Archives Tag: Oil

Cuisine Food

7 Tips For Bleaching Palm Oil

April 19, 2022

Bleaching palm oil is a process that involves heating up palm oil until it becomes translucent. Even though it is considered a necessary skill in Nigerian cooking,  a lot of people don’t know how to bleach palm oil. Them dey try oh! But their efforts always fall short of the mark. Thus, for the benefit … Continue reading 7 Tips For Bleaching Palm Oil

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BUSINESS Finance

Nigeria’s GDP: The Sectors Most and Least Affected by COVID-19

April 19, 2022

On Monday, August 24, the National Bureau of Statistics released its quarterly GDP report for Nigeria. The document details the growth of the Nigerian economy over the period between April and June. Read more about Finance This was the period just after the most severe lockdown measures were eased. True to analyst’s expectations, the figures … Continue reading Nigeria’s GDP: The Sectors Most and Least Affected by COVID-19

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Hair

DIY Wednesday: Hot Oil Massages

April 19, 2022

What is a hot oil massage? Hot oil massages relax your scalp and help increase the health of your hair. Incorporating hot oil massages into your regular hair care regiment has numerous benefits. According to Style Craze, hot oil massages cause hair growth because massaging your scalp with hot oil increases the circulation of blood, … Continue reading DIY Wednesday: Hot Oil Massages

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Beauty

Brands We Love: Ajali Handmade Naturals

April 19, 2022

After battling through a particularly difficult illness, Ifeyinwa Ojekwe decided to make positive tweaks to her lifestyle. She became a big fan of natural skin care, and sought out organic products in local stores. When she failed to find body stores with purely natural creams and oils on offer, she made the items herself. In … Continue reading Brands We Love: Ajali Handmade Naturals

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Beauty

7 Nigerian Organic Brands You Should Know – Part II

April 19, 2022

As we noted in 7 Nigerian Organic Brands You Should Know two years ago, “the world has gone organic”. In this second installment, we bring you 7 more Nigerian brands you should totally check out if you care about what goes on your skin and in your hair, and need assurance that it’s all natural. … Continue reading 7 Nigerian Organic Brands You Should Know – Part II

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Politics

ThrowBack Thursday: Ogoni 9 and the Gallows of the Abacha Junta

April 19, 2022

On November 10, 1995, nine leaders of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Ken Saro-Wiwa, Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo, Daniel Gbooko, Paul Levera, Felix Nuate, Baribor Bera, Barinem Kiobel, and John Kpuine were summarily executed based on trumped up charges of murder. Led by Ken Saro-Wiwa, the movement had been a … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Ogoni 9 and the Gallows of the Abacha Junta

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Food Tips

How to Make Avocado Oil

April 19, 2022

Homemade oils are fresher and healthier than commercial oils which are often extracted with harmful chemical solvents. In essence, you can guarantee their sources. Avocado oil is extracted from the pulp of the avocado fruit. It is healthy, has a lot of nutritional benefits and a whole lot of other uses. It is used as cooking … Continue reading How to Make Avocado Oil

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BUSINESS

Did You Know? Nigeria’s Most Valuable Exports

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria’s Most Valuable Exports

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DIY

DIY: How To Make Catfish Viscera Oil

April 19, 2022

Catfish viscera oil is made from the viscera – internal organs of the catfish. Catfish oil is a dietary source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids which help maintain heart and vascular health in humans. The omega-3 levels in catfish are very low compared to other fish species but have notable health benefits. It lowers lower … Continue reading DIY: How To Make Catfish Viscera Oil

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Food

How To Prepare Yamarita Fries

April 19, 2022

Yamarita is simply boiled yam, coated with egg, and then, fried into a delicious, crispy, brown delight. Yamarita, also called ‘dun dun oniyeri’ or toasted yam egg, is a very easy and straightforward meal to cook and can be eaten with a variety of stews and sauces. Ingredients 1 Medium tuber of yam 2-3 Eggs … Continue reading How To Prepare Yamarita Fries

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Eterna Secures Castrol Distribution in Nigeria 

April 19, 2022

Following on from its 2015 distribution agreement with Castrol, Eterna PLC has been granted the license to blend and distribute Castrol Automobile and Industrial lubricants at its Sagamu, Ogun State facility. Eterna’s portfolio of Castrol Automobile lubricants comprises of four products selected to serve a wide spectrum of Nigerian consumers.  They are Castrol GTX Essential, … Continue reading Eterna Secures Castrol Distribution in Nigeria 

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Health

Nutritional Benefits of Palm Oil

April 19, 2022

Palm oil is highly nutritious and is an extremely useful cooking oil offering a lot of health benefits. It’s derived majorly from two kinds of palm fruit; African palm oil (Elaeis guineensis) which is found in African regions, and the American oil palm (Elaeis oleifera) which is found in South America. It contains natural unique … Continue reading Nutritional Benefits of Palm Oil

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Health

Best Cooking Oils for a Good Health

April 19, 2022

When it comes to cooking we use oil in diverse ways; for baking, frying, boiling, greasing etc. But, high consumption of oily food endangers our health and can lead to several ailments like depression, the risk of heart disease, obesity, cancer just to name a few. Cooking oils have a temperature at which they start … Continue reading Best Cooking Oils for a Good Health

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Food

How to Preserve Your Foodstuff from Spoilage

April 19, 2022

Food is expensive and wastage should be avoided as much as possible because there are a lot of people out there who cannot afford a day’s meal. Foodstuff in the market has doubled in price compared to what was obtainable before. But what do you do when the foodstuff you have keeps getting spoiled or … Continue reading How to Preserve Your Foodstuff from Spoilage

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Entertainment

Showbiz Will Save Nigeria- Senator Florence Ita-Giwa

April 19, 2022

By Nelson Odu Ageless politician and frontline activist for Bakassi Indigenes, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, has assured Nigerian youths who have interest in movies, music and fashion to keep faith with their dreams and passion because according to her. the Nation will soon come to terms with the reality of the enormous potentials in the industry. … Continue reading Showbiz Will Save Nigeria- Senator Florence Ita-Giwa

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