The muslim eid-il kabir festival is two weeks and some days away and that presents an opportunity for a very lucrative business. Our findings reveal that you can actually multiply your income dealing in ram – buying from the North and selling in places like Lagos. It is a common practice for Muslims to kill ram [...]
Nigerian foods are just as diverse and exciting as they come. However, there are certain popular foods among the lot, which are defined by their ready availability, taste or price, making them regular staple meals among everyday Nigerians. As with most things, Nigerians are creative with food, coming up with different combinations which might sometimes come [...]
The Federal Government has approved a loan facility of N3.38 billion for Plateau Government to boost the production of Irish potatoes in the state, the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has disclosed. Adeosun made this known when she briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) [...]
How it all started It all started with a video of her on all social media platforms. Many people are familiar with the video of a woman marketing her ogiri with american accent (Watch video below). Meet the rebranded "ogiri woman" Her name is Ifeoma Uzoma (Oma Oma) and she has just been picked [...]
Chicken Stir-Fry is cheap, tasty and very easy to prepare. For this recipe, the main ingredients are Hoisin Sauce (this can be replaced with Oyster Sauce), White or Rice Vinegar, Soy sauce and Sesame Oil. You may also use any other protein you prefer instead of Chicken. Ingredients: 300g Boneless Chicken ( we are using [...]
Chemical fertilizers are expensive. Organic fertilizers are cost-free if you prepare the organic compost by yourself. Then aside from saving money by making your own organic fertilizer, your health also benefits for non-exposure to the adverse effect of chemicals. This is the big benefit to man for learning to make compost for their gardens. Benefits in the [...]
The agriculture industry is indeed a very large industry and it is responsible for the employment of loads of skilled and unskilled labor through out the whole world. It is a fact that there are several money spinning business opportunities in the agric sector and any serious minded investor can leverage on them to make [...]
Scotch Eggs are one of my favourite Nigerian snacks ever. I do realize Scotch eggs did not originate from Nigeria but they are so popular in Nigeria, one may as well class it as a Nigerian delicacy. Scotch eggs are basically deep fried Sausage-Meat-wrapped boiled Eggs. Scotch Eggs are either fried or baked, I prefer [...]
The chillipepper, or chilli, originated in South America and is now widespread throughout the tropics and subtropics. The insecticidal properties are highest in the ripe fruit especially in the skin and seed. Chillis act as a stomach poison, antifeedant and repellent to a number of pests. Note: Care should be taken when handling chillis because [...]
The Age of Organic Agriculture: Agriculture has been a part of human habitation since the earliest days of human settlements. When that initial person chose to sow seeds, it was the first time someone had figured out that seeds could be harvested and then grown for food, and the basis of agriculture, as well as the [...]
With long hours of fasting and a wide spread to choose from, eating healthy at an elaborate, appetising Iftar can sometimes be a distant dream. But that need not always be the case, because it is quite easy to eat and keep your weighing scale happy during this holy month. All you have to do [...]
Pineapple farming in Nigeria is another sure money maker. Thousands of fruit juices are made with pineapple and the makers of fruit juice are always on the look out for pineapple farm where they could buy their raw material. Go to mile 12 market or any market near you or even the fruit sellers near [...]
Can what you eat determine how soon you succumb to wrinkles? Certain foods can do more that widen your waistline; they actually accelerate aging in your body. If you eat highly inflammatory foods on a regular basis, they can do real damage to your body’s regulatory functions, leading to disease, cellular degeneration and yes, wrinkles. [...]
Ingredients 8 Red Scotch Bonnet Peppers (Rodo) (About 50 grams) 1 Small Tomato (About 50 grams) 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil 450 grams Minced Beef I medium Onion (peeled and grated) I small Ginger (About 15 grams) (peeled and grated) 2 Garlic Cloves (peeled and grated) 50 grams Tomato Paste ¾ teaspoon Salt 12 - 15 [...]
Sesame seeds may be tiny, but they have huge health benefits. They were worth their weight in gold during the Middle Ages, and for many good reasons. 1. FULL OF PROTEIN Sesame seeds are full of high quality protein. Protein makes up 20 percent of the seed with 4.7 grams of protein per ounce. 2. [...]
The basic process Sugar cane must be crushed to extract the juice. The crushing process must break up the hard nodes of the cane and flatten the stems. The juice is collected, filtered and sometimes treated and then boiled to drive off the excess water. The dried cane residue (bagasse) is often used as fuel [...]
Modern grocery stores and food co-ops are testaments to humanity’s dominance of Planet Earth. Regardless of your location or the time of year, you can likely find dozens or hundreds of types of fresh produce at the nearest big store. But our incredible food system hasn’t existed forever. Before the early 20th century, when modern [...]
Home edible plant grows are becoming increasingly popular among the health-conscious crowds. As more people become sickened by pesticides and other harmful substances on the foods that they eat, they turn to growing their own harvest. However, if you want to have a successful home grow, then you need to practice composting. Composting involves creating [...]
The GTBank’s annual Food & Drink Fair is a 2-day food exhibition and sales event that aims to project the diverse angles of the food industry by connecting various businesses involved in the production and sale of food-related items to a cosmopolitan audience of food enthusiasts. The event for this year was slated to hold [...]
Mushroom farming is one of the farming that holds high prospect but has never gained ground in Nigeria so far. Whether you decide to grow your mushrooms in your garden (for private consumption) or in a big farm (for commercial use), it is important that you know some important steps to take when growing mushroom. Few that are into mushroom farming [...]
