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Did You Know? Breadfruit Has Lots of Benefits You Never Imagined
April 19, 2022
You’ve probably been consuming breadfruit as a delicious meal with little knowledge of the many benefits it encapsulates. African breadfruit, known as ukwa in Igbo, is a fruit with powerful nutritional value and medicinal properties. It is an exotic traditional delicacy often boiled and eaten as a main dish. It can also be baked, fried … Continue reading Did You Know? Breadfruit Has Lots of Benefits You Never Imagined
By chinwe
Did You Know? The First Certified Female Neurosurgeon In West Africa Is A Nigerian
April 19, 2022
The celebration of the women ought to be amplified. Countless women have shown that talent, skill, zeal and other virtues are not peculiar to a gender. Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim Simply put, Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim is a trail blazer. Do you know she is the first female to be certified as a neurosurgeon in the entirety … Continue reading Did You Know? The First Certified Female Neurosurgeon In West Africa Is A Nigerian
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Teni And Niniola Are Sisters
April 19, 2022
Niniola and fast-rising music act, Teni, are two of Nigeria favorite artistes. They have given us banging hits like “Ibadi”, “Maradona”, “Fargin” “Askamaya” and more, but what you didn’t know was that they are siblings. The two ladies, Niniola and Teniola (Teni), who have over a short period have etched their names into the Who is … Continue reading Did You Know? Teni And Niniola Are Sisters
Did You Know? How Lagos Became West Africa’s Commercial Powerhouse
April 19, 2022
It’s often said that if the economy of Lagos were to be placed alongside those of whole countries in Africa, it would rank quite comfortably among the top ten economies on the continent. Current estimates of the city’s GDP from the state government suggests that it’s much bigger than such supposedly significant economies as Kenya … Continue reading Did You Know? How Lagos Became West Africa’s Commercial Powerhouse
Did You Know? The Yak Was The First African To Score A UEFA Hat-Trick
April 19, 2022
About one year ago, former Super Eagles forward, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, announced his retirement from football on his 35th birthday. The defense bully fondly called ‘The Yak’, made a total of 250 career appearances — 57 of which was for Nigeria from 2000 to 2012. Yakubu was an expert marksman and bane to any defense he … Continue reading Did You Know? The Yak Was The First African To Score A UEFA Hat-Trick
By achem
Did You Know? Some Exotic Vegetables And Fruits Are Only Commercially Produced In Jos, Plateau?
April 19, 2022
When one says ‘Nigeria is a blessed land’, it is not just a ‘positive confession’. It is a statement of truth; a statement that can be taken literally. Take for example, the Nigerian soil is so blessed that one could eat up a mango fruit, carelessly throw the seed on the ground and return some … Continue reading Did You Know? Some Exotic Vegetables And Fruits Are Only Commercially Produced In Jos, Plateau?
By jeremiah
Did You Know? The Late Nigerian Footballer, Samuel Okwaraji Was A Trained And Qualified Lawyer
April 19, 2022
To some, Samuel Okwaraji would be an unfamiliar name, especially if you were born in the 90’s or have no interest in football. Yet to others, Samuel Okwaraji’s name is one that brings memories of a hero, a patriot and a football star. It is a name fondly remembered by the manner of his death … Continue reading Did You Know? The Late Nigerian Footballer, Samuel Okwaraji Was A Trained And Qualified Lawyer
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Sir Mobolaji Bank-Anthony, The Fountain Pen Millionaire
April 19, 2022
The Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way is one of Lagos’s better known roads.The multi-lane motor route goes through the southern end of Ikeja, the city’s capital district, and links some of the metropolis’s key neighbourhoods and commercial hubs. And of course, its name slides off the lips of numerous Lagosians on a daily basis, without a thought … Continue reading Did You Know? Sir Mobolaji Bank-Anthony, The Fountain Pen Millionaire
Did You Know? The Eggshell Is Edible
April 19, 2022
A lot has been said about the health benefits of eating eggs. They are cheap, versatile source of protein, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. We’ve scrambled, poached, baked and whipped them into everything from soups to custards. But what about the shell? Are they just waste and useless? Decades past, eggshell powder … Continue reading Did You Know? The Eggshell Is Edible
By chinwe
Did You Know? The Ayo Game Is Named After A Plant
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s cultural history is replete with a lot of beautiful innovations that helped our forefathers relax and socialize, regardless of their technological state at the time. One of such marvels that live on today, is the Ayo game — a Yoruba traditional board game, usually played by two people on a semi rectangular wooden board, … Continue reading Did You Know? The Ayo Game Is Named After A Plant
By achem
Did You Know? 3G Network was Launched in 2001
April 19, 2022
3G is short for ‘third generation’, pointing to its position as the third generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology. The 3G network was first available in May 2001 as a pre-release (test) of W-CDMA technology and became commercially available later that same year. The network protocol came as the upgrade to the prevalent 2G and … Continue reading Did You Know? 3G Network was Launched in 2001
Did You Know? Lagos Computer Village Is West Africa’s Largest ICT Hub
April 19, 2022
Computer Village is a gadgets market and repair hub spread across streets in the Otigba axis of Ikeja, Lagos. This trade district is tucked in between some of the city’s popular destinations. There’s the Muritala International Airport, which lies to the West; and on the South East, the affluent Government Residential Area (GRA) sits with … Continue reading Did You Know? Lagos Computer Village Is West Africa’s Largest ICT Hub
Did You Know? The Healing Powers of Mango Leaves
April 19, 2022
People around the world like this tropical fruit! Besides its delicious taste, the health benefits of mango for the human body are myriad. However, people are only aware of the fruit but not the leaves. But mango leaves serve more health benefits. The leaves can be consumed in two ways, either in powdered form or … Continue reading Did You Know? The Healing Powers of Mango Leaves
By chinwe
Did You Know? Intensive Lifestyle Intervention For Type 2 Diabetes
April 19, 2022
Diabetes is a life-long disease that affects the way the body perceives and handles glucose. In a flawless system, the pancreas releases insulin to help the body store and use sugar and fat from our daily meals. However, diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin, or when the body does not respond … Continue reading Did You Know? Intensive Lifestyle Intervention For Type 2 Diabetes
By achem
Did You Know? 10 Interesting Facts About Samsung Inc.
April 19, 2022
Samsung, a supreme leader in the mobile technology sphere and pacesetter in mobile phone design and innovation, has been around since 1938. Over its 8-decade existence, the company has helped shape the electronics industry with innovative products and many design patents to its name. Let’s take a look at 10 less known facts about Samsung … Continue reading Did You Know? 10 Interesting Facts About Samsung Inc.
