Profile: Ayoola Foods Ltd.

By nnenna

Food

April 19, 2022

  Seeing balls of akamu (in Igbo) or oyi (in Yoruba) displayed for sale in market trays is an evidence that this meal is not yet on the list of Nigerian foods on the verge of extinction. For those who enjoy it, preparing akamu from grains to ready-to-eat is worth a try. Here’s how to … Continue reading Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Make Akamu (Local Nigerian Pap)

By ogo-eze

Travel

April 19, 2022

Benin City is one of the oldest cities in Nigeria and holds a lot of history and culture. Though regarded as metropolitan, it is yet to measure up to big cities in Nigeria in terms of social amenities and lifestyle. Here are experiences unique to Benin that make it a treasured destination for visitors from … Continue reading 5 Top Places to Visit in Benin

By nkemndem

Food

April 19, 2022

Most Nigerians are familiar with the fruit-vegetable called eggplant or aubergine, popularly referred to as a garden egg. It is well known for its cultural significance to certain tribes – Igbos particularly – and as a key ingredient of a highly loved dish. When next you’re in the mood for a tasty delicacy, whip up a … Continue reading 3 Health Benefits of Garden Eggs

By ify

Events Food

April 19, 2022

Snacks aren’t only for children. Long after leaving school, snacking remains a vital part of our lives, and when done right, can help curb appetite and add nutritional value to our diet. We went on Twitter, BBM, Facebook and Whatsapp asking Nigerians what their best snacks are. Here are the most popular ten: 1. Biscuits: … Continue reading Nigerians Share: Top Ten Snacks We Absolutely Love

By jehonwa

Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

One of the world’s most incredibly famed mathematician, who puzzled fellow mathematicians till this moment, is Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci, an Italian. Popularly known as Fibonacci, he was born in the 1170’s and died in the 1240’s. Fibonacci is famous for discovering a sequence set of numbers popularly known as the Fibonacci numbers. Fibonacci’s sequence is so … Continue reading The Fascinating Fibonacci Numbers

By guestwriter

Creative Industry Travel

April 19, 2022

You are packed and ready to leave for a business trip when out of the blue, your significant other yells from the living room, “Please buy me something unique when coming back!” And suddenly, you are caught wondering what a unique souvenir is and where on earth it is people go to buy one Well, … Continue reading 5 Amazing Traditional Souvenirs to Buy

By guestwriter

Food

April 19, 2022

Ukodo is a spicy traditional meal made by the Urhobo tribe of Delta state. The pepper soup dish consists of plantains and yams, and is believed to be the perfect companion on a cold, wet day. Treat your family and friends to a bowl or two during the next big gathering.   INGREDIENTS ½ medium … Continue reading How to Prepare Spicy Ukodo

By guestwriter

FAMILY

April 19, 2022

I must start this post with hailing, saluting and doffing my hat to moms who travel a lot. How do you do it? It’s a class I am willing to attend and a skill I need to learn. 80% … scratch that … 90% of the times I have had to travel, I reschedule. My … Continue reading A Mother’s Confession: Dealing With Separation Anxiety

By guestwriter

Discover Nigeria History

April 19, 2022

Today, we are shining the spotlight on the Ijaws (also known as the Ijo or Ïzon). This group of people are popular across Nigeria for their beautiful culture, food and attire but here are a few facts you probably didn’t know about them:   Origin Interestingly, it is believed that the Ijaws’ ancestors were spiritual … Continue reading 7 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Ijaws

By connectnigeria

Food

April 19, 2022

  ‘It’s official. You are obsessed with limes. Get on with the lime and lemon grass cordial’ Limes. Zip. Zing. Zest. Great with sweet – mangoes, ripe plantains, pawpaw, perfect with spice, like cardamom; herbs like mint and tang, like yogurt. Pushed and prodded by Miss Wana Wana on Instagram, I decided to share my … Continue reading Lime Fever: 30 Things To Do With Limes

By guestpost

Food Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

    By Ozoz Sokoh Or jollof beans as we would call it in Nigeria. Beans cooked in a tomato sauce. Except my sauce is more onions and peppers than tomatoes. But it still ends up with the Jollof ‘hue’, a cross between deep orange and red. Today, I share my beloved recipe for ‘stewed’ beans: Brown beans pre-cooked, then … Continue reading How to Make Jollof Beans

By guestpost

Food

April 19, 2022

  By Ozoz Sokoh  These are a few of my favourite things: Wings and Inspirational recipes. Like the one I share today. Egusi Devilled Eggs. Wings, The print in-flight Magazine published quarterly by Arik Air Nigeria. One good thing they do for the country and Africa in general. I collect them. I have family collect them for me. … Continue reading The New Nigerian Kitchen: Egusi Devilled Eggs

By guestpost

Food Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

By Ozoz Sokoh Connectedness. The thing that fascinates me the most in life. If I had to narrow down the things I find fascinating. This would be one of them. Connectedness – of people, places and things. Brazil. Nigeria. Connected. By slavery and freedom. In culture and cuisine. Like Carnivals. Connected, with thick tropical rainforests … Continue reading How to Make Frejon: Of Nigerian and Brazilian History

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Blog of the Week Food Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

  By Ozoz Sokoh  I love the very idea of combining fruit and savoury flavours, especially in the way Asian cuisine knows how. I’ve watched Luke Nguyen cook with ingredients that are tropical and easy to find in Nigeria. But cook with them in a way so different, so foreign and appealing in that way ‘exotic’ cuisine … Continue reading How to Make Green Pawpaw (Papaya) Salad

By guestpost