All posts by Esther Owolabi
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How To Apply for NIRSAL Non-Interest Loan
The Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) offers non-interest loans to support agricultural and small-scale businesses in Nigeria. These loans aim to...
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Health Benefits of Mint Leaves
Mint leaves, scientifically known as Mentha, are aromatic herbs belonging to the Lamiaceae family, which also include basil, rosemary, and oregano. There are several varieties...
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7 Health Benefits of Curry Leaves
Curry leaves, not to be confused with curry powder, are the aromatic leaves of the curry tree (Murraya koenigii). Native to Southeast Asia, particularly India,...
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7 Health Benefits of Uziza Leaves
Uziza leaves are a popular herb in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, where they are widely used in traditional cuisine. The scientific name of this...
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Health Benefits of Afang Leaves
Afang, Gnetium Africanum (wild spinach), is a dark green leafy vegetable commonly found in the rainforests of West Africa. Igbos also call it okazi/ukazi leaf....
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Health Benefits of Lemon Grass
Lemongrass, scientifically known as Cymbopogon citratus, is a tropical plant native to regions like Southeast Asia, India, and Africa. It is widely cultivated for its...
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Health Benefits of Jute Leaves
Jute leaves, also known as ewedu leaves, saluyot leaves or molokhia, are leafy greens that originate from the Corchorus plant species. These nutritious leaves are...
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10 Health Benefits of Basil Leaves
Basil, scientifically known as Ocimum basilicum, is a popular herb in culinary practices worldwide. It belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae, and is native to...
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7 Health Benefits of Soursop Leaves
Soursop, also known as Graviola, is a prickly-skinned fruit native to tropical regions. It is a fruit from the Annona muricata plant. While the fruit...
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Benefits of Ugu Leaf
We continue with our healthy tips segment, and this time we talk about ugu leaf. Ugu, as it is popularly called in Nigeria, is a...