Foods

Have you ever wondered if red and green apples are different besides their colour? Apples, one of the world’s most common fruits, come in different colours, with red and green being the most prominent. Despite sharing a common name, red and green apples are different in terms of appearance, taste, …

IN a grand celebration of flavours and culinary talent, Ibadan Chops ‘n’ Chill is poised to take Ibadan by storm, inviting over 5,000 food enthusiasts to savour the city’s finest cuisine. More than just a food festival, this event aims to serve as a springboard for local chefs while positioning …

WHEN it comes to culinary artistry, Betty Harry stands out as a unique and passionate Peppersoup chef with a mission to elevate this beloved African dish to global recognition. As the CEO of The Pepper Soup Shop and the driving force behind The Pepper Soup Festival, Betty has carved a …

HUMANITY is blessed with the earth – one of the most natural resources ever known. This gift of nature is the magnanimity of elements such as air, water and fire. Earth otherwise known as Mother Nature is the keeper of what makes life so unique and special. Thus, a thick …

WaterAid, with funding from The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF), has launched an 18-month project targeted at improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services in four communities within and around the Maiduguri Metropolis in Borno State. The project, titled ‘Strengthening Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Service Delivery in Borno State, Nigeria …

Dr. Ferdinand Agwu, a former Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has cautioned against the risk of shunning zoning in the country. This was made known by Agwu when he and other Igbo elite paid a courtesy visit to the PUNCH Place, headquarters of The PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Lagos. …

Lagos State consumes an estimated N328 billion worth of cow meat per annum. About 98 per cent of cattle consumed in the state are from the northern part of the country or from across the border. The remaining 2 per cent is a shortfall in local production and represents about …

The President of Rice Millers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN) Peter Dama has said that the lingering insecurity across the country which has made it impossible for some farmers to access their farms, has left millers without paddy to mill. He said there are situations where after planting, farmers who were …

The Muhammadu Buhari-led government has again blamed external forces for the rising food and fuel prices in the country, saying it is a global phenomenon. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, described the rising prices of petroleum products in the country as a global problem. The minister who …

Bakers under the aegis of the Premium Bread-Makers Association of Nigeria have said a harsh business environment triggered by rising energy costs and increasing forex rates has caused some of its members across the country to shut down their business operations. Speaking in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, PBAN President, Emmanuel …