Archives Tag: DID YOU KNOW
Did You Know? 7 Safety Tips for Your Baby’s Finger Foods
April 19, 2022
Introducing finger foods to your baby can be both exciting and stressful. The mess, possible allergies and potential choking hazards are enough to discourage the lily livered. But mothers are made of stern stuff. They understand that baby led weaning is an essential part of their baby’s development. So, mess or no mess, they allow … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Safety Tips for Your Baby’s Finger Foods
Did You Know The Former Name of the Benue River?
April 19, 2022
It is La Bénoué in French, but to the anglophones, it is ‘The Benue’ or the River Benue or Benue River. The water body is the major tributary of the Niger River and runs approximately 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) long. It is also almost entirely navigable during the summer months. As a result, it is … Continue reading Did You Know The Former Name of the Benue River?
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Top Destination Countries for Nigerian Exports
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Did You Know? Top Destination Countries for Nigerian Exports
Do You Know: The Number of Times the Super Eagles Have Won The AFCON
April 19, 2022
Football or Soccer is a global phenomenon; a uniting force and language for all races, gender, socio-economic and socio-cultural classes, religious inclinations, and age ranges. It is a well understood language, spoken without words but sheer demonstration of athleticism, creativity, brilliance, intelligence, bravery, perseverance. A sport characterized with a mixture of euphoric sensations; sweat, blood, … Continue reading Do You Know: The Number of Times the Super Eagles Have Won The AFCON
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Six Health Benefits of African Locust Beans
April 19, 2022
African locust beans is a local seasoning used in making soups and stews. It gives a unique aroma to local delicacies. The botanical name for the African locust beans is Parkia biglobosa. This condiment is widely used in Nigeria; indeed, the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria have different names for this condiment. While the … Continue reading Did You Know? Six Health Benefits of African Locust Beans
Do You Know The Tallest Building In Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
With the ever-increasing population in Nigeria, there is also a consequent need for an increase in infrastructure; residential, commercial, just name it. Nigeria is regarded as not only the most populous African Nation but also one of the most buoyant economies. The implication is that Nigeria is a Mega-country and as expected in every mega-city, … Continue reading Do You Know The Tallest Building In Nigeria?
By jeremiah
Did You Know That Raypower 100.5 FM Is Nigeria’s First Private Radio Station
April 19, 2022
Nigeria can boast a big number of radio stations; some of them are government owned while a good number of them are privately owned. While most of the radio stations predominantly air programmes in the English language, a few others take advantage of the dialectical variations and multi-ethnic nature of the country and therefore, broadcast … Continue reading Did You Know That Raypower 100.5 FM Is Nigeria’s First Private Radio Station
By jeremiah
Did You Know: The First Smartphone Would Look Like A Joke Today
April 19, 2022
If you were given the first smartphone created, you’d laugh at it as a joke and maybe smash it on the wall depending on your mood. Based on the evolution of smartphones in design and functionality, the first smartphone seems like a blast from the past or something used in our favourite sci-fi movie or … Continue reading Did You Know: The First Smartphone Would Look Like A Joke Today
By aanu-olajide
Do You Know The Meaning Of The Several Components Of The Nigerian Coat Of Arms
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian coat of arm was designed by an undocumented individual and officially adopted by law in 1975. But prior to that, each geopolitical constituents had its own unique coat of arm. Along with the national flag, currency, etc., the Coat of Arms is one of the national symbols of the Great country, Nigeria. The … Continue reading Do You Know The Meaning Of The Several Components Of The Nigerian Coat Of Arms
By jeremiah
Agriculture BUSINESS Insurance
Did You Know? You Can Insure Your Farm Products With The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation
April 19, 2022
You can insure yourself against the loss of your house, cars, or health. But what about your farm, if you’re a farmer- can you insure that too? You can, thanks to the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), the government-backed institution which was set up for this purpose over three decades ago. The conditions which led … Continue reading Did You Know? You Can Insure Your Farm Products With The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation
Do You Know: Super Falcons At The FIFA Women’s World Cup (II)
April 19, 2022
In our last Do You Know?, we discussed the first three times the Super Falcons made it to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. In this edition we will look at the other times the Falcons qualified for the global showcase and how well they did in the competitions. 2007 At the 2007 FIFA Women’s World … Continue reading Do You Know: Super Falcons At The FIFA Women’s World Cup (II)
By achem
Do You Know When The National Youth Service Corps Was Established?
April 19, 2022
In Nigeria, a graduate is almost ineligible for employment in governmental establishments (and most private establishments) until they have completed the mandatory one year service or obtained the relevant exemptions. Graduates who are exempted from the service include those above the age of thirty and those with physical disability. During the service year, it is … Continue reading Do You Know When The National Youth Service Corps Was Established?
By jeremiah
Did You Know? Nigeria’s Market For Animal Feed Is Worth $12 Billion
April 19, 2022
It’s easy to see why the animal feed business should be lucrative. Livestock needs nutritious food to survive, just like humans. And because it’s essential to their thriving and the quality of the product that’s derived from them, there’s always a market for properly prepared feed. In fact, it’s reported that the industry which meets … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Market For Animal Feed Is Worth $12 Billion
Did You Know ForLoop Africa Is Nigeria’s Own Largest Developer Community?
April 19, 2022
ForLoop Africa is one of the largest developer community across the continent for every and any software developer. The community was founded by a group of software developers and tech professionals, led by Ridwan Olalere, Prosper Otemuyiwa, Ire Aderinokun, and Christopher Nwaba, in 2016 in Nigeria, but it has spread across Africa, as a platform … Continue reading Did You Know ForLoop Africa Is Nigeria’s Own Largest Developer Community?
By aanu-olajide
Did You Know? Lagos is One of the World’s Top 100 Startup Cities
April 19, 2022
Lagos is now one of the world’s top 100 startup cities. That’s according to a new report from StartupBlink, a body which maps the development of startups across the globe. The report, covering the year 2018, shows that Nigeria’s largest commercial hub places in the top ten percentile of 1,000 cities. The bustling, sometimes raucous … Continue reading Did You Know? Lagos is One of the World’s Top 100 Startup Cities
