Online Jobs Can Make A Nigerian Unemployed Graduate Rich

Getting a job in Nigeria has never been easy unless you have this special connect that can link you. It’s not just easy spending years in the university and coming out to join the queue of those in the labour market job hunting. But not-withstanding, the race it’s not for the ones work the hardest but to those who work the smartest. It’s not easy being a Nigerian unemployed graduate. The shame, loss of self-confidence, that your peers who had gotten something good doing with their lives have left you behind.

If you cannot get a job offline why don’t you try online jobs. Many of them are freelance. I know many who makes a lot of money daily and weekly from online jobs more that those earning a regular monthly salary.

Here are 4 lucrative online jobs a Nigerian unemployed graduate can do to make money.

Content writing/provider: content writing is very lucrative. Presently, blogs, sites and companies are looking for content writers and providers to create contents for their websites and other social media platforms for promotions. So you can actually stay at home and become a freelance content writer. I know content writers who charges as much as N2,000 per article. So imagine you charging N1,000 and you write for about 5 to 10 companies daily. Oga you don make money pass some civil servants. If you are good in writing, why don’t you advertise yourself on social media and other websites like Nairaland. Those who needs your services will get intouch with you.

Digital marketing: All companies needs digital marketers. As business trends are changing, companies, brands are marketing and promoting their brands on the internet so they need digital marketers who can use online avenues and tools like social medias, emails, blogs, websites etc to market their products and services. You can become a freelance digital marketer, promoting goods and services for companies.

Social media manager: So many guys have turned to millionaires by getting paid managing social media handles for brands. Some weeks back, I was contracted by two brands to manage their social media handles, posting daily news about the company and new innovations while seating at the comfort of my house. Ofcourse I was paid for it. If I can do it! You can. Being a Nigerian Unemployed graduate doesn’t limit you delving into other things. You can really make huge amount of money managing many company’s handles.

Blogging: If I for no add this one, e go get as e be. In the last couple of years, blogging has taken new dimensions. Bloggers are richer than some musicians, if you doubt go and ask Linda ikeji. Yes you are unemployed but you can still create your own economy, become self-employed and blog for people. But you just have to be patient to eat the fruit of your labour.

5 Ways To Make Internet Connection Fast On Your Android Smartphone

One of the things that really annoy many people is slow Internet.. Although most times our network operators are to blame but we can also do our own little part to avoid getting worried about how slow our phone is in browsing, here's a round up of methods that you can use to boost your Internet speed.




#1 Check the Cache in Your Phone

If your phone Internet speed is getting slow and you don’t know how to make it faster, start by clearing the cache on your smartphone. Most times, the internet speed on your phone becomes slow when the cache after accessing various websites and downloading the different apps on the phone becomes full.





#2.Uninstall Unnecessary Apps

Check your app list and uninstall apps that are not too important for you. The presence of many useless apps in your smartphone will definitely lower the performance of the phone in terms of speed and Internet connection.




#3.Select Network Connection to 3G or 4G

4G and 3G connections are faster than GSM and 2G networks. Some devices automatically turn off their 3G services so you need to turn it on again.

To speed up your data connection speed, you need to change your preferred network connection to 3G, WCDMA or 4G instead of GSM or 2G.



#4 Enable Text only Mode in the Browser

If you don't necessarily need images while browsing and you only need texts for browsing, then you can enable text mode in the browser you're using. This can be done by disabling the images in the browser.



#5.Select a Faster Web Browser for Your Phone

The web browser you're using plays a major role in enhancing the overall internet connection speed in your phone. You can try out Opera Mini, UC Browser, Google Chrome and Puffin Browser. The fastest I've used so far is puffin browser.

LASTEST JOBS OPENING IN NIGERIA AND WORDLDWIDE

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    RusselSmith Group Fresh Graduate & Exp. Job Recruitment (6 Positions) - UPDATED
    Inspirational: How I Got Three Job Offers Within a Week - Nigerian Graduate Shares Stunning Testimony
    Mosra Enerji Limited Fresh Job Recruitment 2017
    Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited Fresh Job Vacancies 2017
    North East Regional Initiative (NERI) Fresh Graduate & Exp. Job Recruitment (8 Positions) - UPDATED
    iROKOtv Massive Offline Agents Recruitment 2017
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    Ornamental Agro-Allied Enterprises Fresh Graduate & Exp. Job Recruitment (8 Positions)
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    Ornamental Agro-Allied Enterprises Graduate Trainee Recruitment
    American University of Nigeria (AUN) Fresh Job Recruitment 2017 - Updated
    Lextorah Limited Fresh Job Recruitment (14 Positions) - UPDATED
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    Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Board NSHIP Verifier Internship Program 2017
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    News: Nigerian Army Releases List of Recruitment Intake & Details of Zonal Screening Exercise
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    State Engineers at the North East Regional Initiative (NERI)
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    Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officers at the North East Regional Initiative (NERI) - Yobe & Borno
    Finance Officers at the North East Regional Initiative (NERI) Nigeria
    Regional Sales Manager at Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited
    Supervisors, Sales and Marketing at Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited
    Group Head, Sales and Marketing at Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited
    Front Desk/Online Marketing Executives at Skill Enhancement Centre (SENCE) Limited
    Graphic Designers/Illustrators at Novateur Nigeria
    Administrative Assistants at Rainbow Group International
    Warehouse/Raw Materials Officers at an FMCG Company
    Graduate Business Development Officers (Marketing) at ToLet.com.ng
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    Maintenance Officers at an FMCG Company
    Admin/Human Resources Officers at an FMCG Company
    Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (South West 2)
    Marketing & Sales Executives at an FMCG Company
    Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (South West 1)
    Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (South South 2)
    Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (South South 1)
    Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (South East 2)
    Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (South East 1)
    Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (North West Zone 2)
    Experienced Accountants at an FMCG Company
    Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (North West Zone 1)
    Experienced Food Technologists at an FMCG Company
    Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (North East Zone 2)
    Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (North East Zone 1)
    Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (North Central Zone 2)
    Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (North Central Zone 1)
    Zone Field Coordinator at IHS Towers
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    Procurement Analysts at IHS Towers
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    Sales Representatives at Sinai Limited
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    Ticketing and Reservation Officers at Teefum Travels & Tours Limited
    Account Payable Executives at Reckitt Benckiser (RB)
    Logistics/ Travel Officers at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)
    Purchasing/Procurement Cordinators at 360 Degree Habitat Limited
    BCBS 239 RDARR Manager at a Reputable Financial Institution - Workforce Management Centre
    Children`s Nurse at Bizafin Consulting Services
    Accountants at Drinks.ng
    Front Desk Officers at Bleuapple Consulting
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    Administrative Assistant at a Fast Growing Outreach Ministry
    Graduate Quantity Surveyors at a Reputable Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Services Company
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    Teachers and Drivers at a Leading Private School
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    Sales Executives at BMS International Resources Limited
    Financial Controllers at WTS Energy
    Senior Advisor - Governance & Policy at SALL Associates Limited /Gte - Chemonics International
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    Hydraulic/Hydrology/Drainage Engineers at a Leading Civil/Structural Engineering Consulting Firm
    Bridge/Structural Engineers at a Leading Civil/Structural Engineering Consulting Firm
    Finance and Treasury Officers at a Multinational Organization - Bleuapple Consulting
    Team Leader/Project Managers at a Leading Civil/Structural Engineering Consulting Firm
    Business Development Officers at a Trade and Logistics Company - Bleuapple Consulting
    Graduate Executive Assistants at a Multinational Organization - Bleuapple Consulting
    Technical Support Executives at Tizeti Network Limited
    HR Specialist - Talent Management at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates
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    Executive Assistant / Office Manager at a New Port/Terminal Venture
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Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening 2017

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:28 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for the 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. Candidates are to view their names according to their geo political zones:

IHS Towers Fresh Job Recruitment (6 Positions)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 08:10 AM PST
IHS Towers, the largest independent mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:

Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Fresh Job Recruitment 2017

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:33 AM PST
Reckitt Benckiser (RB), the world`s leading consumer health and hygiene company, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following positions below:

RusselSmith Group Fresh Graduate & Exp. Job Recruitment (6 Positions) - UPDATED

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:55 AM PST
RusselSmith Group, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following graduate and experienced positions below:

Inspirational: How I Got Three Job Offers Within a Week - Nigerian Graduate Shares Stunning Testimony

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:17 AM PST
A Nigerian youth has recounted his progress in overcoming the menace of unemployment which has affected a vast majority of Nigerian higher institution graduates in the labour market.

Mosra Enerji Limited Fresh Job Recruitment 2017

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 11:08 AM PST
Mosra Enerji Limited, an indigenous Coal Exploration and Mining Company, is currently recruiting qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions below:

Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited Fresh Job Vacancies 2017

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 10:43 AM PST
Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:

North East Regional Initiative (NERI) Fresh Graduate & Exp. Job Recruitment (8 Positions) - UPDATED

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 10:56 AM PST
North East Regional Initiative (NERI), an International Development Organization, is recruiting to fill the following graduate and experienced positions below:

iROKOtv Massive Offline Agents Recruitment 2017

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:34 AM PST
IROKO Partners Limited, owner of iROKOtv, is recruiting massively for Offline Agents in Lagos. Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Recruitment for Supply Finance Managers

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:37 AM PST
Reckitt Benckiser (RB), is recruiting to fill the position of: Supply Finance Manager. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess minimum of a Bachelors Degree.

Ornamental Agro-Allied Enterprises Fresh Graduate & Exp. Job Recruitment (8 Positions)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 12:29 AM PST
Ornamental Agro-Allied Enterprises, is recruiting to fill the following graduate and experienced positions below:

Oxfam Nigeria Fresh Job Recruitment 2017

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 01:11 AM PST
Oxfam Nigeria, is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

Bleuapple Consulting Fresh Graduate & Exp. Job Recruitment (5 Positions)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 03:24 AM PST
Bleuapple Consulting - Our client, is recruiting on behalf of its clients in various sectors to fill the following graduate and experienced positions below:

Nile University of Nigeria Academic & Non-academic Staff Job Recruitment (20 Positions) - Re-advertised

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 04:13 AM PST
Nile University of Nigeria, invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following academic and non-academic staff positions below:

Ornamental Agro-Allied Enterprises Graduate Trainee Recruitment

Posted: 01 Feb 2017 11:58 PM PST
Ornamental Agro-Allied Enterprises, is recruiting to fill the position of: Graduate Trainee. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess a Degree or HND in any discipline.

American University of Nigeria (AUN) Fresh Job Recruitment 2017 - Updated

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 05:56 AM PST
The American University of Nigeria (AUN), is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:

Lextorah Limited Fresh Job Recruitment (14 Positions) - UPDATED

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 05:07 AM PST
Lextorah Limited, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following positions below:

Tizeti Network Limited Fresh Job Recruitment (6 Positions) - UPDATED

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 04:48 AM PST
Tizeti Network Limited, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:

Bristow Group Fresh Job Recruitment 2017 - UPDATED

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 02:10 AM PST
Bristow Group, the leading provider of helicopter services to the worldwide offshore energy industry, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:

Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Board NSHIP Verifier Internship Program 2017

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 04:43 AM PST
Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Board (OSPHCDB), invite applications from suitably qualified candidate for the 2017 Nigeria State Health Investment Project (NSHIP) Verifier Internship Program. The Verifier Internship Program is a local capacity building program designed to meet the demands of the NSHIP implementation

Plant Managers at a Multinational FMCG Company

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 04:33 AM PST
A Multinational FMCG Company, is recruiting to fill the position of: Plant Manager. The position is located in Ogun State. Interested candidates should possess a Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, with at least 10 years work experience.

News: Nigerian Army Releases List of Recruitment Intake & Details of Zonal Screening Exercise

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 11:05 AM PST
The Nigerian Army has announced the release of results for the 76 regular recruits intake Pre-Screening Examination, in a statement signed by the Nigerian Army`s Chief Administration, Maj Gen M.I. Alkali and posted on its Facebook page, on Thursday.

News: FG to Begin Skills Acquisition Training in 18 States

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 05:56 AM PST
The Federal Government says it will begin skill acquisition training in 18 states across the six-political zone of the federation in March. The Minister of Labour and Employment, said that 50, 000 youths would be captured in the first phase of the training.

State Engineers at the North East Regional Initiative (NERI)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 10:55 AM PST
The North East Regional Initiative (NERI) Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position of: State Engineer. The position is located in Borno State. Interested candidates should possess a University Degree in Civil Engineering or similar field of study, with a minimum of 5 years work experience.

Graduate Electrical Engineers at a Mechanical Engineering Firm - Whytecleon Limited

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 10:33 AM PST
Whytecleon Limited - Our client, a Mechanical Engineering Firm, is recruiting to fill the position of: Electrical Engineer. The position is located in Abuja. Interested candidates should possess a University degree or HND in Engineering.

Graduate Administrative Assistants at a Leading Mechanical Engineering Firm - Whyte Cleon Limited

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 10:32 AM PST
Whyte Cleon Limited - Our client, a Leading Mechanical Engineering firm, is recruiting to fill the position of: Administrative Assistant. Interested candidates should possess B.Sc/HND qualification.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officers at the North East Regional Initiative (NERI) - Yobe & Borno

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 10:29 AM PST
The North East Regional Initiative (NERI) Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position of: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer. The position is located in Yobe and Borno States. Interested candidates should possess a University degree in International Development, Social Science, Economics, or related field, with at least 2 years work exxperience.

Finance Officers at the North East Regional Initiative (NERI) Nigeria

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 10:25 AM PST
The North East Regional Initiative (NERI) Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position of: Finance Officer. The position is located in Abuja. Interested candidates should possess a Bachelors` degree or professional Accounting/Financial qualification.

Regional Sales Manager at Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 10:24 AM PST
Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited, is recruiting to fill the position of: Regional Sales Manager. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess a HND or Degree in any discipline, with at least 8 years work experience.

Supervisors, Sales and Marketing at Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 10:19 AM PST
Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited, is recruiting to fill the position of: Supervisor, Sales and Marketing. The position is located in Abuja. Interested candidates should possess B.Sc/HND in any discipline, with a minimum of 4 years work experience.

Group Head, Sales and Marketing at Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 10:15 AM PST
Louis Valentino Nigeria Limited, is recruiting to fill the position of: Group Head, Sales and Marketing. The position is located in Abuja. Interested candidates should possess B.Sc/HND in any discipline, with at least 8 years work experience.

Front Desk/Online Marketing Executives at Skill Enhancement Centre (SENCE) Limited

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:51 AM PST
Skill Enhancement Centre (SENCE) Limited, is recruiting to fill the position of: Front Desk/Online Marketing Executive. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess minimum of first Degree in relevant field, with at least 1 year work experience.

Graphic Designers/Illustrators at Novateur Nigeria

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:42 AM PST
Novateur Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position of: Graphic Designer/Illustrator. The position is located in Abuja. Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor`s Degree or Diploma in a related field, with at least 2 years of work experience.

Administrative Assistants at Rainbow Group International

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:40 AM PST
Rainbow Group International, is recruiting to fill the position of: Administrative Assistant. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess OND in relevant field.

Warehouse/Raw Materials Officers at an FMCG Company

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:36 AM PST
An FMCG Company located in Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position of: Warehouse/Raw Materials Officer. Interested candidates should possess HND or Degree in the related field, with at least 3 years work experience.

Graduate Business Development Officers (Marketing) at ToLet.com.ng

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:32 AM PST
ToLet.com.ng, is recruiting to fill the position of: Business Development Officer (Marketing). The position is located at Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor`s Degree in any relevant field, with 0-2 years work experience.

Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) Officers at an FMCG Company

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:32 AM PST
An FMCG Company located in Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position of: Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) Officer. Interested candidates should possess HND or Degree in the related field, with at least 3 years work experience.

Maintenance Officers at an FMCG Company

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:30 AM PST
An FMCG Company located in Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position of: Maintenance Officer. Interested candidates should possess HND or Degree in the related field, with at least 3 years work experience.

Admin/Human Resources Officers at an FMCG Company

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:29 AM PST
An FMCG Company located in Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position of: Admin/Human Resources Officer. Interested candidates should possess HND or Degree in the related field, with at least 3 years work experience.

Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (South West 2)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:20 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. The candidates whose names appear below will participate in the Zonal Screening Exercise which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Marketing & Sales Executives at an FMCG Company

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:19 AM PST
An FMCG Company located in Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position of: Marketing & Sales Executive. Interested candidates should possess HND or Degree in the related field, with at least 3 years work experience.

Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (South West 1)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:18 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. The candidates whose names appear below will participate in the Zonal Screening Exercise which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (South South 2)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:17 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. The candidates whose names appear below will participate in the Zonal Screening Exercise which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (South South 1)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:15 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. The candidates whose names appear below will participate in the Zonal Screening Exercise which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (South East 2)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:14 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. The candidates whose names appear below will participate in the Zonal Screening Exercise which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (South East 1)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:12 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. The candidates whose names appear below will participate in the Zonal Screening Exercise which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (North West Zone 2)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:10 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. The candidates whose names appear below will participate in the Zonal Screening Exercise which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Experienced Accountants at an FMCG Company

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:10 AM PST
An FMCG Company located in Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position of: Experienced Accountant. Interested candidates should possess HND or Degree in the related field, with at least 3 years work experience.

Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (North West Zone 1)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:08 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. The candidates whose names appear below will participate in the Zonal Screening Exercise which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Experienced Food Technologists at an FMCG Company

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:08 AM PST
An FMCG Company located in Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position of: Experienced Food Technologist. Interested candidates should possess a HND or Degree in the related field, with at least 3 years work experience.

Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (North East Zone 2)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:06 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. The candidates whose names appear below will participate in the Zonal Screening Exercise which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (North East Zone 1)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:04 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. The candidates whose names appear below will participate in the Zonal Screening Exercise which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (North Central Zone 2)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 09:02 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. The candidates whose names appear below will participate in the Zonal Screening Exercise which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Nigerian Army 76 RRI List of Shortlisted Applicants for Zonal Screening (North Central Zone 1)

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 08:52 AM PST
The Nigerian Army, has released the list of Shortlisted Applicants for 76 Regular Recruits Intake Zonal Screening. The candidates whose names appear below will participate in the Zonal Screening Exercise which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Zone Field Coordinator at IHS Towers

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 08:07 AM PST
IHS Towers, is recruiting to fill the position of: Zone Field Coordinator. Interested candidates should possess a first Degree, with at least 2 years work experience.

Head of Sales at a Travel and Tourism Company - SD Human Resources Limited

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 08:02 AM PST
SD Human Resources Limited - Our client, a major player in the travel and tourism industry, is recruiting to fill the position of: Head of Sales. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess a Degree in relevant discipline, with at least 5 years work experience.

Chief Accountant at a Travel and Tourism Company - SD Human Resources Limited

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 08:00 AM PST
SD Human Resources Limited - Our client, a major player in the Travel and Tourism industry, is recruiting to fill the position of: Chief Accountant. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess a Degree in Accounting, with at least 7 years work experience.

Procurement Analysts at IHS Towers

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 07:53 AM PST
IHS Towers, is recruiting to fill the position of: Procurement Analyst. Interested candidates should possess a Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree, with at least 7 years work experience.

Head of Procurement - Technical at IHS Towers

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 07:36 AM PST
IHS Towers, is recruiting to fill the position of: Head of Procurement - Technical. Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor`s degree, with at least 15 years work experience.

Senior Supplier Program Management Specialist at IHS Towers

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 07:34 AM PST
IHS Towers, is recruiting to fill the position of: Senior Supplier Program Management Specialist. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess a Technical Bachelor`s Degree, with at least 14 years work experience.

Senior Managers - Supply Chain Functional Excellence at IHS Towers

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 07:28 AM PST
IHS Towers, is recruiting to fill the position of: Senior Manager - Supply Chain Functional Excellence. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor`s Degree qualification, with at least 15 years work experience.

Senior Contracts Specialists at IHS Towers

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 07:24 AM PST
IHS Towers, is recruiting to fill the position of: Senior Contracts Specialist. Interested candidates should possess a Law Degree or equivalent, with at least 10 years work experience.

Sales Representatives at Sinai Limited

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 07:24 AM PST
Sinai Limited, is recruiting to fill the position of: Sales Representative. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates must be SSCE or OND holders.

Business Development Executives at Blue Lodge Catering Limited

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:59 AM PST
Blue Lodge Catering Limited, is recruiting to fill the position of: Business Development Executive . The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

Entry-Level Financial Advisor/Sales Executives at ARM Life Plc

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:53 AM PST
ARM Life Plc, is recruiting to fill the position of: Financial Advisor/Sales Executive. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should possess minimum of OND in Marketing or any other Degree related discipline, with 0-1 year work experience.

Graduate Transport Officers at RusselSmith Group

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:38 AM PST
RusselSmith Group, is recruiting to fill the position of: Transport Officer. Interested candidates should possess a good University First Degree, with 0-2 years work experience.

Graduate Commercial Officers at RusselSmith Group

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:16 AM PST
RusselSmith Group, is recruiting to fill the position of: Commercial Officer. Interested candidates should possess a good university first degree, with 0-2 years work experience.

Ticketing and Reservation Officers at Teefum Travels & Tours Limited

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:11 AM PST
Teefum Travels & Tours Limited, is recruiting to fill the position of: Ticketing and Reservation Officer. The position is located in Abuja. Interested candidates should possess a University degree/HND/ND in any of the Social Sciences, Arts, Sciences or Business Management disciplines, with a minimum of 2 years work experience.

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6 Dangerous Effects of Paracetamol You Probably Didn't Know.

Is Paracetamol dangerous? As we all know, Paracetamol, also known as Acetaminophen or APAP, is a very powerful painkiller (analgesic) used as a medication to treat pain and fever. It is typically used for mild to moderate pain. But what you don't know is taking Paracetamol in excess is dangerous. Most people actually confuse the names Panadol and Paracetamol, mistaking them to be two different drugs but they are basically the same thing. Panadol is just a brand name for the drug Paracetamol. Other names for it include Tylenol in the US and Calpol which is a liquid form for small children.

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It is typically used by mouth but is also available intravenously(directly into a vein) and effects last between two and four hours. Millions of families see the drug as a cheap way to get rid of that annoying headache or body pain that will not just go away, but research reveals that the dangers of the cheap painkiller have been greatly underestimated. The new study appears to indicate a link between long-term use of the popular medicine and increased risk of conditions like stroke, renal failure and gastrointestinal bleeding. Packets of paracetamol are used by millions of people daily to combat a host of common complaints like headaches, back pains and high temperatures.

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Enough stories, here are 6 dangerous effects of Paracetamol You probably didn't know:

1. Liver damage: Using paracetamol all the time can potentially cause fatal liver damage. In 2011 the US Food and Drug Administration launched a public education program to help consumers avoid overdose. Acetaminophen can cause serious liver damage if more than is prescribed by the doctor is used. The overdose risk may be heightened by frequent consumption of alcohol because most people take the drug to treat headaches that accompany hangovers.  Paracetamol toxicity is the main cause of acute liver failure in the Western world and accounts for most drug overdoses in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

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According to the Food and Drug Administration, in the United States, there were 56,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalisations, and 458 deaths per year as a result of acetaminophen-associated overdoses during the 1990s. Those are really huge figures considering how cheap and easily-abused Paracetamol is. Within these estimates, unintentional acetaminophen overdose accounted for nearly 25 percent of the emergency room visits, 10 percent of the hospitalisations, and 25 percent of the deaths. Paracetamol is metabolised by the liver and is hepatotoxic (meaning that it's like poison to your liver); side effects are even multiplied when combined with alcoholic drinks and are very likely in chronic alcoholics or patients with liver damage. Sometimes I wonder why people take alcohol in the first place knowing it has dangerous effects.

2. Skin reactions: Professor Philip Conaghan, of the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, said: “There’s no reason for mass panic but people should be careful when taking it long-term and doctors should consider carefully what other drugs they can recommend to their patients.” On August 2, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new warning about paracetamol. It stated that the drug could cause rare, and possibly fatal, skin reactions, such as Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Really big names to worry about don't you think? Prescription-strength products will be required to carry a warning label about skin reactions, and the FDA has urged manufacturers to do the same with over-the-counter products.

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3.Asthma: Though this may sound far-fetched, there is actually an association between paracetamol use and asthma but the evidence suggests that this likely reflects confounders rather than a causal role. A 2014 review found that among children the association disappeared when respiratory infections were taken into account. As of 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) continue to recommend paracetamol for pain and discomfort in children, but some experts have recommended that paracetamol use by children with asthma, or at risk for asthma, should be avoided.

4. Cancer: Some studies have found an association between paracetamol and a slight increase in kidney cancer, but does not affect bladder cancer risk.

5. Increased risk of heart attack: Daily paracetamol intake could increase the risk of heart attacks, stroke and early death. Recent studies found that patients prescribed high doses of the painkiller for long periods were up to 63 percent more likely to die unexpectedly. The risk of having a heart attack or stroke was up to 68 percent higher and there was an almost 50 per cent greater chance of having a stomach ulcer or bleed. Although, Paracetamol is considered by doctors to be safer than aspirin, which can cause stomach bleeds, and ibuprofen, which has been linked to heart attacks and strokes.

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6. Death: As sad and annoying as the word death is, taking too much paracetamol in pills and cold remedies could kill you. Victims of  Paracetamol overdoses often fail to realise the amount they are taking could be fatal over a few days. According to dailymail, a study shows the risk of dying from liver failure is higher from accidental overdose than deliberate suicide attempts. In the study, a team led by Dr Kenneth Simpson analysed data from 663 patients who had been admitted to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary between 1992 and 2008 with liver damage caused by paracetamol. They found 161 people with an average age of 40 had taken a staggered overdose, usually to relieve stomach and back pain, headache or a toothache. Two out of five died from liver failure – a higher fatality rate than recorded for deliberate overdosing. This is because people report feeling unwell to accident and emergency departments without knowing the cause, making it difficult to diagnose and treat in time.

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There you have it, 6 dangerous effects of Paracetamol you probably didn't know. You should probably know that you're only going to have these problems when you overdose on Paracetamol so next time you're having a really strong headache especially due to stress; and the thought of popping another pill comes to mind, create a counter-thought and consider having a nap instead. Sleeping definitely is my best remedy for stress-induced headaches or body aches. There are many other remedies for relieving stress, headaches and body aches. Even a good massage should do the trick.

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17 Great Benefits of Tiger Nuts

Do you want to cure your current health issues and get all the essential nutrients in your body at the same time? If so, then you need to eat tiger nuts (known also as Cyperus esculentus, earth almonds, nut grass or yellow nutsedge). Now you might be wondering what tiger nuts are and what their health benefits are. This article will inform you about tiger nuts, their health benefits and possible side effects.

What are tiger nuts

Tiger nut is a nut belonging to the crop of the sedge family which is spread all over the world. It is present mostly in the Western Hemisphere and the Southern Europe, Madagascar, Africa, Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East. It has also become quite common in many other regions including China, Hawaii, Ukraine, New Guinea, New South Wales, Java and various oceanic islands.

The tiger nuts crop can be found as weed, crop or in the wild. There is evidence that it was cultivated in Egypt since the sixth millennium BC and for several centuries in Southern Europe. This crop is cultivated due to its edible tubers known as tiger nuts or almonds for the preparation of “horchata de chufa”, a sweet milk-like beverage. But it is considered as a weed in most countries (1).

Description

The tiger nuts plant is an annual plant which grows up to 90 cm tall with solitary stems growing from tuber. The plant is reproduced by rhizomes, seeds and tubers. The stems are triangular in shape and have slender leaves about 3 to 10 mm wide. The seeds of the plant are quite unique with a cluster of flat, oval seeds surrounded by four leaves at 90 degrees to each other. They are about 5 to 30 mm long and are linear to narrowly elliptical with 8 to 35 florets. The color ranges from straw colored to gold-brown. They can produce a total of 2420 seeds per plant. The plant foliage is quite tough and is often mistaken as a grass.

The roots are quite complex and extensive with fine, fibrous roots and rhizomes with small but hard spherical tubers. The tubulars are about 0.3 to 1.9 cm in diameter and the color varies between brown, black and yellow. A single plant can produce about several thousand tubers during a growing season. The foliage, rhizome and roots die with cool temperature but the tubers flourish during the spring season when soil temperature is above 5 degree Celsius. They can resprout several years later. Many rhizomes are formed when the tubers germinate and end in a basal bulb near soil surface. The basal bulbs initiate the leaves and stems above ground and the rootunderground is wind pollinated and needs cross pollination.

Cultivation

The plant requires a mild climate. The flowering stops with low temperature, light intensity and shadow. The tuber initiation is stopped by high levels of nitrogen, gibberellic acid and long photoperiods. The flower initiation usually starts under photoperiods of 12 to 14 hours per day.

The soil depth required for the growth of tubers is around 30 cm but most are present in the top or upper part. They can bear many adverse soil conditions which include periods of drought and flooding and can survive soil temperature around -5 degree C. They grow best on moist and sandy soils with pH between 5 and 7.5. They don’t tolerate salinity (measure of the salts dissolved in water).

Plantation

The planting is mostly done on flat soils with ridges to favor irrigation. The separation between the ridges is about 60 cm and the seeds are planted with hand. The distance between the seeds should be from 15 to 20 cm and the depth of the seeds should be kept around 8 cm. The seeds are planted between April and May and need to be irrigated every week until they are harvested in November and December. Tubers are formed about 6 to 8 weeks after the seeding emergency and grow quickly during July and August. The maturing takes about 90 to 110 days. The average yield is somewhere between 10 and 19 t/ha.

History

The tiger nuts were a great source of Nutrition for the Egyptian people at least in the 5th millennium B.C. The Egyptians believed that it was the most ancient food found in Egypt after Barley and Emmer. The illustrations of Cyperus Grass are found in many tombs and it was discovered in the stomach of mummies by F. Netolizki in the Ancient Egyptians and their influence on the Civilization of Europe by G. Elliot-Smith.

Prehistoric tools have found the traces of C.esculentus tuber (tiger nut plant) from the early Archaic period in North America about 9,000 years ago at the Sandy Hill excavation site at Mashantucket Pequot Reservation in Mashantucket Connecticut. It is believed that the tubers were a source of food for the Paleo-Indians.

The plant is also cultivated in Spain besides Egypt where it is used for many commercial purposes in mild climatic regions. The plant was first introduced by the Arabs in the Valencia region. They are found in California and were grown by the Paiute in Owens Valley. The plant is also cultivated in many other countries like Yemen, Morocco, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Mexico, Chile, USA, Niger, Nigeria, Gambia and Mali.

Nutritional value of tiger nuts

Earth almonds (tiger nuts) are filled with different kinds of nutrients (2). The following table will help you know better about the nutritional composition of tiger nuts (3):

Composition of Tiger Nuts Tuber (g/100 g)

Moisture	26
Lipid	24.49
Fiber	8.91
Starch	29.90
Ash	1.70
Protein	5.04
Sucrose	13.03
Carbohydrates	43.30
Sugar	15.42

Health benefits of tiger nuts

Tiger nuts are quite healthy and help to prevent heart attacks, thrombosis and activation of blood circulation. They also prevent cancer due to the high content of soluble glucose. Some investigators have also found that they have the ability of reducing colon cancer. They have high fiber content and delicious taste which makes themideal for healthy eating.

Some major health benefits of tiger nuts are described below:

1. High fiber content

The tiger nuts have quite a high fiber content in them. They have higher fiber content than oats, cabbage, carrot, plums and Chia seeds. This fiber helps the organism to prevent constipation (4). It also acts as an appetite suppressant and helps to control body weight.

Cardiologists recommend eating tiger nuts because they have the similar lipid profile to olive oil which is considered one of the healthiest oils.

2. Blood pressure control

Tiger nuts are quite helpful in controlling the blood pressure of the body. These nuts have high amount of amino acids in them. There are different type of amino acids present in tiger nuts but arginine is regarded as the most commonly found amino acid.

The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research has named arginine the forerunner of nitric oxide which keep our blood vessels wide enough to allow the normal blood flow. Arginine helps in conditions which are worsened by restricted blood vessels like heart failure, blocked arteries, chest pain, artery diseases not affecting the heart or brain, muscle cramps, erectile dysfunction and headaches caused by swollen blood vessels (5).

3. Helpful against malnutrition in under developed nations

Tiger nuts are essential nuts and locally grown food source for fighting malnutrition in places like Africa. They have a higher amount of starch, good fiber content, a high fat content, rich in sodium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, iron, copper, manganese and zinc and also have a higher amount of vitamin C and E content. Many important amino acids and some B-complex vitamins are also present in tiger nuts. They are quite good for diabetics and can be consumed roasted, dried or raw (6).

4. Helps in regulating blood sugar levels

One of the great health benefits of tiger nuts is that they are helpful in managing blood sugar levels. They have insoluble fiber in them which is quite helpful for diabetic patients. Insoluble fiber is quite essential for diabetic patients because they don’t cause ups and downs in the blood sugar levels.

5. Good source of vitamins

Different reports have suggested that tiger nuts are packed with minerals and vitamins. They have high content of vitamin E and C in them and also minerals like phosphorous and potassium. Yogurt is now made of added tiger nut milk for improving the nutritional content (7).

6. Digestion

Tiger nuts are quite beneficial for the digestive system. They are used for dealing with stomach cramps, irritable bowels and other stomach issues. They have been used in traditional medicine for curing diarrhea and flatulence. They are also quite helpful in treating dysentery and indigestion (8).

7. Protection against cancer and cardiovascular diseases

Tiger nuts have a rich content of vitamin E in them. The Office of Dietary Supplements of the National Institute of Health suggests that Vitamin E belongs to a group of fat soluble compounds with unique antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals which are the molecules with unshared electron.

The unshared electron interacts with oxygen to create reactive oxygen species which is damaging to the body. Vitamin E also protects the body by stopping the development of reactive oxygen species. Research has proven that vitamin E has colorectal cancer prevention properties (9).

8. Healthy substitute for lactose intolerance

The milk obtained from tiger nuts is quite a healthy substitute for people who can’t drink cow’s milk due to lactose intolerance. Tiger nut doesn’t have any lactose in it and can be eaten as a substitute of milk which has high content of calcium in it and helps in bone building and growth of children. The tiger nuts milk has the highest nutrition among all the non-milk substitutes (10).

9. Good source of magnesium

The Office of Dietary Supplements suggests that magnesium is quite important for the normal functioning of the body because it carries out over 300 biometric reactions in the human body. Some previous studies have suggested that a 100 g of tiger nuts has about 13 to 17 percent of magnesium which promotes the normal nerve and muscle functioning, maintains blood pressure, maintains blood sugar levels, strengthens the bones and keep a person healthy (2, 11).

10. High iron content

Vegan diets are more efficient when the iron intake isn’t diminished. When you add tiger nuts to your diet then your overall health becomes better because this vegetable root has high iron content in it. Tiger nuts contain more than iron than the milk of cow and as much as liver or red meat. You can snack on tiger nuts or bake them with tiger nut flour. You can add plenty of vitamins and minerals by eating tiger nuts. It strengthens your whole body (11).

11. Prevention of diseases

Tiger nuts have amino acids like arginine which create an effective way to keep the heart diseases at bay. Arginine helps in decreasing the chances of blocked arteries, erectile dysfunction and muscle cramps. The presence of vitamin E in tiger nuts helps in avoiding heart diseases and cancer. These nuts are beneficial especially against colon cancer by feeding the friendly bacteria which are passed by other foods. The starch in tiger nuts also helps in proper digestive functioning and insulin sensitivity (12).

12. Starch resistant

Tiger nuts are the best whole food source of a specific type of fiber known as resistant starch. The pleasant flavor and texture adds to it. Resistant starch is a beneficial pre-biotic which means that it feeds on the good bacteria in the digestive system.

Resistant starch has been a hot topic of debate in the health world and more research has shown the unique benefits of this plant fiber. For example, research has indicated that starch resistant is a powerful factor in preventing and treating diabetes and obesity. But one thing should be kept in mind that introducing starch resistant foods like tiger nuts in your diet may produce symptoms of a shift in gut flora. You should introduce tiger nuts slowly and observe if you experience any symptoms of gas or bloating. If you observe these symptoms then you need to slowly increase the tiger nuts in your daily diet starting at just one or two per day.

13. Good source of non-meat proteins

Protein is quite important for a person’s diet. The United States Department of Agriculture states that it helps in building bone, cartilage, muscles, skin and blood and functions like a building block for enzymes, vitamins and hormones in our body. Protein also keeps us energetic throughout the day.

A 2007 conducted in the University of Ibadan in Ibadan, Nigeria was conducted in which the researchers discovered that tiger nuts are an excellent source of obtaining protein from plant matter (9.7%) which is almost equal to protein from whole wheat (9.8%) (13).

14. Boosting potassium in the body

Tiger nuts have high potassium content in them and the University Of Maryland Medical Center states that it is an essential mineral which helps in the proper functioning of the cell and other body organs, particularly the heart. Potassium is quite essential for the body to maintain the regulation of muscle contraction, digestive functions and controlling blood pressure levels.

15. Rival to the ‘Heart Healthy’ oils

Most people know that avocados and olive oil are good fats but you might not know that tiger nuts also come in the same category. They have good fats which comes from vegetables and not animal fats which are high in cholesterol. The oil from tiger nuts has only 18% saturated fat and 82% unsaturated fat which is close to olive oil with 14% saturated fat and 86% unsaturated fat.

16. Controlling diabetes

The highly insoluble dietary fiber in tiger nuts helps in regulating the blood sugar levels which in turn helps the diabetic patients to remain healthy.

17. Good for skin

A large amount of vitamin E is present in tiger nuts which helps against wrinkles and premature aging and helps in keeping the skin young and healthy.

Side effects of tiger Nuts

Tiger nuts provide protein, fiber, nutrients and other micronutrients to the body but they also have some side effects in the form of allergic reactions. They have the side effects similar to those faced by eating other nuts. Some major side effects of tiger nuts are specified below:

1. Skin reactions

The ‘TeensHealth From Nemours’ states that the most common type of food allergy reactions is skin reaction. Some typical skin reactions include rash, swelling around the mouth and eye, itching, general redness and tingling sensation in the mouth. A common allergy caused by eating tiger nuts is known as angioedema. Some people also get canker sores which are small, painful mouth ulcers (14).

2. Respiratory reactions

Some typical allergic reactions affecting the digestive system include coughing, running nose and sneezing. The respiratory allergic reactions caused from nuts like tiger nuts can cause life threatening side effects. The swelling in throat can cause shortness of breath and a tight feeling in the throat; these symptoms require immediate treatment. The University of Chicago has reported that throat tightness is a common side effect in nut allergy by 53 percent. The shortness of breath is present in 41 percent and wheezing in 29 percent. Breathing or smelling the nuts usually doesn’t cause any allergic reactions but sometimes a rare reaction can occur (15).

3. Gastrointestinal problems

Nuts are high fiber foods which is a quality making them quite healthy. You should eat fiber to aid digestion. But stomach problems like bloating, diarrhea and gas can occur if you eat a lot of fiber. When you eat too many tiger nuts during one evening then you can remain in misery the next day. The National Institutes of Health suggests that adult should eat between 20 and 35 grams of fiber per day.

4. Increase in weight

Nuts have high fat content in them. But most of the fat in unsaturated and lowers calories; high fat means high calories. The Harvard Medical schools states that when you add tiger nuts to your diet then you should look for other healthy sources for lowering calories to counter this effect. This snack could increase your weight if you don’t do this.

5. Systemic reactions

The University of Chicago states that when the children are about 14 months then about 75 percent of them develop nut allergies on their first exposure. A serious allergic reaction is known as anaphylaxis which can cause stomach collapse, low blood pressure and loss of consciousness. Death can also occur in case of lack of proper treatment. Experts recommend that people with nut allergies should keep epi-pen with them at all times which contains adrenaline. You should administer it as soon as the reaction starts.

6. Diverticular disease

People suffering with diverticulosis develop small sacs known as diverticula in the muscles of the intestine. There have been reports that tiger nuts don’t actually cause diverticula but there is a risk of developing this disease if eaten in large quantity.

How to prepare tiger nuts

Tiger nuts are quite easy to make. They have a crunchy texture and a sweet flavor.They are quite pleasant to eat too. The method of making tiger nuts is described below:

• You should get organic gemini tiger nuts from the market. They should be hydrated in water before eating.
• Put one ounce of tiger nuts in a small bowl with filtered water for 12 hours. It seems a small quantity but they can expand very quickly.
• Drain the liquid in the morning and eat tiger nuts with breakfast.
• You can also add another ounce of dry tiger nuts to the bowl and cover it with filtered water. They will be ready for the next day.

Some people soak tiger nuts for 48 hours. You should experiment and choose the soaking time which suits you best. Generally 12 to 24 hours is sufficient and preferable.

Storage

Tiger nuts require a considerable amount of time for storing and drying. The starch content of tiger nuts decreases and the sugar content increases during storage process (3). These nuts can be stored dry and dehydrated by soaking them; they don’t lose their crisp texture. Soaking should be done overnight. Dried nuts usually have a hard texture and they should be soaked for making them edible and ensure good sensory quality.

Conclusion

This post summarizes information about history, cultivation and nutritional values of tiger nuts, describes their benefits, side effects, ways to prepare and store them. Tiger nuts are packed with vitamins and fiber, which makes them a great addition to your diet. They are helpful in treatment of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, inflammation and are even a great substitute for milk products causing lactose intolerance. They are also a valuable source of magnesium and iron, some of the most important nutrients our body needs.

While benefits of tiger nuts are countless it is also worth noting that there are some side effects, too, mainly skin allergies, respiratory reactions and gastrointestinal issues.

You should always see a doctor if you are suffering from any disorder or need proper diagnosis. Use tiger nuts (and other natural remedies) wisely, only with prior consent of your doctor.