The cowrie shell is mother nature’s gift to man and it is free of manmade qualities, shines gloriously as a divine voice connecting the human race with the supernatural spirits. The cowries are called “Cypraea Annulus” or “Cypraea Moneta” which are commonly used for divination and was known as money cowrie, formerly used as currency …
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Ginger is a flowering plant with the scientific name “Zingiber officinale”; the plant has long narrow ribbed green leaves, with clusters of white and pink flower buds that blooms beautifully into a white or yellowish-green flower, it is mostly grown for its roots that is gnarled and knobby called the “rhizome” which has a brownish …
The kolanut trees are grown in the western parts of Nigeria by the yoruba speaking tribes which is called “Obi” with a thriving business in kolanut trade while the Hausa of northern Nigeria cherish and consume the kolanuts known as “Goro” as a favorite chewy snack more than any other tribes in Nigeria and turning …
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The fonio crop known as Acha in Nigeria is one of the world’s fastest maturing grains, growing well in poor, sandy soils irrespective of soil fertility and also amazingly growing in popularity all over the world, a wonder tiny grain with two species of the white fonio called (Digitaria Exilis) and the black fonio (Digitaria …
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The African locust bean tree with the scientific name “Parkia Biglobosa” has been used in all parts of Nigeria especially in the rural communities for the cure, treatment, or remedies of malaria, diabetes mellitus, infections, and inflammatory diseases. The African locust bean is a priceless multi-purpose tree; the seeds, pods, fruit pulp, bark, and leaves …
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Nigeria is the world’s highest producer of yams; a staple crop of economic importance as the lifeline and a major source of income for millions of Nigerians with an amazing cultural significance and value in the lives and homes of all Nigerians, crisscrossing all tribes, cultures, cuisines and traditional practices, standing very tall as a …
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Tomatoes a day keeps your heart beating for as long as you live: What are tomatoes? Tomato is scientifically called “Solanum Lycopersicum” and it is botanically a fruit; a nutrient-dense super-food that is so versatile which goes very well with other fruits and mixes in with a lot of vegetables for an endless number of …
Cassava is sold in every market stall in Nigeria, it is one of the first, easy and cheapest staple foods one sees in all the market places. Cassava is called “Rogo” in Hausa and also known as “Yuca” for others which is a root tuber that is refer to as the drought, war, and famine …
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The Desert Date Tree called “Aduwa” in Hausa is a thorny shrub; a naturally grown tree that tolerates heat, drought, surviving with annual rainfall, so indifferent to the soil type and the trees can withstand grass fires, adapted to the dry hot climatic environment and thrives in the heart of the Sahara of northeast Nigeria. …
The production of palm oil in Nigeria is the largest among African countries which serve as a means of livelihood for many rural families and is part of the farming culture of millions of people in the country until recently Nigeria was the world’s largest producer of palm oil but due to many factors; it …
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