Author: Ayomide Chipenwrites

Ehuru seeds, gotten from Ehuru also called Calabash nutmeg is indigenous to Africa and it goes by many names; ehiri, ariwo, Jamaican nutmeg, African nutmeg (Monodora Myristica), airama, to mention a few. Its seed is commonly used as part of a culinary requirement (as a substitute for the nutmeg) but less commonly, its plant is used as an ornamental plant in Indonesia. Ehuru, Monodora myristica, is an extremely useful plant as a whole. Its seeds are used as spices in West African dishes due to the taste and odour it shares with nutmeg. They are used in soups, stews, cakes…

Waterleaf, Talinum triangulare, is abundant in nutrients such as Vitamins A and C, it also contains minerals such as Iron, Calcium, and Phosphorus. Other nutrients such as Niacin, Thiamine, and Riboflavin are also abundant in waterleaf. Due to the abundance of these nutrients, this succulent vegetable provides an array of health benefits. [ninja_tables id=”67988″] What is waterleaf? Waterleaf, popularly called Gbure among the Yorubas, Ebe-dondon among the Edos, and Mgbolodi among the Igbos. It is a fleshy vegetable that is known for its culinary value and water abundance. It is a vegetable that is easy to come by and has…

African Pear, Dacryodes edulis, is an evergreen tree that grows in the humid and sub-humid regions o f the tropics.  It is grown in countries like Angola, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Malaysia for the many uses that can be derived from its leaves, trunk, and fruit. The tree grows to a height of up to 40 meters in the wild but when cultivated, it does not exceed 12 meters. [ninja_tables id=”68001″] The health benefits of African Pear are gotten majorly from its fruit and seeds. The fruit is high in vitamins, minerals, and oil. These nutrients are beneficial to…

Landing one of the highest paying jobs in Nigeria is no small feat. It requires an extensive level of experience, high academic qualification (in some cases), and high professional qualification. The average Nigerian seem to be employed in organizations where they get little pay compared to the lesser percentage in the labour force that gets bumper pay. The highest paying jobs span across different industries and sectors of the economy. Some require more consistent inter-personal relationship than others and will therefore require an academic qualification that caters to that need. Others require high technological know-how and consequently experience in the…

Deciding on which of the numerous courses can be regarded as the best science courses. Indecision as to what science course to study is a common dilemma for science students in Nigeria. Generally, it is advisable that candidates who wish to pursue a career that is rooted in the sciences to play to their strength. The best Science courses are arguable as it is a norm for different people to hold different courses in high esteem as a result of their love for these courses. However, this list is made devoid of emotion on the part of the writer. It…