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Did You Know? Iseyin Is Nigeria’s Biggest Producer of Aso Oke
April 19, 2022
Iseyin sits about a hundred kilometres to the north of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It’s a significant town in its own right; with a population of well over 300,000 persons, it’s the state’s fourth biggest urban agglomeration. While Iseyin doesn’t match the sprawl and sheer economic power of Ibadan, the town’s people take pride … Continue reading Did You Know? Iseyin Is Nigeria’s Biggest Producer of Aso Oke
Did You Know? How Great Is Badminton In Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
Badminton is a racquet sport — usually played as singles (with one player on either side) or doubles (with two players per side) — played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Although Badminton is relatively unpopular in Nigeria, the nation’s badminton team is considered one of the best in Africa. In the … Continue reading Did You Know? How Great Is Badminton In Nigeria?
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Did You Know? The Amazing Benefits of the Kale Plant
April 19, 2022
Only a few people are aware of the amazing benefits of the Kale plant. The most common type, curly kale, has green curly leaves and a hard, fibrous stem. Like the cabbage and spinach, it can be used in preparing salads, sandwiches, smoothies, or eaten as a steamed vegetable. Kale is loaded with beneficial compounds, … Continue reading Did You Know? The Amazing Benefits of the Kale Plant
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Did You Know? The First Nigerian To Win A Heavyweight Title
April 19, 2022
Boxing has existed as a sport in North Africa since 4000 BC. Back then, it was known as pugilism — which means sweet science. In the years that followed, the fight sport in which two men wearing tights and protective gloves throw punches at each other in a ring would go on to be one … Continue reading Did You Know? The First Nigerian To Win A Heavyweight Title
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Did You Know? Lagos Is Africa’s Fourth Wealthiest City
April 19, 2022
Lagos is many things to many people. For some, it’s vibrancy and variety from dawn to nightfall. For others, it’s a hyper pumped up enclave, a place worthy of business and not much else. A not too small number- over a dozen million –call it home. And a good fraction of them have made themselves … Continue reading Did You Know? Lagos Is Africa’s Fourth Wealthiest City
Did You Know? Bitter Leaf Juice is Highly Essential?
April 19, 2022
Bitter leaf, a green bitter plant called onugbu in Igbo, ewuro in Yoruba and shiwaka in Hausa is naturally endowed with amazing health benefits. While every part of this plant is beneficial, only the leaf is utilised mostly for cooking. However, the leaves are squeezed and washed before being used to make soups, discarding the … Continue reading Did You Know? Bitter Leaf Juice is Highly Essential?
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Did You Know? Natural Remedies That Never Occur To You
April 19, 2022
Little knowledge becomes a lot when it is in the right hands. Here are some natural remedies for domestic activities: Sour soup If you discover your soup wants to turn sour or has just gotten sour, you don’t need to throw it away. Just add palm oil, ground crayfish and 1 seasoning cube. Leaving the … Continue reading Did You Know? Natural Remedies That Never Occur To You
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Did You Know? Candido Da Rocha, Lagos’ First Millionaire
April 19, 2022
If you were out and about a paved street on the east end of Lagos Island in the early 1910s, there’s a chance you would spot an affluent-looking horse-drawn cart bumbling along. And if you looked closely enough, you might just be able to tell who its wealthy passenger was. He could, in fact, have … Continue reading Did You Know? Candido Da Rocha, Lagos’ First Millionaire
Did You Know? Onitsha is Home to West Africa’s Largest Market
April 19, 2022
Onitsha is known for its bustling open-air markets and numerous multi-storey residential buildings. It has a vibrant feel about it, provided by the hustle and chatter of its inhabitants, who are as industrious as you would expect the typical South Easterner to be. Perhaps the greatest pride of this sprawling urban complex is its major … Continue reading Did You Know? Onitsha is Home to West Africa’s Largest Market
Did You Know? Pineapple Core Contains Nature’s Aspirin?
April 19, 2022
There have been some misconceptions about the pineapple core. Some people feel it’s poisonous and discard it while some don’t consume it because it is much tougher and not as sweet and juicy as the fleshy part. Remarkably, the core of the pineapple is edible and contains valuable vitamins and nutrients. It also has great … Continue reading Did You Know? Pineapple Core Contains Nature’s Aspirin?
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Did You Know? 15 Fun Facts About Twitter
April 19, 2022
Twitter has grown to be a very important aspect of the social media community. The platform has its own peculiarities, features that make it one of the most engaging social platforms. Campaigns and protests for good cause in the society have been launched and won on Twitter, and more are yet to come. Let’s take … Continue reading Did You Know? 15 Fun Facts About Twitter
Did You Know? Nigeria’s Most Valuable Exports
April 19, 2022
Nigeria continues to rely on crude petroleum exports to bring in foreign exchange. Efforts to diversify its income sources may be ongoing, but they haven’t yet shifted the country away from its economic dependence on fossil fuels. These products still contribute up to 83% of the country’s revenues from foreign trade, according to the National … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Most Valuable Exports
Did You Know? Windows 1.0 was the First Version of Windows with a Graphic User Interface (GUI)
April 19, 2022
Microsoft has been in the desktop OS game for more than 3 decades. The software giant’s proprietary operating system, Windows, was launched in 1985 by Microsoft to provide a more intuitive interface for PC users to interact with the computer. Windows 1.0 was released in November 1985 and was the first version of the 33-year-old operating … Continue reading Did You Know? Windows 1.0 was the First Version of Windows with a Graphic User Interface (GUI)
Did You Know? AfriOne, Nigeria’s First Smartphone Assembly Plant
April 19, 2022
Somewhere along Lagos’s Oshodi Express road, AfriOne’s industrial plant is churning out smartphones from its production lines. Its workers, clad in working gear, are fixing parts and slipping the finished devices into packages. At least that’s what they’re doing on weekdays when the factory is operational. This facility is in fact widely regarded as Nigeria’s … Continue reading Did You Know? AfriOne, Nigeria’s First Smartphone Assembly Plant
Did You Know? Nigerian Olympic Gold Medalists
April 19, 2022
Nigeria made her first Olympic appearance in 1952 in Helsinki, Finland, and the country has participated in every Summer Olympic Games (except for the boycotted 1976 Olympics) ever since. Nojim Maiyegun A total of 25 medals have been won by Nigerians at the Olympics with our nation’s first by veteran boxer Nojim Maiyegun, who won … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigerian Olympic Gold Medalists
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