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Did You Know? Nigeria’s Fishing Industry is Worth ₦85 Billion
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s coastlines and inland waterways are teeming with marine life. And its people aren’t oblivious of this. Each year, the country’s inhabitants consume a seemingly impressive 3.2 million metric tons of fish. This happens almost everywhere, from the remotest villages to the largest metropolises– even if the creeks and coastlines where these fish come from … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Fishing Industry is Worth ₦85 Billion
Did You Know? 6 Health Benefits Of Garden Egg
April 19, 2022
Garden egg is a vegetable that can be found in the streets and local markets in Nigeria. It is a type of eggplant and it belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. While Garden egg is called anyala, añara or afufa in Igbo, it is called igba in Yoruba and gayen gauta in Hausa. Garden egg … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Health Benefits Of Garden Egg
Did You Know? Google Play Music Out, YouTube Music In
April 19, 2022
Now, Google Play Music has been around for a little while for those who have been up and paying attention. Since Android v5 or 6, it has been the flagship music application for Google’s products and Android-powered devices. The app-enabled users to play music from their local libraries and of course, stream music online … Continue reading Did You Know? Google Play Music Out, YouTube Music In
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Did You Know? COVID-19 Test vs Health Insurance for Travellers
April 19, 2022
After Nigeria opened up for international commute, two terms have been swirling around: COVID-19 test and COVID-19 health insurance. They may sound interchangeable for anyone travelling out of Nigeria, but they are not. Let’s tell you the difference. COVID-19 Test We all know that travellers now need to have a COVID test either on arrival … Continue reading Did You Know? COVID-19 Test vs Health Insurance for Travellers
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Did You Know? 3 Ways to Fry Yams
April 19, 2022
Yam is a regular meal in most Nigerian homes. There are different delicacies that you can make from this food. One of such delicacies is fried yam. It is so popular that it is sold by street vendors in the mornings and evenings. This makes it easy for those who were unable to make it … Continue reading Did You Know? 3 Ways to Fry Yams
Did You Know? Why The Burj Khalifa Was Lit Green-White-Green On Nigeria’s Independence Day
April 19, 2022
On 1st October 2020, Nigerians were ecstatic to see the Burj Khalifa lit with the colours of the Nigerian flag for our Independence Day celebration. Many did not know the drama behind that gesture or why it meant a lot to Nigerian tourists. So we want to give you the full gist of what happened … Continue reading Did You Know? Why The Burj Khalifa Was Lit Green-White-Green On Nigeria’s Independence Day
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Did You Know? Tinubu Square (Independence Square)
April 19, 2022
Driving out on to Broad Street on a giving day, you are sure to notice it gets busier until you reach the heart of the Lagos central business district, the road opens up onto a 2000sqm square from where the road divides up into Nnamdi Azikiwe Street. That square is now known as Tinubu … Continue reading Did You Know? Tinubu Square (Independence Square)
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Did You Know? 7 Foods That Can Boost Male Fertility
April 19, 2022
Once upon a time, men were associated with virility and infertility was considered a feminine affliction. Thus, women were blamed for a couple’s childlessness and were often the ones who went from place to place in search of a solution. Thankfully, the narrative is changing. Education has made people increasingly aware of the fact that … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Foods That Can Boost Male Fertility
Did You Know? The First ATM In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The first ATM in all of Nigeria was actually installed in 1989,-more than 20 years before they became a thing, by National Cash Register for the now-defunct Societe Generale Bank of Nigeria (SGBN). Read more about Did you know? Thirty years later, ATM’s are now commonplace in the banking system but have not quite … Continue reading Did You Know? The First ATM In Nigeria
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Did You Know? 7 Foods You Can Make from Groundnuts
April 19, 2022
I’ve always loved groundnuts. As a child, I ate it with reckless abandon. As a teenager who battled with pimples and blackheads, I ate it cautiously at first. But the people around me at that time would not allow me to enjoy it in peace. They believed that eating groundnuts was the major cause of … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Foods You Can Make from Groundnuts
Did You Know? 7 Breakfast Options for Saturdays
April 19, 2022
Saturdays are pretty special for both children and adults. It’s a school-free day and a work-free day as well. Little wonder it’s considered a reward for the hours spent at work from Monday to Friday. So, when people shout “thank God it’s Friday,” they are actually looking forward to the work-free Saturday. Read more about … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Breakfast Options for Saturdays
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Did You Know? Nigeria is Africa’s Second Largest Producer of Onions
April 19, 2022
Onions feature in a wide variety of meals consumed in Nigeria. They are present in stews and soups, grilled meat preparations, and even in snacks. Without them, much of our culinary delights would lack their characteristic taste. Read more about Business Nigeria produces a lot of this vegetable. Each year, about 1.4 million tonnes of … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria is Africa’s Second Largest Producer of Onions
Did You Know? The Health Benefits of Cucumbers
April 19, 2022
Cucumber belongs to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. This fruit, which is commonly thought to be a vegetable, is high in beneficial nutrients. There are three varieties of cucumber; they are the slicing, pickling, and the burpless cucumbers. Cucumbers that are grown to be eaten fresh are called slicing cucumbers. Those that are preserved are called … Continue reading Did You Know? The Health Benefits of Cucumbers
Did You Know? The Oldest Technology Companies in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Sometimes we get the impression that Nigeria’s tech industry is only just emerging from its infancy. That’s because when we speak about tech, we usually mean contemporary technology— the sort that’s applied in payments, edtech, agritech, and other emerging technology-driven fields. But technology has a long history in Nigeria. It’s come a long way, from … Continue reading Did You Know? The Oldest Technology Companies in Nigeria
Did You Know? 6 Thickening Agents for Igbo Soups
April 19, 2022
The Igbo are soup lovers. They have a wide variety of soups which they enjoy with ‘swallow’ at lunchtime. Igbo soups are usually thick. As such, thickening agents are sometimes employed to help them achieve this desired quality. Today, we’ll briefly review six thickening agents that are used by the Igbo in soup making. These … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Thickening Agents for Igbo Soups
