With his company FK.N.STL, Nigerian chef Tunde Wey is working to recover the indigenous seasonings of Nigeria. Focusing on the fermented plant protein iru, Wey hopes to give consumers a better understanding of the impact that global brands have on local traditions. Iru,…
Nearly a dozen fish species can WALK on land, study reveals
The cave angel fish was spotted in 2016 walking on land in a Thailand cave Experts have now uncovered 11 species of fish with the same ability The team analyzed the pelvic structure of 30 hillstream loach species They found 11…
World Trade Organization: How an African head could make a difference
With three of the eight candidates to become the next leader of the World Trade Organization (WTO) coming from Africa, BBC Africa business editor Zawadi Mudibo looks at what difference having one of them at the helm would make for…
GT Bank to reveal new MD/CEO pick by October
The Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Segun Agbaje revealed the bank will be concluding the process for selecting a new MD/CEO by the fourth quarter of 2020. Mr. Agbaje whose 10-year term as MD/CEO ends this year announced…
BN Cuisine: Here’s The Kitchen Muse’s Crispy Chicken Suya in a Wrap Recipe
On the latest episode of her vlog, Nigerian food vlogger Bukie of “The Kitchen Muse” shares her recipe for Crispy Chicken Suya wrap. This Crispy Chicken Suya in a wrap is the only addition you need to your lunch menu. Crispy, deliciously…
Federalism and its quaint Nigerian version
It was Professor Dotun Phillips, a development economist then of the University of Ibadan, who in the 1970s theorised a seminal differentiation between growth and development. His analogy of a grown child who critically lacks the possession of the requisite…
Can couples really get stuck together during sex?
It sounds like a scene from a trashy sex comedy. But stories of getting stuck during sex have been with us for centuries – and some of them might just be true. An emergency trip to hospital is never pleasant,…
LUC: Lagos woos property owners with discounts, waivers
Tank farm operators get ultimatum on planning permit Lagos property owners are to heave a sigh of relief as the State Government has announced waivers in the payment of the Land Use Charges (LUC) for year 2017, 2018 and 2019.…
Tyler Perry is America’s newest billionaire
Tyler Perry built a billion-dollar fortune writing, producing, and starring in films, television shows, and plays for Black audiences overlooked by mainstream Hollywood. Tyler Perry is America’s newest billionaire, according to Forbes. Forbes attributed Perry’s financial success to the fact…
10 Regional Fast Food Spots to Try on Your Next Road Trip (and One to Avoid)
Road trips and fast food are an obligatory coupling This year, as you travel across America, the need to stop for a quick bite is inevitable–prepacked sandwiches and granola bars can only take you so far. So, when the time…