Archives Tag: Tomatoes

Did You Know? Food Health

6 Foods That Are Good For The Prostrate

April 19, 2022

Most men are nonchalant about their nutrition and health. They won’t eat right unless they have to. They don’t rest or exercise enough and they won’t go to the hospital until they absolutely must. The Creator is aware of this. That’s why he put women in their lives as mothers, wives, sisters and daughters. Part … Continue reading 6 Foods That Are Good For The Prostrate

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Food

Did You Know? 7 Foods That Can Boost Male Fertility

April 19, 2022

Once upon a time, men were associated with virility and infertility was considered a feminine affliction. Thus, women were blamed for a couple’s childlessness and were often the ones who went from place to place in search of a solution. Thankfully, the narrative is changing. Education has made people increasingly aware of the fact that … Continue reading Did You Know? 7 Foods That Can Boost Male Fertility

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Food

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

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Food

Did you Know? 8 Foods That are Rich in Vitamins

April 19, 2022

Vitamins are substances which the body needs to grow and develop normally. The body needs about 13 vitamins; they include vitamin A, the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, B-6, B-12 and folate), and vitamins C, D, E and K. Each vitamin has a specific job so a deficiency of any of them … Continue reading Did you Know? 8 Foods That are Rich in Vitamins

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BUSINESS

Tomato Jos Gets €3.9 Million to Build Irrigation and Tomato Processing Plant

April 19, 2022

Tomato Jos, a company that’s helping farmers in northern Nigeria increase their crop yields, has secured funding worth €3.9 million from a group of investors. The company will be deploying the funds to build a large tomato processing plant. Since its founding in 2014, Tomato Jos has worked with local tomato farmers to improve their … Continue reading Tomato Jos Gets €3.9 Million to Build Irrigation and Tomato Processing Plant

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Food

Recipe for Carrot Stew

April 19, 2022

White rice and tomato stew is the usual Sunday dinner for the average Nigerian family. But even when another food is on the menu for Sunday dinner, tomato stew for the week is still prepared for the family. The reason for this is simple. Tomato Stew not only goes with a variety of meals, it … Continue reading Recipe for Carrot Stew

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Food

Food Tips: 7 Foods that can Prevent Cancer

April 19, 2022

Cancer is an all encompassing word for a large number of non-communicable diseases that are characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and destroy normal body tissue. Cancer is one of the major causes of global mortality. In Nigeria, there continues to be an increase in the number of people dealing with … Continue reading Food Tips: 7 Foods that can Prevent Cancer

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Food

Video Of The Week: How To Make Tomato-less Chicken Stew

April 19, 2022

Some years back in Nigeria, there was a spike in Tomato prices across Nigerian markets. This, of course, led to the adaptation of different food alternatives of which Carrot was a popular one. Presently, Carrot is still used as a great option for the preparation of regular Chicken Stew as it does not only have … Continue reading Video Of The Week: How To Make Tomato-less Chicken Stew

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BUSINESS Personality Women

Mira Mehta, the American Entrepreneur Building a Tomato Business in Northern Nigeria

April 19, 2022

You’re a smart young woman living in the United States, with an MBA from Harvard and billion dollar corporations offering you jobs that many could only dream of getting. What do you do? Mira Mehta has an answer to this question: settle in a Northern Nigerian village and start a tomato farm there. It’s an … Continue reading Mira Mehta, the American Entrepreneur Building a Tomato Business in Northern Nigeria

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Agriculture Did You Know? Food

Did You Know? Nigeria is the Largest Producer of Fresh Tomatoes in Sub-Saharan Africa

April 19, 2022

Seasonal foods are foods that are harvested at a particular time of the year. This is usually the time when the produce is the cheapest and the freshest in the market. Now, you may not have considered this but every agricultural produce that we enjoy tells a story of triumph. Indeed, not every seed that … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria is the Largest Producer of Fresh Tomatoes in Sub-Saharan Africa

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LIFESTYLE

5 Foods To Eat Before Sex

April 19, 2022

Sex is a serious business, and you need to prepare for it each time. However, your choice of food may determine your performance level. Aphrodisiacs are things that stimulate sexual desire or arouse excitement within the body. Different kinds of foods or drinks can jump-start this libido, and really spice things up in the bedroom. So, whether it’s … Continue reading 5 Foods To Eat Before Sex

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Agriculture

How To Start A Tomato Farm

April 19, 2022

Even as Nigeria makes plans to diversify its revenue base away from oil, many have failed to tap into the agricultural sector. One of such opportunities, to be found in the agricultural sector, and to utilize efficiently this year, is tomato farming. Tomato is one of the most important vegetable crops grown all over Nigeria. … Continue reading How To Start A Tomato Farm

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Agriculture BUSINESS

Nigeria’s Tomato Business: Emerging from the Red?

April 19, 2022

Tomatoes haven’t always been a part of the average Nigerian’s diet. First cultivated in South America, they were spread throughout the world by roaming European colonists. Today, tomatoes are a necessary ingredient for many West African dishes. Because tomatoes have become such an important food requirement for many households, they are perennially in high demand. … Continue reading Nigeria’s Tomato Business: Emerging from the Red?

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Food

Foods to Keep Away from Your Refrigerator

April 19, 2022

Pretty much everything goes into the fridge once you have one. Most people think that all perishables should be stored in the fridge including condiments. This is not true because you may be doing more harm than good if you refrigerate some foods and fruits. Before the advent of refrigerators, there were foolproof methods of … Continue reading Foods to Keep Away from Your Refrigerator

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Agriculture ECONOMY

Why the Price of Tomatoes Has Soared

April 19, 2022

Astronomical. Stunning. Unbelievable. Just some of the adjectives employed by Nigerians who try to describe the rise in the price of tomatoes over the past few months. Buyers have had their eyes forced wide open in shock. Then laments have followed, with the price of a basket of tomatoes being pointed to as a symbol … Continue reading Why the Price of Tomatoes Has Soared

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