Archives Tag: did you know?
5 Things You Should Know About Coconut Flour
April 19, 2022
Coconut flour is a soft gluten-free flour produced from dried coconut meat. It is a natural byproduct of coconut milk production. When coconut meat is blended and pressed for milk, the leftover pulp is dried at low temperature and ground until it produces a soft, fine powder. Flour from coconut is a nut-free and protein-rich … Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Coconut Flour
Do You Know About BudgIT?
April 19, 2022
The sector called social /civic enterprise is not one that is especially heralded in these parts but it ironically does more for the socio-political circumstances of countries like Nigeria. That is why start-ups like BudgIT have captured the imagination of both tech community and civic society. The outfit is a testament to the growth … Continue reading Do You Know About BudgIT?
By david-okwara
A List of Vaccinations to Take Before Arriving in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Lately, people have wondered when the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to make international travel safe again. But don’t forget that before COVID-19, travellers had a list of vaccinations to take before coming to Nigeria. Read more about Travel and Tourism Nigeria isn’t the only country that insists all arriving travellers get vaccinated before entry. … Continue reading A List of Vaccinations to Take Before Arriving in Nigeria
By ann
Did You Know That Port Harcourt Was Named After Viscount Harcourt?
April 19, 2022
Did you know the southern Nigerian city of Port Harcourt was named for the British politician of the late 19th century who became Secretary of State for the Colonies for five years between 1910 and 1915? It gets more interesting. Viscount Harcourt was part of British nobility from birth and was elevated to the peerage … Continue reading Did You Know That Port Harcourt Was Named After Viscount Harcourt?
By david-okwara
Nigeria May Face Travel Bans by These Countries Due to the COVID Pandemic
April 19, 2022
As Nigeria plans on reopening its international airspace, we want to remind our travel enthusiast of the reality of international air travel during this pandemic. The fact that the lockdown is easing around the world doesn’t mean the world is ready for tourism as usual. Barbados and Dubai are already extending open arms to international … Continue reading Nigeria May Face Travel Bans by These Countries Due to the COVID Pandemic
By ann
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? 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
Airport Protocols You Should Know During this Pandemic
April 19, 2022
Since the lockdown, we have kept you abreast with all the major happenings in the tourism industry. But just in case we missed a few, we have compiled some random facts about travelling during this global pandemic. Read more about Travel and Tourism Resumption of international passenger flights is yet to be announced. According to … Continue reading Airport Protocols You Should Know During this Pandemic
By ann
6 Interesting Facts About African Walnut
April 19, 2022
The African Walnut is a fruit of a woody perennial climber plant that is found mostly in the dense rain forest of Africa. This seasonal plant flowers between November and early January and fruits between February and November with peak production in July. In Nigeria, it is called ukpa or oke okpokirinya by the Igbo, … Continue reading 6 Interesting Facts About African Walnut
Did You Know? 8 Heart Friendly Foods
April 19, 2022
Not every death is caused by village people. Some are caused by the choices we make. If we must stay healthy, then we have to start taking care of ourselves. This has nothing to do with fashion and everything to do with our food choices. Our topic is today is heart-friendly foods. I’m sure we … Continue reading Did You Know? 8 Heart Friendly Foods
Recent Update on Air Travel Protocols
April 19, 2022
The announcement of the resumption of domestic flights and the lifting of the interstate travel bans in July has caused travellers to rejoice. Lagos and Abuja airports are billed to resume domestic flights on the 8th of July. Kano, Port Harcourt, Owerri and Maiduguri airports are to open on the 11th of July while other … Continue reading Recent Update on Air Travel Protocols
By ann
Nigerian Cooking 101: Cooking Terms You Should Know (Part Two)
April 19, 2022
Hi. I hope you found last week’s edition of cooking terms useful. Today’s article is a continuation of that piece. The first segment is still available in the blog. Both articles are by no means exhaustive; they merely highlight those cooking terms that are used more often in the Nigerian kitchen. I hope you study … Continue reading Nigerian Cooking 101: Cooking Terms You Should Know (Part Two)
You Need a Visa Approval Letter as a Business Traveller Visiting Nigeria
April 19, 2022
With countries scrambling to open up international borders, there isn’t a better time to plan a visit to the countries on your bucket list than now. One thing COVID-19 is teaching us is– life is short, so live your best life now. In case Nigeria is on your business travel radar, one document you need … Continue reading You Need a Visa Approval Letter as a Business Traveller Visiting Nigeria
By ann
Did You Know? 8 Foods That Can Relieve Constipation
April 19, 2022
This topic may have you wrinkling your nose in disgust, but if you’ve ever suffered from constipation, I’m sure you’ll agree that the pain is not for small children. So, in my opinion, knowing how to find relief when you are dealing with it is well worth a few wrinkles. Before I tell you about … Continue reading Did You Know? 8 Foods That Can Relieve Constipation
Did You Know? Nigeria’s Famous Rocks
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is blessed with many natural attractions that can draw tourists. If capitalised on, it could make tourism very important to our economy. We have lots of waterfalls, mountain ranges, beach fronts, rocks, rivers, caves, desert plains and wetlands. While we have points where rivers of different colours and temperatures do not mix, we also … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Famous Rocks
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