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Did You Know? 7 Safety Tips for Your Baby’s Finger Foods
April 19, 2022
Introducing finger foods to your baby can be both exciting and stressful. The mess, possible allergies and potential choking hazards are enough to discourage the lily livered. But mothers are made of stern stuff. They understand that baby led weaning is an essential part of their baby’s development. So, mess or no mess, they allow … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Safety Tips for Your Baby’s Finger Foods
Did You Know? Top Destination Countries for Nigerian Exports
April 19, 2022
Let’s say you would like to start up a business in exports. Do you know what countries you should be selling your products to? Where are your wares in greatest demand? If these questions bug you at the moment, you may find some of the answers here- especially if the countries in question happen to … Continue reading Did You Know? Top Destination Countries for Nigerian Exports
Did You Know? Six Health Benefits of African Locust Beans
April 19, 2022
African locust beans is a local seasoning used in making soups and stews. It gives a unique aroma to local delicacies. The botanical name for the African locust beans is Parkia biglobosa. This condiment is widely used in Nigeria; indeed, the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria have different names for this condiment. While the … Continue reading Did You Know? Six Health Benefits of African Locust Beans
Did You Know? The Health Benefits Of Ginger
April 19, 2022
Ginger is a peppery root spice widely used in cooking. It is also used in preparing beverages, dietary supplements and food products. Interestingly, this spice has, from time immemorial, been used in different cultures for medicinal purposes. Here are some of the health benefits of ginger. It fights infections Ginger has powerful antimicrobial compounds that … Continue reading Did You Know? The Health Benefits Of Ginger
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Did You Know? You Can Insure Your Farm Products With The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation
April 19, 2022
You can insure yourself against the loss of your house, cars, or health. But what about your farm, if you’re a farmer- can you insure that too? You can, thanks to the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), the government-backed institution which was set up for this purpose over three decades ago. The conditions which led … Continue reading Did You Know? You Can Insure Your Farm Products With The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation
Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa
April 19, 2022
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 or it can be fried and eaten with palm kernel or coconut. It is a … Continue reading Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa
Did You Know? The Kofar Mata Dye Pits, Africa’s Oldest Fabric Dyeing Centre
April 19, 2022
Kano holds numerous ancient treasures within its sprawling metropolis. Some of them, like its old markets, still serve the purposes for which they were created. Others, like the city’s old walls, have become tourist attractions, sights marveled at by adventure-seeking visitors. The Kofar Mata Dye Pit falls somewhere in between these two categories. The Kofar … Continue reading Did You Know? The Kofar Mata Dye Pits, Africa’s Oldest Fabric Dyeing Centre
Did You Know? Nigeria’s Market For Animal Feed Is Worth $12 Billion
April 19, 2022
It’s easy to see why the animal feed business should be lucrative. Livestock needs nutritious food to survive, just like humans. And because it’s essential to their thriving and the quality of the product that’s derived from them, there’s always a market for properly prepared feed. In fact, it’s reported that the industry which meets … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Market For Animal Feed Is Worth $12 Billion
Did You Know? Lagos is One of the World’s Top 100 Startup Cities
April 19, 2022
Lagos is now one of the world’s top 100 startup cities. That’s according to a new report from StartupBlink, a body which maps the development of startups across the globe. The report, covering the year 2018, shows that Nigeria’s largest commercial hub places in the top ten percentile of 1,000 cities. The bustling, sometimes raucous … Continue reading Did You Know? Lagos is One of the World’s Top 100 Startup Cities
Did You Know? 20 Richest Nigerian Women In Entertainment, Part 1
April 19, 2022
Researches have shown that despite the country’s economic downturn, Nigerians are still among some of the wealthiest people in the continent. With all the social media glitz and glamour, if you have ever wondered about how much money your favorite celebrities really have, a recent publication by global financial news, analysis and data portal shows … Continue reading Did You Know? 20 Richest Nigerian Women In Entertainment, Part 1
Did You Know? The First Widely Used Programming Language Was Fortran
April 19, 2022
Fortran is a general-purpose, compiled imperative programming language that is especially suited to numeric computation and scientific computing. It was the first commercially available programming language and was the first widely used high level general purpose programming language to have a functional implementation, as opposed to just a design on paper. It was first developed in 1954 but its first manual appeared in 1956 by … Continue reading Did You Know? The First Widely Used Programming Language Was Fortran
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Did You Know? You Can Register Your Business Name with the CAC for ₦5000
April 19, 2022
The Corporate Affairs Commission recently extended the deadline for accessing its discounted business registration fees. The new deadline, set for August 13, will allow more micro, small, and medium enterprises to register their business names for ₦5000. The reduced fee was first introduced last year under the Business Incentive Strategy (BIS) initiative, designed to make … Continue reading Did You Know? You Can Register Your Business Name with the CAC for ₦5000
Did you Know? 5 Symbolic Uses of the Kola Nut in a Traditional Igbo Society
April 19, 2022
The good people of Igboland hold the kola nut in high esteem. This fruit of the kola tree is important in the socio-cultural and religious life of the Igbo. Like yam which is the king of crops, kola nut is considered a man’s fruit. It is considered an abomination for a woman to plant, climb … Continue reading Did you Know? 5 Symbolic Uses of the Kola Nut in a Traditional Igbo Society
Did You Know? The CBN is Giving Up to ₦500 Million in Loans to Creative Businesses
April 19, 2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria says it’s now disbursing loans to businesses in the creative industry. It’s looking to provide funding worth up to ₦500 million to enterprises working in this space, as part of its Creative Industry Financing Initiative (CIFI). The sectors targeted by this program are fashion, information technology, and entertainment. If you’re … Continue reading Did You Know? The CBN is Giving Up to ₦500 Million in Loans to Creative Businesses
Did you Know? When to Start your Baby on Finger Foods
April 19, 2022
Weaning is an important step in your baby’s development because it not only prepares him to eat what you eat, it also helps him/her develop fine motor skills and coordination. Weaning is a gradual process; it can be natural (baby-led weaning) or planned (mother-led). In this era of working class mothers, planned weaning has become … Continue reading Did you Know? When to Start your Baby on Finger Foods
