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Food Recipe: Okpa
April 19, 2022
On our menu, today is Okpa, a Nigerian delicacy that is made from Bambara nut flour. This food is indigenous to Enugu State. It is also known as Okpa Wawa; in fact, the appellation, wawa which is generally attached to Okpa is actually a reference to its origin, the good people of Enugu who … Continue reading Food Recipe: Okpa
SME Spotlight: Wandy Foods
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s agribusiness value chain could benefit from more processing capacity. The existing value-addition facilities are not nearly sufficient to cater to the need of the country’s fast-growing population. As a result, it’s taking more time to make the most of the output from the industry. Read more about SME Spotlight This is especially true … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Wandy Foods
Why You Should Read Food Packaging Information
April 19, 2022
Packaging is one term that is used and abused in Nigeria. Indeed, when a good number of Nigerians are paid compliments like “you look good,” you’d hear any of these ready-made responses, “Na packaging, leave wetin them write for motor, enter motor.” or the Igbo version, “Anyi na ama uwa George.” These are their ways … Continue reading Why You Should Read Food Packaging Information
How Nigerian Foods Can Become a Catalyst for Tourism
April 19, 2022
Last week, the internet was left agog; videos of foreigners eating the Nigerian food, fufu, was trending on social media in what Tik Tokers dubbed the Fufu Challenge. As expected, there were mixed reactions from this adventure; while some foreigners loved the food, others were disgusted by it. Read more about Food Some West Africans … Continue reading How Nigerian Foods Can Become a Catalyst for Tourism
Food Tourism: Fufu’s Gone Global!
April 19, 2022
Videos of foreigners trying out African dishes have been trending on social media. One of such dishes is fufu. Tik Tokers went on a craze with the Fufu Challenge. Some were ecstatic about adding a new meal to their list of international cuisine conquest, others were rather rude. The positive side of the challenge is … Continue reading Food Tourism: Fufu’s Gone Global!
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How Social Media has Revolutionized Nigerian Food
April 19, 2022
Have you ever taken a moment to ponder about life? Have you considered how an event, encounter, discovery or development can alter the course of our lives either for better or for worse? If you haven’t, take a moment and think about a newborn baby and how it’s arrival changes the world of his family … Continue reading How Social Media has Revolutionized Nigerian Food
What to Know About Preserving Foods in Cans Versus Jars
April 19, 2022
I welcome you all to a brand new day in this brand new week. Last week, I asked about your food resolutions. Have you made them yet? Or are you still in the process of making them? Well, my resolution as your food columnist is to keep supplying you with ogbonge recipes, tips and other … Continue reading What to Know About Preserving Foods in Cans Versus Jars
Nutritional Values Contained in Fresh Foods vs Frozen Foods
April 19, 2022
Hi, Food Lovers. Happy New Year to you all. Hope you had a wonderful celebration. Almost everyone I know has made work, finance, or relationship-based new year resolutions. Have you made yours? This brings me to ask the question, should new year resolutions really be just about work, finance and relationships? Shouldn’t food and nutrition … Continue reading Nutritional Values Contained in Fresh Foods vs Frozen Foods
Top 10 Foods For The Festive Season
April 19, 2022
Another festive season is here. I hope you find time to count your blessings and give thanks for it is only God’s mercies that have brought you this far. Aside from thanksgiving, the Festive Season offers us a chance to relax in the company of friends and family. Please, remember this and don’t stress … Continue reading Top 10 Foods For The Festive Season
Foodstuff Shopping Tips for Christmas
April 19, 2022
In December, the month of Christmas, people shop till they are ready to drop even though commodities are at their most expensive. Today, I’ll be sharing some foodstuff shopping tips with you. These tips are simple but effective. They will help you get what you need; they’ll keep you from overspending. They will also make … Continue reading Foodstuff Shopping Tips for Christmas
Nigerian Food Proverbs and their Meanings (Part 2)
April 19, 2022
Today, we conclude our discussion on Nigerian Food Proverbs. For the benefit of those who have not read part one of this segment, proverbs are cherished expressions in human society. They are used to describe in a few words what would have otherwise required a thousand words. Proverbs are used in everyday discourse to embellish … Continue reading Nigerian Food Proverbs and their Meanings (Part 2)
How Rising Food Inflation Will Rouse Nigerians From Their Slumber
April 19, 2022
In the latest statistics released by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on November 16, inflation figures for the month of October stood at a whopping 14.23%. This figure is the highest that has been recorded in the last 13 months. All-item inflation was the highest in Sokoto, Edo, and Akwa Ibom while Oyo, Taraba, … Continue reading How Rising Food Inflation Will Rouse Nigerians From Their Slumber
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Nigerian Food Proverbs and their Meanings (Part 1)
April 19, 2022
The proverb is an integral aspect of culture. It is drawn from a variety of sources and it is utilized to express wisdom, illustrate an idea, and teach life lessons. Some proverbs are drawn from food. This is largely because food is central to life and a reflection of the people. In a multi-ethnic country … Continue reading Nigerian Food Proverbs and their Meanings (Part 1)
All Set For Agrofood & Plastprintpack Africa 2020 Virtual Event
April 19, 2022
Attendees in Africa & around the globe connect for free and enjoy personalised visibility The figures of Virtual agrofood & plastprintpack Africa 2020 speak for themselves, and the German organiser fairtrade and its many African partners have every reason to be proud of this enormous success. “With 1,000+ registered attendees from 73 countries, 75 … Continue reading All Set For Agrofood & Plastprintpack Africa 2020 Virtual Event
6 Foods That Can Be Made From Tigernut
April 19, 2022
Tigernuts are starchy tuber vegetable that has been cultivated for centuries in different parts of the world. They are very rich in resistant starch fibre and are a powerhouse of nutrient. Tigernuts have a rich, nutty taste; unlike the sugar-loaded processed foods and snacks that are widely consumed today, they are rich in key vitamins … Continue reading 6 Foods That Can Be Made From Tigernut
