Archives Tag: Harmattan

Agriculture

April 19, 2022

  Shielding crops during specific seasons, such as the challenging harmattan period, demands tailored strategies for farmers. In this article, we delve into key measures that farmers can implement to protect their crops against the adverse effects of the harmattan season. Read more about Agriculture Weather Monitoring and Preparedness Utilize Weather Forecast Services: Stay abreast … Continue reading Strategies for Safeguarding Crops During the Harmattan Season

By chidozie-ahaneku

Health

April 19, 2022

  The harmattan season, with its dry winds and dusty air, poses unique challenges to our health. As we embrace the beauty of this season, it’s crucial to prioritize our well-being. This guide offers practical tips to help you stay healthy and thrive during the harmattan. Read more about Health Protecting Respiratory Health The harmattan … Continue reading Navigating the Harmattan Season: Your Guide to Staying Healthy

By chidozie-ahaneku

DIY Food

April 19, 2022

We are fast approaching the harmattan season characterised by severe cold and temperature drop which result in respiratory issues, cough, catarrh and sneezing. This amazing juice made from four powerful fruits is a must have this season. The fruits have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-viral properties. They are rich in vitamin A, B1, and antioxidants. They … Continue reading DIY: Carrot, Pineapple, Ginger, Garlic Juice for Cold

By chinwe

Beauty

April 19, 2022

The month we eagerly look forward to is here, and we have every reason to be happy. It’s a month of celebration, family reunions, a month that gives us the excuse to take trips and relax, and of course, the month for cracked lips and dry skin. December is upon yet again and in the midst of … Continue reading Get Your Skin Ready for the Harmattan

By beckonoise

Beauty

April 19, 2022

Applying makeup has its own rules and regulations which most people choose to ignore either because they do not know the implications or because they do not care. However, for optimum beauty effects, makeup has to be used in the right quantity and at the right time. For example, there are various makeup rules for … Continue reading Four Makeup Rules for the Harmattan Season

By jelifat

Health

April 19, 2022

Lately, it has been raining in different parts of Nigeria — erratic bouts of downpour in the middle of what is supposed to be the harmattan season. You would not catch me complaining though. It has been a while since I experienced harmattan, and I had forgotten just how hot and dusty it could get. … Continue reading Pneumonia and Cold: Understanding Their Differences

By adaarinze

Beauty

April 19, 2022

By Ada Arinze As Africans, we tend to unknowingly cause damage to our hair. We do this in so many ways; through the chemical processes of relaxers, permanent hair dying, use of inappropriate combs and hair products, heating tools without heat protection, and so on.  Our environment does not do much to help matters, as … Continue reading How To: Protect Your Hair This Dry Season

By jehonwa

Health

April 19, 2022

Dry skin is one of the most annoying effects of the harmattan in dry season. It can be uncomfortable and without proper treatment and care can cause flaking, irritation and itchiness. In worst case scenarios, the skin can even crack, thus exposing the body to infection. If you want to avoid looking like a desert … Continue reading 7 Ways to Relieve Dry Skin

By kobe

Health

April 19, 2022

Here we are again, in the second phase of our tropical season (or the first, depending on how you look at it) and it is here in earnest. Harmattan is not a stranger, but with its dust and dry winds, one is yet to grow accustomed to the annual discomfort it brings.  It is not … Continue reading 6 Ways to Battle Cold This Season

By adaarinze

Environment

April 19, 2022

Nigeria had a though environmental year in 2012, with severe weather events experienced across the country. It affected people, places and properties causing losses of varying magnitude. Government, volunteers and organizations led response for victims, providing relief materials, shelters and care. The severity of the weather events in recent years has been on the high … Continue reading On Climate Change, 2013 fears, after 2012 of Severe Weather in Nigeria

By david