by Bunmi Ogah Fermentation could be described as a process in which microorganisms change the sensory and functional properties of a food to produce an end product that is desirable to the consumer. Although, the end product might not be palatable if the wrong microorganisms contaminate and subsequently ‘ferment’ the food, fermentation id generally regarded …
Report A group of researchers at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State has concluded that the oil that is gotten from the seeds of chestnut fruits can be put to good use industrially in the making of many products. The main researcher, Betty Motoro, said that the oil was extracted from the seeds after …
By Bunmi Ojo What or who is an actuary? An actuary is a business professional who analyzes the financial consequences of risk. Actuaries use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to study uncertain future events, especially those of concern to insurance and pension programs. Actuaries could work for a wide range of companies, they include insurance companies, …
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by Foyeke Omole This is one of my serious posts (done with a straight face), where I present the true reason businesses fail despite numerous experts’ excuses, sorry, submissions. Year-in-year-out, the percentage of start-up businesses, across the globe, that crash increases. I am yet to see the record of a year when it decreased, and …
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By Kayode Olowe A structural civil engineer, Kayode Olowe, has stated that for construction purpose, palm kernels can be used to substitute for cement andgranite. According to this professional, this conclusion is based on a research work carried out in 2012 to determine the strength of concretewhen used as a replacement for either cement or …
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Report Cassava has been a major staple food crop in Nigeria for more centuries. Cassava roots provide an important source of energy-rich food for millions of people. However, one of their nutritional shortcomings is their potential toxicity due to the presence of two cyanogenic glucosides: linamarin and lotaustralin. Linamarin is a cyanogenic glucoside found in the leaves and roots of …
Hydrogen Cyanide in Cassava: Toxicity of a Staple Food Read More »
According to a study conducted in 2010 before the passage of the Freedom of Information bill into law, many factors were identified as the stumbling blocks to its highly anticipated effectiveness in tackling corruption in the country. These are discussed in a series of write-ups in the following months