Introduction Food is more than just sustenance — it’s culture, family, and daily life. But improper handling can turn meals into health risks. In Nigeria, where many meals involve fresh produce, local markets, and traditional cooking methods, observing proper food safety and hygiene becomes even more important. Here are seven essential tips every household should [...]
Introduction Agriculture remains one of Nigeria’s most promising yet under-leveraged sectors. For many young Nigerians, small-scale farming offers a pathway not just for food security, but also for stable income, entrepreneurship, and meaningful engagement with land. In this post, we explore why entering small-scale farming could be a wise move — and how to begin. [...]
Introduction Nigeria’s culinary heritage is full of wholesome, nutritious foods — many of which are often overlooked in modern diets. Incorporating traditional meals into your diet isn’t just about culture: it can significantly improve your health, energy levels, and overall well-being. Here are five indigenous Nigerian foods you should consider adding to your regular meals. [...]
Before the Lights, Before the Mic — There’s Food We often see our favorite Nigerian artists performing with so much energy — jumping, dancing, and singing for hours. But have you ever stopped to think: what did they eat before all that? Every artist has that one meal or snack that gets them hyped, calm, [...]
Introduction: When Culture Meets Cuisine Kunle Afolayan’s Aníkúlápó isn’t just a cinematic masterpiece — it’s a window into the heart of Yoruba life in pre-colonial Nigeria. Beyond the powerful storytelling and costumes, one detail that stands out is the authentic display of traditional food. From smoky village kitchens to calabashes filled with palm wine, the [...]
5 Breadfruit as a Yam Substitute – A Delicious Nigerian Twist In Nigeria, yam (especially white puna yam) has long held pride of place as a staple—whether boiled, roasted, pounded into iyan, or served with rich soups. But there’s another local gem gaining attention as a smart and tasty alternative: African breadfruit (Treculia africana), often [...]
Nigerian markets are both culturally and materially rich, and are different from markets in other parts of the world. These markets are so popular around the country that every Nigerian has heard about them at least once, and knows the what is sold in them. Here are top 10 famous markets in Nigeria and what [...]
Looking for a business activity? Why not look at trading in Yam. Yam is a common food staple not just in Nigeria but all over the world. Nigeria is a good source of varieties of yam. Zaki Biam, in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, has been described as the place with the [...]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved recommendations of a committee to review “with dispatch” 368 grazing sites in 25 states in the country “to determine the levels of encroachment.” The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement titled, ‘President Buhari approves review of grazing [...]
Kilishi or beef jerky, a favourite local food that originated in the North, is essentially made from thin strips of raw meat seasoned with spices (locally known as yaji – a mix of chilli, groundnut cake powder, pepper, and salt), smoked over woodfire and sun-dried in the open. The traditional method is a laborious and [...]
Lagos State Government says it has paid N38m for about 500 hectares of land acquired from 16 families at the Igbodu, Epe area of the state. The state said the land was acquired for agricultural activities. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya,who presented cheques to the beneficiaries in Lagos on Friday, said the [...]
Nigeria is by far the world’s largest producer of yams, accounting for over 70 –76 percent of the world production. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization report, in 1985, Nigeria produced 18.3 million tonnes of yam from 1.5 million hectares, representing 73.8 percent of total yam production in Africa. According to the 2008 figures, [...]
As the new planting season commences across the country, farmers are raising concern over the dual challenges of access to fertilizer and quality seedlings. Feelers across the states indicate that the current rising cost of food crops, linked to inflation, could be worsened as the price of fertilizers rises steeply, with the attendant consequences, in [...]
The Ondo State Government says it will henceforth auction off cows seized for destroying farmlands after getting a court order, while the owners of the seized cows will also be prosecuted. The State Commander of the State Security Network, Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this during the signing of an agreement for the release of [...]
The First Lady of Zamfara State, Hajiya Aisha Bello Muhammad Matawalle hassecured appointments of Special Assistants to Governor Bello Matawalle for 20 members of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in the state. The First Lady’s spokesperson, Zainab Abdullahi, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday. Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, the State Chairman MACBAN, Alhaji [...]
The Kwara Fish Farmers Association has revealed that about 20 tonnes of catfish valued at N20 million is produced and sold daily in Kwara State. The association’s Assistant Secretary, Jimoh Ahmed, disclosed this during a chat with our reporter in Ilorin, the state capital. According to him, “Kwara fish farmers produce 20 tonnes of catfish, [...]
Prices of perishable food items have soared in major markets in Lagos. A survey conducted by NAN in some major markets at Mile 12, Oyingbo and Mushin on Thursday and Friday showed that prices of some food items jumped by more than 25 per cent. A 40 kilogramme basket of tomato, which was sold [...]
Kwara State Police Command said it had deployed its men and officers to comb forest in Asa Local Government Area of the state in search of three farm managers abducted by gunmen from two poultry farms in Pampo village on Monday. The farm managers were reportedly seized by six heavily armed suspected kidnappers at their [...]
A law to prohibit the importation of rice into the country is underway in the House of Representatives. A Bill exclusively obtained by VANGUARD is entitled:” An Act to Provide for the Prohibition of Importation into Nigeria of Rice and the Penalty for the Contravention of the Said Prohibition and other Related Matters”. The Bill [...]
A fresh crisis appears to be brewing in the Ibarapaland area of Oyo State, following the return of Fulani herdsmen to the area and the alleged destruction of farms in the area. Fulani herdsmen had, in January, migrated out of Igangan and other communities in Ibarapa, Oyo State, following the eviction notice given to [...]
