The way Nigerians haggles over prices of commodities in markets is a testament to the lifestyle of the people. We are just one of a kind. Many Nigerians in these places want to use the opportunity to stock their homes with foods. The way people from this part of the world go about pricing these commodities is in styles. You just have to be in Nigerian markets for some conversations to make your day. 5 Ways Nigerians Haggles in Markets The different ways by which Nigerians haggles in markets are listed below. It will suit you if you are in…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
Nigerians are full vibes everywhere they go including when they are on transit in passenger buses. If you have to make a journey by road on a public bus, you’ll definitely get to see characters that could take part in a Nollywood movie. No matter the distance you are covering in your journey, there are a set of people you cannot but meet in passenger buses. From Port Harcourt to Owerri, Lagos to Lokoja, or Ikot Ekpenne to Kano; you will see Nigerians in full action. 5 Types of People You’ll find in Nigerian Passenger Buses You must have travelled in…
Like we all know, in this country we have three categories of citizens, we have the rich, the middle class and the poor and due to different factors, money is not evenly distributed within these three categories, which makes it hard for learning at home. The Rich: this is the category of parents that can provide at least 90% of their children’s school needs.The Middle Class: this second stage of parents are those who meet up to at least 50% of their children’s school needs sometimes they are not able to pay for school demands on time.The Poor: these are the category…
A good relationship is a safe place for both people to love, honour, and respect one another. Of course, no relationship is perfect, so it’s important to acknowledge that there will be bumps in the road. Even the happiest of good relationships have their moments. But the anxiety of living in a broken or bad relationship takes so much energy that all your focus can go there, making it difficult to concentrate and do the things you need to do. However, when you’re in a good romantic relationship, you usually know. You’re happy, feel secure and stable, feel supported and…
Consuming groundnuts or peanuts is an extremely healthy habit. Peanuts, also known as groundnuts, are an excellent source of nutrition and are considered a wonder food due to their high protein content and numerous health benefits. They are a great source of healthy fats, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, and provide numerous health benefits such as helping to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. They can also help to reduce inflammation, promote digestive health, and are a good source of energy. Peanuts are also rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body from damage caused by free…
Mouth ulcers are painful sores that appear in the mouth. Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are tiny, uncomfortable lesions that generally appear on the lips or tongue. They typically appear on the inner lips, gums, tongue, roof of the mouth, or throat and may make it difficult to eat. Eating a lot of very acidic foods is typically a contributing factor. That’s why giving up acidic meals, especially acidic fruit, should be your first course of action if an ulcer starts to form. This will speed up your mouth’s healing process and reduce irritation. Check out these home…
Have you gotten your first salary of the year, here’s what to do; If you are a salary earner, it’s safe to assume you just got paid your first salary after what felt like three months. The Christmas period came with many occasions to go out, give gifts and travel. Perhaps, you like many others were anticipating your salary and barely survived until it came along, but now that it has come, here’s what you should do with it. Let the money sit in your account for a while Debit alerts are about to hit you and begin back-to-back. After…
Make your social life and interactions easier with these tips. Striking a balance between being yourself and allowing others to be themselves is tricky. Even the written rules are tough to follow on a bad day. But it is the ones we choose to willingly follow that make everyone’s life easier and happier. These 10 common courtsey practices apply to anyone anywhere and you will appreciate how much stress they take away from your life. 1. Empathise with the person giving you bad news If you know the person giving you bad news, acknowledge that it might be a difficult…
Doing something special on their wedding anniversary is one way to reaffirm your love for your partner. Every anniversary is a milestone and it’s worth celebrating. Choosing the best way to celebrate your wedding anniversary can be a confusing task, as the options are many. For the celebration, it is up to the couple what is the best way to do it. Some prefer something simpler and more intimate, and others may prefer something more sophisticated. The wedding celebration should mainly follow the will and style of the couple and it is of paramount importance that the celebration makes the…
Growing up, a lot of us saw native doctors or dibias as they are also called, prominent in Nollywood movies. The major thing that made them really identifiable was their mode of dressing that included a red attire or animal skin attire, accessories and most importantly, their eyes and bodies were decorated with white native chalk. Native chalk is also known as nzu by the Igbos, calabash chalk in English, or ndom by the Efik/Ibibios. It is an edible clay that is found mainly in Nigeria and other West African countries. Till date, this chalk has a huge significance to…
Naming ceremonies for newborns are always a thing of joy. In most African countries, names are treated with great significance and hence the need for a ceremony to announce the name of the child with an occasion. This ceremony is usually one marked with gifts, refreshments and some other activities depending on the tradition of that place. One usual practice in some naming ceremonies in some parts of Nigeria is rubbing of white powder. In some places, immediately after the birth of the child is announced, women around the neighborhood get white powder or white native chalk and rub it…
Jollof wars is not enough, do you know how many other food wars we could be having? It’s interesting that even though Nigerian and Ghanaians are not border countries, they have quite a lot in common, especially food. Yes, they engaged in friendly jollof wars now and then but do have many meals in common. Jollof rice There is no way we are going to start this list without mentioning the jollof rice we all know and love. Ordinary from Senegal and made from essentially the same ingredients, Nigerians and Ghanaians are jollof rice buddies. Banga soup This meal made…