Cocoa Production in Nigeria
Cocoa production is a big deal for Nigeria’s economy. It’s the country’s top agricultural export and plays a crucial role in its trade. Right now, Nigeria is the fourth largest producer of cocoa in the world, behind Ivory Coast, Indonesia, and Ghana. It’s also the third largest exporter, after Ivory Coast and Ghana. Read more […]
Recipe for Chocolate Cookies
Last week, I told you that our recipe for the month of February would be rich and self-indulgent. In keeping with that promise, we’ll be discussing how to make chocolate cookies today. I’m sure you’ll agree that this snack is as yummilicious and as rich as it gets. So, you already know that every member […]
Cocoa Production in Ondo State
Ondo State is located in the South-Western part of Nigeria. It is bounded by Ekiti and Kogi states in the north, Edo State in the east, Delta State in the southeast, Osun and Ogun states in the west, and the Atlantic Ocean in the south. The state falls within the rainforest agro-ecological zone. Agriculture is […]
Did You Know? 6 Agricultural Products of Ekiti State
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 […]
Did You Know? Top Destination Countries for Nigerian Exports
Let’s say you would like to start up a business in exports. Do you know what countries you should be selling your products to? Where are your wares in greatest demand? If these questions bug you at the moment, you may find some of the answers here- especially if the countries in question happen to […]
The Agbekoya Revolt of 1968/69
Between 1968 and 1969, while the civil war was ongoing in Eastern Nigeria between Biafran Forces and the Nigerian Armed Forces, an uprising led by Agbekoya farmers exploded into a full-blown revolt which had been brewing since the early ’60s in most Western Region communities. Agbekoya is literally a coinage from Yoruba meaning “farmers who […]
Did You Know? Nigeria’s Most Valuable Exports
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 […]
Did You Know People Have Been Consuming Cocoa For 4,000 Years?
You may already know that we get chocolates from cocoa beans. But did you also know that out of 200 years it takes a tree about 25 years to produce pods? Here are 19 awesome facts about cocoa: December 13th is National Cocoa Day. The tree takes about five years to produce its first seed […]
How To Make Cocoa Butter Scrub
Unknown to many, exfoliation of the skin can prevent a lot of skin problems. There are a lot of different facial scrubs and body scrubs in the market, you can also choose to make your own homemade scrubs to exfoliate your skin with ingredients you like best, and the good thing is that you can […]
Easy Homemade Face Scrubs for the Glowing Skin
Exfoliating your face with a face scrub on a daily basis helps a great deal in rejuvenating and improving dead skin tones. Gone are the days when we only worry about our skin once we hit our 40’s. Stress levels, pollution, unhealthy eating habits, and harmful exposure to UV rays can set our skin into […]
Spices and Herbs that Keep you Healthy
Herbs and spices make food tastier while boosting your health. In Nigeria, we have a vast number of herbs, some of which we haven’t figured out the benefits yet. The beauty of herbs and spices is when we make do with more than one at a time. But, be very careful not to mix what […]
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Monday, Nov 7th 2016
1. UAC of Nigeria Plc has recorded a 42% growth in profit after as it records a profit after tax of ₦4.3bn for the third quarter of 2016 as against ₦3.1bn recorded in last year’s third quarter. 2. British Airways celebrates 80 years of flight operations in Nigeria; says it is happy and committed to many more […]
How to Prepare Cocoa Banana Oats
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Health Benefits of Drinking Cocoa Beverages
Whether it is a hot cocoa drink early in the morning or a cool treat in the evenings, drinking cocoa beverages delivers a wide range of nutrients that are beneficial to the health. They mostly contain minerals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, phosphorous, iron and other essential minerals, in addition to these, it contains […]
Business Profile: Kaldi Africa Limited
It is surprising to know that of all the brands that supply Nigeria with coffee, only one brand sources for raw materials within the country. And as one of the top world producers of cocoa, the country gets to benefit firsthand, less than a tenth of its own produce. Kaldi Africa Limited has its beverage […]
Nigeria’s Cocoa Sector to Get Boost from Afrexim, NEXIM and ICCO
Nigeria could be adding several thousand more tonnes of cocoa beans to its current output levels for the commodity, as some major development finance institutions are partnering to support growth in the country’s cocoa sector. The efforts of these banks could help propel Nigeria back to the top of the list of Cocoa producing nations. […]