These things were believed by the Igbo people in the ancient days and some still prevail to this day. The Igbos are the people of an ethnic group native to southeastern Nigeria. In ancient times, rules and beliefs were adapted to keep the sanity of the land and not incur the wrath of the gods. Most of these beliefs were born out of fear of the unknown. Even though they are thousands of years old, they are still believed and practiced by a lot of people. Ogbanje In things fall apart, Chinua Achebe states that Ogbanje is ” a ‘wicked’…
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Productivity is how efficient you are at completing tasks. Productivity is needed in your day-to-day life. Productivity helps to reduce stress and prevent mistakes. Productivity will also help you to be more effective, especially in achieving your goals. Here are some of the ways you can be more productive; Have a to-do list Write out a list of activities or things you need to do for the day. This will help increase your productivity and also reduce stress. Having so many tasks can be very overwhelming, especially when you can’t remember everything. Having a to-do list will help you to…
An affordable source of protein, eggs have been a dietary staple since time immemorial. The continued presence of eggs in the human diet is largely linked to them being a major source of protein, calcium, and several vitamins and nutrients. Asides from that, eggs have a higher shelf life and offer a larger culinary variety, including hard-boiled eggs, omelettes, and devilled eggs, to mention a few. Still, wondering why you need to include this fantastic protein in your diet? Here are five health benefits of eating eggs daily: They’re filling and energising A single large egg contains up to 70…
Avocados can be added to many recipes to give your meals a nutritional boost. An avocado is a bright green fruit with a large pit and a dark leathery skin. Also known as alligator pear or butter fruit, avocados are actually a type of berry. Avocados may have a range of health benefits, including improving digestion, decreasing the risk of depression, and protecting against cancer. Here are 5 delicious ways to add avocados to your diet: 1) As fries Avocado fries can be used as an appetizer, side dish, or in place of normal potato fries. They can be deep-fried…
10 African countries with the lowest foreign exchange reserves.The list was compiled using data obtained from the World Bank.Do note that foreign exchange reserves are typically dollar-denominated assets that are held on reserve by central banks. Amid forecasts of drastic declines in global economic growth and possible stagflation threats, many African countries are also grappling with a serious dollar shortage crises. The forex crises has already dealt a huge blow on many economies on the continent. For instance, we reported last week on how foreign airlines operating in Nigeria are finding it difficult to repatriate their earnings due to the country’s inability to raise dollars for…
20 African countries with the most expensive prices of mobile data.This list is courtesy of Statista, as we relied on data provided by the research firm and dated December 2021. Earlier, we reported about the agitation by Nigerian telecom operators to increase the prices of the services, a development that was met with uproar across the country. Just in case you missed that, the telcos wrote the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to demand an upward review of the prices of data, call and SMS; citing higher cost of doing business. Needless to say that Nigerians weren’t too pleased with the…
Seychelles has the most expensive fuel in Africa at $7.213 per gallon of petrol.Conversely, Libya has the cheapest fuel in Africa at $0.118 per gallon of petrol.Generally, richer countries have higher prices while countries that produce and export oil have significantly lower prices. The cost of a gallon of petrol has soared worldwide, and Africans are not the only ones to experience pain at the pumps due to the Russian invasion. The average price of gasoline around the world is $5.51 per gallon. However, there is a substantial difference in prices among countries due to the various taxes and subsidy…
Starting from July 13, 2022, bakers in Nigeria would be embarking on a 2-week warning strike, unless the government intervenes. The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN) said the warning strike became necessary due to the soaring prices of baking materials, especially wheat. Increase in prices of bakery materials, especially flour and sugar having reached unprecedented levels. For example, flour is now between N25,000 and N27,500, so also other ingredients,” said a part of the communique that was issued to Nigerian bakers. According to the association, previous attempts to get the government intervene in the matter have failed…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says it will issue Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPL) to successful awardees of Marginal Fields in the 2020 Bid Round on Tuesday. Mr Gbenga Komolafe, the Chief Executive Officer, NUPRC, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the PPL is expected to ensure that the awardees contribute to the country’s increased crude oil production capacity which currently stood around 1.4 million barrels per day. The country had in recent times failed to meet the 1.799 million barrels per day capacity allocated to it by…
Mondays are inevitable. The Monday blues? Turns out, they don’t have to be. As you gear up for the busy fall season, try these tips to start off your week in a healthier way. Do these 8 things and your Mondays are good. 1. Make a Monday to-do list—on Friday. The end of the week may be cause to celebrate, but don’t make it official until you’ve written a to-do list for Monday. Everything you need to accomplish next week will be top of mind, so it makes sense to capture it at this time. But there’s another reason. “If…
Want to know the best tips for making the perfect smoothie? The number trick is, freeze all the ingredients ahead of time. All of them! Even the nuts. When everything is uniformly cold, it blends better, according to experts. Of course, the temptation is to cut corners and use ice. Don’t do it. Don’t use ice. If you are the type that likes to make smoothies all the time, it is advisable that you freeze the ingredients in larger amounts and just portion out what you need when you need it. After freezing them, put them in a freezer bag…
Whether you’re just getting started with making cookies from scratch or you’re already the star baker at every gathering, these tips will help you make perfect cookies in every batch. Across the world, cookies are one of the most popular homemade treats and as the baking culture grows in Uganda, the same trend is happening in our homes today as well. The beauty with baking cookies is that you don’t need any special equipment. Cookies are probably the easiest thing to make once you get to actually try it out yourself. Here are the tips you need to know to…