Sachet water, or pure water as it is often called, is the most popular form of water available in Nigeria. It is cheap, it is very handy, and also readily available. Sachet water is sold both in the shops and on the road by hawkers. Because the production of sachet water is fairly easy to…
In recent times, there have been serious concerns about people living in refineries. Oil-producing countries, like Nigeria, have one or more refineries in different parts of the country. Nigeria currently has four refineries, while a fifth one is in the final stages of completion. Many people live around these refineries and are unaware or ignorant…
If you are someone who spends time on social media, you would have come across the word “colos” at least once. You may have also seen videos of people acting in funny or weird ways, and it would be termed as “acting on colos.” But what is colos, and why is it always brought up…
Oil spills occur when crude oil or its products (petrol, kerosene), escape from where they have been contained, such as pipeline or oil well, into the environment. This usually occurs by accident or by acts of sabotage. Oil spills are a serious environmental concern, due to the effect it has on everything in the environment,…
Meeting someone you wish to spend the rest of your life with can be such a magical feeling. But before you commit to them in marriage, you want to make sure nothing along the way would ruin your union. That is why it is advisable and very necessary that you conduct some medical tests before…
Cooking gas, originally known as Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG provides us with one of the fastest, eco-friendly, and affordable means of cooking food compared to its alternatives. As a result of that, we could notice that a lot of industries and households are beginning to switch to it lately, which is quite good anyways. However…
Elections are a critical component of any democratic system, allowing citizens to exercise their right to vote and shape the direction of their country. As the general elections draw near in Nigeria, it’s natural to be worried about the safety of yourself and your loved ones. Unfortunately, election periods in Nigeria are often accompanied by…
Poor sanitation can be described as a state of disorderliness or untidiness in an environment. The environment in question here could be just a room, a street, or even an entire state. Poor sanitation is the lack of good hygiene and care for one’s health. Basic acts like washing of hands and proper disposal of…
The combination of malt and milk is very common among Nigerians as they claim it maximizes blood production in the human body. Ultimately, these two drink combinations are given to people who donate blood or want to improve blood supply. However, does this mean that malt and milk can be used to regain blood in…
Bushmeat is prevalent in Nigeria. It is considered normal to eat wildlife animals, though not every animal. Bushmeat is a collective name for the meat of wild animals killed for food by hunters in many parts of Africa. Some common bushmeats are meats gotten from grasscutter, squirrel, monkey etc. Some ethnic group forbids eating certain…
