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Tribes in Nigeria: The Jenjo Tribe
April 19, 2022
In the far North Eastern Region of Nigeria, lies the Jenjo people (also spelt as Janjo). The Jenjo tribe is also known and referred to as the Dza people, or alternatively called Jen. They are predominantly found in Taraba state of Nigeria. Because Taraba state is referred to as ‘Nature’s gift to the nation’,[1] it … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Jenjo Tribe
By jeremiah
‘Bake It’ With Cheech: Let’s Talk About Buttercream!
April 19, 2022
Today I’m talking about buttercream. Buttercream is a frosting made by mixing mainly a solid fat (butter, vegetable shortening, margarine) with sugar (powdered or granulated) used most commonly to ice cakes but also for a variety of other things. I’ll share my three main buttercream recipes and their pros and cons. Simple Buttercream Pros: it’s … Continue reading ‘Bake It’ With Cheech: Let’s Talk About Buttercream!
How to Prepare Oat Muffins
April 19, 2022
A bowl of warm oats is a common breakfast. Using oats to thicken soups in place of cocoyam is another way of incorporating them into meals. But there seems to be a growing list of what to make with them with this recipe for oat muffins. Ingredients 2 eggs ½ to ¼ cup of sugar … Continue reading How to Prepare Oat Muffins
By nnenna
Brands We Love: Sweet Sensation
April 19, 2022
Every day, Sweet Sensation’s two dozen or more restaurants serve a wide variety of dishes to their hungry, treat seeking customers. They fill bellies with a mouthwatering assortment of foods representing the local culinary heritage and international tastes. It wants its visitors to know what it means for the Nigerian eba and eforiro to sit … Continue reading Brands We Love: Sweet Sensation
Did You Know? Nigeria is the World’s Second Largest Producer of Ginger
April 19, 2022
When farmers in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna dig up ginger from their farmlands, they do so with an expectation that it will be worth their duel with the soil below and the scorching sun above. And it usually is. The stocky rhizome helps put food on the tables of thousands across the state … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria is the World’s Second Largest Producer of Ginger
Everyday Heroes: Jason Bido Bangoji
April 19, 2022
In the Northern part of Nigeria, ‘Kose’ is a very popular word; or rather, a very popular food. Koseis basically is referred to as ‘Akara’ in some other parts of Nigeria. Simply put, Kose is Beancake;a meal for the whole family. But to Jason Bangoji, Kose is more than just food; it is a way of impacting … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Jason Bido Bangoji
By jeremiah
ELOY Awards: 2018 Nominees List
April 19, 2022
The 10th Edition of The Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards is gradually drawing near and preparations are in full gear. In 2009 a long conceived idea came to life. Exquisite magazine the organisers of this prestigious awards, Led by its publisher Tewa Onasanya, have been consistently celebrating women of excellence in different field … Continue reading ELOY Awards: 2018 Nominees List
Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Meeday Confectioneries
April 19, 2022
The food industry has yet witnessed another evolution of tricks and magic. Craft and fine art have transcended. It’s no longer restricted to papers and paints. It now involves flour and butter amongst many other elements. So let’s talk about a principality in the food industry: Meeday Confectioneries. Many pride themselves as being able to … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Meeday Confectioneries
By chinwe
Restaurants to Visit: BluCabana Restaurant and Café
April 19, 2022
Craving for that one special place that offers the very best of beauty, variety, class, satisfaction, value, finesse and service extraordinaire? You need not look any further. BLUCABANA RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ is the answer! BLUCABANA RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ is an oasis in the city of Abuja located in a lovely, serene and secure environment in … Continue reading Restaurants to Visit: BluCabana Restaurant and Café
By chinwe
Brands We Love: Cafe Neo
April 19, 2022
Despite being one of the world’s leading producers of coffee, Nigeria doesn’t really have a coffee drinking culture. Like other coffee growing African countries, she exports most of her produce to other regions of the world where it is widely consumed. Until recently, Nigeria’s community of coffee enthusiasts has consisted of returnees from the diaspora and … Continue reading Brands We Love: Cafe Neo
Microsoft Launches New Surface Devices for 2018
April 19, 2022
Microsoft has released the new Surface devices for 2018. There’s an updated Surface Pro 6, a new Surface laptop 2, the all-in-one Surface Studio 2, and surprisingly, a new pair of Microsoft noise-cancelling headphones. Microsoft ventured into the premium hardware market just a few years back and they’ve grown rapidly in terms of the quality … Continue reading Microsoft Launches New Surface Devices for 2018
How to Make Avocado Oil
April 19, 2022
Homemade oils are fresher and healthier than commercial oils which are often extracted with harmful chemical solvents. In essence, you can guarantee their sources. Avocado oil is extracted from the pulp of the avocado fruit. It is healthy, has a lot of nutritional benefits and a whole lot of other uses. It is used as cooking … Continue reading How to Make Avocado Oil
By chinwe
Investment Lessons From The Rise of Modern Farm Franchises in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Any country with a population of over 170 million inhabitants should be a viable market for small businesses and thousands of franchises! Sadly, this assumption does not necessarily hold true in Nigeria, due to some factors. On face value, franchising does not make a lot of sense in a marketplace, where the concept is alien. … Continue reading Investment Lessons From The Rise of Modern Farm Franchises in Nigeria
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Origin of Nigerian Foods: Bambara Nut
April 19, 2022
Bambara nut or Bambara beans (Vigna subterranea) is a nutritious legume and a popular staple food in Enugu. It is locally called ọkpa in Igbo, epa-roro in Yoruba and kwaruru or gurjiya in Hausa. It is a drought resistant legume with different species which come in small pods that can be cracked to obtain the … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Bambara Nut
By chinwe
Video Of The Week: How To Make Oatmeal Swallow
April 19, 2022
For a long time, cooked oatmeal has always been a healthy breakfast option. However, there are more creative ways to eat it: Oatmeal Banana pancake and Oatmeal Swallow. In Nigeria, “Swallow” is the name given to some staple starchy foods that are eaten with different kinds of Nigerian soups. Moreover, Oatmeal can be made into … Continue reading Video Of The Week: How To Make Oatmeal Swallow
