An air conditioner is, these days, considered an appliance you must have if you want to increase the comfort within your home. Stepping in from the hot outdoors into a room that is being cooled with an air conditioner is such a refreshing feeling. In a country like Nigeria, where the sun can get very…
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…
Air pollution is a serious issue in Nigeria. In 2019, Nigeria ranked fourth among countries with the most air pollution across the globe. The country also had the largest number of deaths due to air pollution in Africa. This article discusses the causes and health effects of air pollution in Nigeria. Air pollution happens when contaminants…
This article discusses the health effects of hard water, and provides answers to common questions about the safety of using hard water. How can water be hard? Some people might assume that hard water refers to ice, as that is water in its solid form. But hard water looks and feels like regular water. In…
As you anticipate the arrival of your baby, you will need to prepare and get things in place. The buildup to childbirth can be a hectic time, so it can be hard to remember to pack everything that you will need at the hospital for delivery. However, you don’t have to worry. This article provides…
Staying fit is very important but there is no doubt that it can be challenging. Sometimes, it may not be that the exercises you are doing are too strenuous or difficult but there is often a lack of motivation to continue and not lose focus. That is why certain things like music and devices that…
It is no doubt that a healthy diet promotes a healthy eyesight hence we are constantly advised to always eat healthy and minimize our intake of certain foods and spices. Here in Nigeria, there are several indigenous traditional meals that we can prepare and consume on daily basis to keep our eyes healthy. These meals…
The earth has seasons and times, and this is something that has remained constant and will likely continue to be the same. Though we have variations with the length of a season as a result of climatic change usually caused by various reasons. Some of these reasons include environmental factors, physical factors, and also geologic…
Catfish, scientifically known as Siluriformes, are a diverse group of ray-finned fish, which be found on all continents, except Antarctica. There are over 3000 species of catfish found in freshwater settings like rivers and streams. However, some species have evolved to live in saltwater and caverns. Catfish has been used to prepare delicacies such as catfish…
African yam bean is a plant that produces both tubers and bean seeds (legumes). African yam bean is scientifically known as Sphenostylis stenocarpa. The plant is native to Ethiopia but has spread to other parts of the continent. The part that is enjoyed depends on the location. For example, in Nigeria, the plant is grown for…
