How To Take Care Of Your Skin In Nigeria
In recent times, people have become more interested in taking care of their skin. This…
How To Take Care Of Your Skin In Nigeria
In recent times, people have become more interested in taking care of their skin. This has led to the emergence of a range of skincare products and brands, all with the aim of helping people achieve the ‘perfect skin,’ no matter their skin tone. But taking care of your skin does not only involve using…
9 Exciting Health Benefits Of Acha (Digitaria exilis)
Digitaria exilis is a tiny variety of millet of the grass species that is cultivated in many parts of African. In Nigeria, it is known as acha or fonio and is widely eaten there. The Gambians refer to it as ‘findi‘ or ‘fundi.’ However, the common names of the plant are white fonio, fonio millet, and…
10 Healthy Vegan Foods In Nigeria
Thinking of having a change of diet? Try going vegan. Although the vegan diet has been around for quite some time now, its popularity has increased in recent years as people look for more ways to eat healthily. The ideal vegan diet consists of plant-based foods with nothing from animals. This includes meat and by-products…
Nigerian Child Vaccination Schedule 2026
Growing children are very fragile and susceptible to several diseases. That is why it is important that babies receive vaccines from the very point of birth. Immunization or vaccination is the act of giving the child vaccines that would help fight and prevent infectious diseases. Such diseases can hamper the child’s growth and result in…
13 Dynamic Health Benefits of Bitter Kola
Bitter kola, scientifically known as Garcinia Kola is a “bitter” fruit commonly consumed in some West African countries. Different tribes have different names for Bitter Kola in Nigeria; “Orogbo” in Yoruba, “Miji-goro” in Hausa and “Akiilu” in Igbo. This detailed articles aims at explaining the uses, nutritional properties and health benefits of bitter kola. [1]…
10 Nigerian Foods to Avoid When Trying to Lose Weight
The kind of foods you eat can contribute to your plan to lose weight or act against it. A lot of foods in Nigeria can give you more calories than you expect. This article provides you with 10 Nigerian foods to avoid when trying to lose weight. To lose weight, what you mainly have to…
How To Avoid Typhoid In Nigeria
Typhoid is one of the most common diseases that Nigerians are affected by. Whenever you visit a hospital with a high fever, fatigue, and headache, coupled with diarrhoea and weakness, there are high chances that you will be diagnosed with either Malaria or typhoid. While we understand there is a misdiagnosis of typhoid cases in…
10 Fortifying Nigerian Foods For Bodybuilding
So, you have decided to build your body and gain some muscles? You already know that you would have to hit the gym very often – daily if possible. But you would also have to eat well. Eating the right foods would help build your body and would make you start seeing results quickly. Not…
7 Essential Health Tips For The Harmattan Season
The late November into the whole of december doesn’t just signify the end of the year; it also introduces the harmattan season. This is characterized by cold and dry air that affects several regions in West Africa. This harsh season can last from the end of November into January and mid-March in some regions. The…
10 Common Healthy Legumes In Nigeria
Legumes are a type of plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. They are characterized by their fruit, which is a pod containing seeds. Nigeria is home to wide varieties of legumes, which are plants grown for their seeds. These seeds can be eaten as a vegetable or ground up and used in stews or…
