Archives Tag: cassava
Nni Oka, a Fufu Meal Made from Corn Flour
April 19, 2022
Last week, we discussed the making of cassava fufu. Today, we’ll be reviewing nni oka which is one of the many swallows enjoyed by Nigerians. Nni oka which simply means corn fufu (or literally, food made from corn) is also known locally as alibo. However, this swallow is not true to its name for it … Continue reading Nni Oka, a Fufu Meal Made from Corn Flour
Top 4 Digital Insurance Platforms In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s insurance industry has a lot of room for growth. A vast majority of the country’s adult population remains outside of the safety of an insurance cover; but as more people learn the importance of buffering against tomorrow’s uncertainties, insurance policy uptake will rise. Read more about Insurance Consumers need insurance products that are … Continue reading Top 4 Digital Insurance Platforms In Nigeria
How to Make Fufu the Traditional Way
April 19, 2022
When my mother-in-law visited two weeks ago, she brought some locally processed cassava for me. The gift made me nostalgic for it brought back memories of university days when I spent time at Mama Anyi’s place. Mama Anyi is my aunt and she was a non-academic staff at the University of Nigeria Nsukka at the … Continue reading How to Make Fufu the Traditional Way
Can Insurtech Solve Nigeria’s Low Insurance Coverage Problem?
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s insurance industry has a lot of growth potential. Of its 200 million inhabitants, there are enough individuals to constitute one of the world’s largest markets for insurance products. However, the current reality doesn’t exactly match this perception. Read more about FinTech Consider this. According to a 2018 report from Statista, about 97% of Nigerians … Continue reading Can Insurtech Solve Nigeria’s Low Insurance Coverage Problem?
Did You Know? 6 Agricultural Products of Ekiti State
April 19, 2022
Ekiti State is located in the southwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The state is in the rainforest belt with a temperature range of 21°c to 28°c. Topographically, Ekiti State is mainly an upland zone rising above 250 metres above sea level. Agriculture is the major occupation of the people. In fact, the 16 administrative local … Continue reading Did You Know? 6 Agricultural Products of Ekiti State
3 Things You Did Not Know About Cassava Flour
April 19, 2022
As the number of people given to flour-restricted diets is on the rise, flour gotten from cassava is fast becoming the preferred alternative. Here are three reasons why cassava flour could make the top list in every home. Cassava Flour is Gluten, Grain-Free Similar to yam, plantain and potato, the cassava plant is a tuber, … Continue reading 3 Things You Did Not Know About Cassava Flour
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Did You Know? Nigeria Is the World’s Biggest Producer of Cassava
April 19, 2022
Cassava is one of Nigeria’s most widely cultivated and consumed crops. The longish tuber has yielded garri, the treasured staple of Southern Nigerian cuisine, and the foundation of our swallow feasts. Our long lasting national attachment to cassava has also generated wealth for many along the value chain that has developed around its production. It’s … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria Is the World’s Biggest Producer of Cassava
Nollywood Premieres Movies to Improve Nutrition Across Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Taking into account an increasing need to promote awareness regarding health and nutrition in Nigeria, Nollywood’s top movie directors, in partnership with HarvestPlus, a global program to improve nutrition, have made four movies to entertain and inform Nigerians on how they can improve their diets and health. The movies are set to be launched … Continue reading Nollywood Premieres Movies to Improve Nutrition Across Nigeria
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Garri – A Staple Food
April 19, 2022
The name ‘garri’ is not new to the ears of Nigerians. Garri has been around for as long as anyone can remember, and it is a major dietary source in Nigerian homes.. Though it is common among the myriad ethnic groups in Nigeria, garri is culturally associated with the Ijebu people in south west Nigeria, … Continue reading Garri – A Staple Food
By kobe
Cassava: The Essential Tuber
April 19, 2022
Cassava is the most popular starch tuber in Nigeria. One of the reasons is because it’s the source of one of the nation’s major staple food: garri. Beyond garri, foods like abacha and fufu are popular all around the nation, and are all produced from the cassava. With the current president, Goodluck Jonathan, now endorsing cassava bread – an already popular and enjoyable meal around the world – we’re in for more discoveries about this essential tuber and the many variations in which it can be prepared.
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