In a bid to survive Lagos life, you find a large number of hawkers on the highway selling all sorts of items including homewares and consumables. Clearly, it is because they have a market for whatever they are selling and many of us patronise them. In fact, it has gotten to a point that you can buy the ingredients to cook a pot of soup on the highway without alighting from your car. Despite this, there are reasons you should never patronise traffic hawkers. Jumia travel, the leading online travel agency shares some of these reasons.

You will be arrested

The Lagos state government has passed a law banning street trading. So, you are liable to be arrested by Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) officials if you are caught buying things in traffic. So, desist from patronising these hawkers.

Fake and substandard products

There are many substandard products that are been sold in traffic. And when you buy them, you cannot guarantee whatever you are buying. Hence, you are more likely to purchase a fake and untested gadget or expired products in traffic.

You are exposing yourself to theft

Some persons have had their phones stolen because they are buying Lacasera in traffic. As they are buying from the hawker, another person is picking their gadgets and when they eventually realise it, the hawker and the thief would have disappeared.

You are causing traffic clog

Rather than parking on the side way to buy whatever you are buying, some motorist mindlessly stay in the middle of the road to perform their transactions. They are very aware that they are causing traffic but they don’t care.

They may escape with your money

Certain traffic hawkers are crooks. They usually escape with the buyer’s money without providing the service. This has happened so many times. If you don’t want to lose your money stop patronising these hawkers. It is advisable to go to a market or to the departmental store of one of your favourite Lagos hotels.

Many at times, when demands, requests or workloads are over-the-roof, it is highly possible that you get overwhelmed. And when inundated, you will lose concentration, get angry and you are bound to make mistakes. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency notes that when mistakes are made you have to bear the consequences because no one cares if you were under pressure or not. Therefore, it is important to remain calm no matter the pressure. Read on to discover the ultimate ways to calm down when you are under pressure.

Get someone to help you

This may sound simplistic but it works. If you are overwhelmed and it is very clear for only you to handle the task, you should request for help. This will ensure that you don’t lose your sanity because people will always get on your nerves. So, never hesitate to get help.

Shed some activities

This is a hard decision to make because your organisation may be understaffed and the buck stops on your table to get the job done. After all, that is why you are being paid. That is true. But if you don’t want to burst into anger daily, you should shed some non-essential activities and focus on only the important ones.

Adopt the Deep breath therapy

There is a link between your state of mind and breathing. That is why whenever you are anxious or overwhelmed, you should take a slow deep breath in and release the air via your mouth. Do this severally and you will Inevitably calm down.

Take a walk

The truth is when you are under pressure or overwhelmed, you are not allowed to shout at customers or whoever is strumming your anger guitar. If they are pushing you to that point, you should take a walk around to the restroom or anywhere around the hotel for a few minutes.

Use positive assertions

This is regarded as self-motivation. This is when you encourage or motivate yourself by employing positive affirmations by saying to yourself words like this will pass, I can handle this situation and I will not let him get on my nerves.

Take a mental break

A mental break can assist in restoring your general mental and medulla well being because it is what is usually trigger. To prevent you from losing it, steal some time away from your job to get some mental relief and then return to whatever you are doing.

Owerri is located in the heart of Igboland in Eastern Nigeria. It is the capital of Owerri and one of the most tourists friendly state in that part of the country. As Easter beckons on us, so many people will be searching for destinations to visit and getaway. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency recommend that you include Owerri to your Itinerary. We share reasons why you visit Owerri during Easter.

You can fly to Owerri as they have the Sam Mbakwe Airport which is about 14 miles (23 km) south of the city. That is if you do not want to go by road.

There is so much to do

You must have heard about the statue of Jesus Christ in Imo State. It was modelled like the statue of Jesus Christ in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. It is located at St. Aloysius Catholic Parish, Abajah and it has a height of 28ft. You can check out the statue. Besides the statue, you have the Oguta lake, Nekede Zoo, Owerri Amusement park, and Mbari Cultural and Arts Centre among others

It is inexpensive

You don't need to break the bank to travel to Owerri. It is inexpensive to explore the many tourist attractions in the state. It is devoid of all the shenanigans of a typical city like Lagos. In fact, you can book a hotel for as low as 3,000. Wow!

Owerri is always animated during Easter

For Igbos who didn't travel home in December, Easter is the only opportunity they have to go see his/her people. Hence, Owerri during Easter, Owerri is bubbly and lively and their hospitality and warmth won't allow you to return to your abode.

Tasty Meals

The gastronomic endowments of Owerri are one of the best in South East Nigeria. You will salivate when they serve you the indigenous Ofe Owerri. This is the most widely eaten soup in Owerri and it is usually eaten alongside Akpu. Just ask a local to take you to the best restaurant in town for you to have a taste of this soup. You will lick your plate. In fact, without tasting this soup; your visit to Owerri is incomplete.

Meningitis has affected 16 states in Nigeria and over 300 people have lost their lives to this outbreak which started in Zamfara, Northern Nigeria. It is, therefore, paramount for you to protect yourself and your family from this outbreak. In line with this, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares some of these practices.

Wash your hands

This is the ultimate way you can protect yourself from any diseases including meningitis. After we tackled Ebola, some Nigerians have abandoned washing their hands and the use sanitizers. So, whenever you go to the toilet, you should never forget to wash your hands and sanitise it.

Be healthy

Protect your immune system by getting enough rest, exercising and eating a balanced diet containing a lot of fruits, and vegetables.

Practice good hygiene

If you share spoons, drinks, foods, and toothbrushes with your friend, you have to stop immediately. This is one of the ways to spread meningitis. This is much more important for children.

Cover your mouth and nose

When you cough or sneeze, ensure that you cover your mouth and nose.

Be conscious of what you eat If you are pregnant

Pregnant women are also susceptible to meningitis because they are carrying a baby. They should be conscious of what they eat and they should also take care of themselves. You do want to protect yourself and your baby.

Immunization

If you have babies or infants who are yet to be immunised, this is perhaps the best time for you to take them to the hospital to immunise them against infant diseases.

Signs and symptoms

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges. The meninges are the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can occur when fluid surrounding the meninges becomes infected. The possible signs and symptoms of meningitis include Sudden high fever, stiff neck, severe headache that seems different than normal, headache with nausea or vomiting, confusion or difficulty concentrating, Seizures, sleepiness or difficulty waking, skin rash, sensitivity to light, and lack of appetite or thirst.

The dramatic question is are there still girls who don’t wear jeans? They are very few. This is because skirt seems like it has been sacked from the streets. Perhaps, it may be due to the fact that wearing jeans is very comfortable. Despite this, there are girls who hate jeans. For these girls, there are quite a lot of comfort and discomfort that comes with wearing a skirt. In line with this, Jumia travel, the leading online travel agency shares 6 things only girls who hate wearing jeans can understand.

You're overprotective of our legs

When you see a girl who wears a skirt, she is either cross-legged or her hands are on her skirt. That’s the job given to her by her skirt. She has no choice because she can't trust the roving eyes of some men.

You skirt giving way when you want to take bike

The length of the skirt you are wearing doesn’t matter when you take a bike. If it is above the knees, you have to place your hands on your laps and if it is too long, you have to raise it. And if you are not careful, your skirt may give way and it can be embarrassing. Hence, girls who prefer wearing skirt try as much as possible to avoid taking bikes.

You don't have to go through the jumping dance

Except the jeans is a stretched one, you have to go through the pain of the jumping dance before pulling off your tight fitting jeans. And it can take time. In some cases, some girls need their friends to assist them in removing it. Why can’t you just wear a skirt?

You are never in a hurry to strip

For you who don’t wear jeans, when you get home; you are never in a hurry to strip because you are very comfortable in what you are wearing. However, since jeans are always tight, girls oftentimes get rid of it immediately they get home. They breathe a sigh of relieve.

But you own only one pair of jeans

Your wardrobe is filled out with skirts. So, you have to always wear skirts. But to say the least, you still have a pair of jean.

People freak out when they see you wearing jeans

The day you decide to wear jeans is the day people will think they have seen a ghost or you are weird. They never imagined that you will wear jeans. Don’t just mind them, proudly rock your jeans to meet your date at the Epe Resort in Lagos.

The first place that anyone who wants to lose weight thinks about is the gym. This is because they have the necessary equipment to serve this purpose. However, it is not every time you want to lose weight you go to the gym. It is possible to shed some calories by embracing some lifestyle changes. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shed more light on this. You will not only lose weight, you will also save money on gym membership.


Make water your best friend

A popular Nigerian musician sang Water e no get enemy. Yes, water doesn't have enemy yet many persons don't drink it. They prefer taking sugary energy drinks rather than water Make water your best friend and you won't need to go to the gym.

Vary your exercise regime

You see your friends returning from Your Spa & Fitness located at Four Points by Sheraton and you think they are fitter than you. That may not be true. In fact, you do not need to worry about that. What you need to do is to vary your exercise activities. Varying your exercise regime helps the body to respond faster to losing weight.

Sleep, sleep, and more sleep

Sleep can also aid weight loss. At least, a brief nap during the day can assist you to shed some calories.

What goes into your belly?
The more you eat, the more you add weight. If this goes overboard, you become overweight. The questions are what do you eat? Do you eat junk food? If yes, you need to make a decision to stop and begin to eat balanced and nutritious meals.

Make your home your gym

You can set up your home as a gym. If you do not have the equipment, you can simply improvise.

Habits are like glue. When it gets stuck, it either becomes indelible or takes forever to remove. This is why it’s not advisable to allow a habit overwhelm you because it requires painstaking efforts to abandon. If you, however, continue with these habits, it will affect your health and general wellbeing over time. Thus, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency identifies habits that are putting your health at risk.

Sitting all day

Since jobs are now performed mostly with computers in the 21st century, it is very possible that you will sit in front of it for hours without taking breaks. This is not good because the longer you sit, the more you are susceptible to heart diseases. Therefore, the import of breaks can’t be overemphasised.

Smoking

This is not new. A large number of people are smoking today disregarding the instruction that smokers are liable to die young. The health hazards associated with all kinds of smoking are unlimited. Even electronic cigars have not be certified safe.

Eating junk food

The food eaten today are not a balanced diet, no thanks to tight schedules. Consequently, we turn to processed or packaged foods that unhealthy. Generally, eating junk food can hurt our health. Take time out to cook.


Not wearing sunscreen

Not wearing sunscreen whenever it is sunny raises your chances of having melanoma, an eye disease. It is easy to overlook this but the consequences are dire. Your eyes need protection from sun rays.

Downing too alcohol

Too much of everything is bad. Alcohol is the gold many cannot resist. At classy hotels and bars in Lagos, you find people downing alcohol like water. There is nothing wrong with taking alcohol for some people. It is advisable though you drink moderately if you cannot do without it.

Not getting enough sleep

Sleep can help boost creativity. But very few persons are getting enough sleep. They are too busy. And at other times when they have the opportunity to sleep, they are distracted by their smartphones. If you cannot sleep the recommended 7 or 8 hours, try to sleep soundly even if you are sleeping for several hours.

The perception Nigerians have about the city and people from Ibadan is bad and quite wrong. The city and people have been repeatedly maligned. They are branded local, uncivilised and old-fashioned. This is absolutely wrong. But, according to social norms, when you keep saying the same thing about people or a city and their way of life, such statements, whether they are true or not become acceptable. In line with this, Jumia Travel, the leading online booking agency, discusses the magnificence, beauty, and culture of the city called Ibadan to help dispel or disprove some of this perception.

About Ibadan

Ibadan is the state capital of Oyo State, Nigeria. It has a population of over 3 million and arguably the largest city in West Africa. In addition to this, it is the most populous city after Lagos and Kano. In addition to this, Ibadan used to be the headquarters of politics in West Nigeria. Ibadan, unlike Lagos, is very conservative and it is a perfect place to getaway.

Places to Visit

Cocoa House

Before Nigeria became obsessed with PMS, the nation focused on agriculture. The South West had cocoa which was well cultivated long before oil. The Cocoa house is a symbol of the impact of Cocoa had on South West, Nigeria. It was built by late Obafemi Awolowo in the 60s. This building is the first skyscraper ever to be built in Africa and it was constructed from the proceeds of cocoa sold for export.

Mapo Hall

Mapo Hall is a monument you can’t miss in Ibadan. It is located next to the Bere Market in Ibadan. The building, which was just recently refurbished is a home to the courts and visitors who will be wowed by the outstanding pillars and the general structure.

Agodi Garden

Agodi Garden is a wonderful park in the heart of Ibadan. It covers over 13 acres of land. It has a zoo, forestry, love garden, and recreation. The view of the Agodi Garden is spectacular.

The Bower’s Tower

The over 60 feet tall tower is on the hill top of Oke Are in Igbo Agala (Agala forest) area of Ibadan. It is the highest hilltop in the city and it has about 47 spiral staircases. The tower gives a panoramic view of all the important places in the ancient city.

Old Oyo National Park

The Park sits in the north-western part of Oyo State and it is about 160 kilometres from Ibadan. It has an area of about 2,500 square kilometres and harbours a wide variety of wildlife. It is a place to relax and have fun.

Hotel to stay

One of the popular hotels to reside in Ibadan is Owu Crown Hotel. The hotel is a first class hotel located in Monatan, Iwo Road highway, off the Lagos-Ojo Expressway. The Marketing Manager of the Hotel, Ayotunde Fabamwo said: “Owu Crown Hotels Ibadan is the only international hotel operating in Ibadan and is designed to extend warmth and hospitality combined with the local Nigerian flavour to visitors. The location is also in good proximity to local amenities such as the airport, motor parks, banks, shops and service stations.

“The hotel’s facilities include 80 rooms, suites, and apartments, an all-day dining room with its own private dining area, suitable for family gatherings or business functions in addition to a lobby bar and pool bar. The rooms are fully air- conditioned, with WiFi internet access, cable TV etc. Additional facilities include swimming pool, gym, meeting rooms, business center, and restaurant, private dining and lounge bar.”

When you talk about Okrika in Nigeria, what immediately comes to mind are cheap secondhand clothes. The reason for this is that Okrika is the sobriquet for used clothes. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency is not referring to this. We are talking about Okrika in Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria.

Okrika is a local government located on a very small Island south of Port Harcourt. It sits on the north of the Bonny River and on Okrika Island. The riverine town can be reached by vessel. According to the 2006 census, the population of Okrika is 222,026.


People, language and culture

Okrika is one of the major towns that makes up the Ijaw clan. Although they have been eclipsed by Port Harcourt and Ikwerre (for political reasons), they have contributed so much not only to the growth of Rivers. The Kirike is the main dialect of Okrika people while Igbo spoken by a few others.

Occupation

Long before oil was discovered in Okrika, fishing and agriculture were the major occupations of the people. However, since the discovery of crude oil; farming and fishing have taken the backseat. Hence, refined petroleum products are Okrika’s most significant exports. Regardless, the town still has a solid local trade in fish, oil palm produce, locally processed salt, cassava, plantains, and yams.

Cuisine

Some of the foods you will be served at Okrika includes onunu (ripe plantain mashed with yam and palm oil and eaten with peppery fresh fish sauce), and buru fulo (fresh fish pepper soup cooked with yam at the same time).

Hotels to book

There are inexpensive and affordable hotels in Okrika and environs including Conris Place, Chisam Suites, Berenice Hotels Limited and Paloma Hotels.

Suya is a Northern Nigerian delight that has become a delicacy that is consumed all over the country. It knows no ethnicity, no religion and no tribe. This said, one thing you may have observed is that this street food is usually prepared in the evening. Why not in the morning or afternoon? Well, whoever, decided to kick off the preparation of Suya in the evening must be a genius because the marketing strategy is working. You find Nigerians buying Suya at this time. Accordingly, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares 5 reasons why Suya is prepared in the evening.

It more attractive in the evening

When you returning from in the evening and you see the mallam or Aboki the fire of the suya blazing in the very busy or hectic evening. There is no way you will not be attracted or tempted to buy. Even when you didn’t plan to buy, you will.

It is when Nigerians hang out and relax

It is in the evening that most Nigerians hang out and relax. That is when they are close from work. Some don’t go home straight away. They hang out at your favourite hotel bar in Lagos with friends, and if there is a Suya spot around, they buy. If you setup in the afternoon, very few people will patronise you. You will be forced to move your suya business to the evening.


It is very tasty at that time

suya is very tasty normally. But there is no way you can compare afternoon suya with evening suya, they are not mates. The warm evening weather, the stress of work and traffic all combine to make you savour the taste of suya. It is very yummier!!!

The Aboki has other businesses he runs during the day

The Aboki or mallam preparing the suya has other businesses he runs during the day. He doesn’t survive on making suya alone. Some of the things he may likely be doing during the day include shoemaking, tailoring and barbing among others.

It is just weird or unusual to see morning or afternoon Suya

It is just weird and unusual for you to see suya being prepared in the morning or afternoon. You are already used to it in the evenings. Don’t be surprised if some Nigerians think that you are doing something fishy by preparing suya during the day. They will not even close near such a suya.

It can be a very unpleasant experience when you attend a party and you don’t know anyone besides the host. You won’t only be bored, you will also feel very lonely. It is obviously difficult to strike a conversation with people you don’t know even if you are extroverted. As a result, some individuals may simply abandon the party and go home. You don’t have to do this, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares 6 ways to survive a party or gig if you don’t know anyone.

Be positive

Your friend inviting you to a party means that he/she wants you to be there. Do not feel out place or feel like you don’t belong there. This is because when some people go to parties and they don’t know anyone, they feel inferior. Consequently, they begin to suck. This will even make the situation. So be positive!

Request to help the host

Rather than just sitting down amidst persons you don’t know, you can decide to help the host. The host will no doubt be very busy but he or she will appreciate your request to help. You can even bring food to cook just to keep you busy.

Exercise how to break the ice

Breaking the ice is very essential to start a conversation at a party where you are don’t know anyone. So, before you leave home, ensure that you have some conversation starters at your fingertips.

Listen to what others have to say

After breaking the ice or starting a conversation, the next thing is to continue and sustain it which can sometimes be a bit tasking to do. One way you can overcome this is to listen to what others are saying. However, don’t over listen to the point you are mute.

Look for other loners

Lonely people are desperately searching for someone to talk to. So, don’t be afraid to look for other loners and start a conversation with them. They will definitely appreciate and welcome your gesture! You will always find loners at a party which may be held at the Epe Resort.


Just have fun

Do not miss out on the fun even if you don’t know anyone so that you won’t regret going to the party.

You must have observed at the restaurant that many Nigerians eat their meat last. It raises the question, why do they eat the meat at the end of their meal? The type of meat you will most likely to get in a restaurant include round about, ponmo, shaki, chicken, and cow/goat meat. Interestingly, this practice knows no gender as both boys and girls do it. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares some hilarious reasons why some Nigerians eat meat last.

You save the best for last

You order 3 wraps of Eba and sizzling vegetable and meat. The meat is like a trophy you are rewarded with after you have successfully dealt with the wraps of eba, Congratulations, this is your meat trophy, you can now eat it. You clasp your fingers, pick your meat in a slow motion, drop in your mouth, close your eyes to savour the taste and chew. Wow!

It is embarrassing when eating and there is no meat

Yes now. You are eating a plate of rice and you eat your meat at the middle or beginning of your meal, you yourself will be embarrassed. If unfortunately at that very moment you ate your meat before finishing your meal a pretty lady sits beside or in front of you, you will regret ever eating your meat. In fact, shame will not allow you finish the meal.

It motivates you to complete the meal

Quite a number of people cannot eat a meal if there is no meat let alone complete it. So, the meat inspires and motivates you to empty your food in your stomach. You will even salivate as you look forward to devouring the meat.

It is the way ‘I’ was brought up

For some Nigerians, the reason why they eat meat last is the way they were brought. The watchful eyes of mummy will not allow them to eat the meat until they finish the food. Hence, you dare not try to eat your meat immediately you start eating if you don’t want to receive a hot slap. So, it is already part of them.

You don’t have enough money to buy meat

If you buy a plate of rice with 5 pieces of meat, there will be enough meat to run the full length of the meal. This will enable to eat meat at the beginning, middle, and end. But, you can’t try this if you bought only one meat. You have to reserve it until the end.

It is bad habit

Some people consider eating your meat immediately as bad habit.

The beach is an amazing place to have fun and relax with your either your friends or significant other. But if you truly want to have an unforgettable time at the beach, and avoid regretting going, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares some beach hacks to ensure that you enjoy every second you spend at the various beaches in Lagos including Elegushi, Eleko, and Kuramo. The only thing you need to do is to take certain small items along with you to the beach.

Rub baby powder to get rid of sand

The beach sand is one of the annoying things about going to the beach. In some cases, it may be impossible to remove the sand when it sticks to your leg and foot. You can rub baby powder on your legs to prevent the sand from sticking. Also, you can use the same baby powder to get it the sand off.

Bring slippers. Don’t walk barefooted

Sometimes the beach may be unbearably hot that you find it difficult to walk. So, never forget to bring along a flip flop. This will also prevent you from walking barefooted when you remove your boots, sandals or simple wear. It is easier to just wear slippers.

Use balloons to unblock ears after swimming

When you swim or dive in the beach, it likely that your ears will be clogged or blocked with water. So, rather than using your hand to hit your ears to remove the water, you can inflate a balloon several times to unclog your ears.

Deal with sunburn with fresh aloe vera

When you expose your skin to the sun for a long period of time, it burns and turns red. So, if you are sunburned at the beach, you can use fresh aloe vera to smear the sunburn spots. You don’t need to worry.

Keep your wallet, keys, and cell phone

You can’t leave your money, phone, and wallet at home because you are going to the beach. You have to get creative and develop your own exclusive beach locker. Whatever you come up with, ensure that your valuables are not stolen.If you are staying in one of the best hotels in Lagos, you can leave them in the room.

The amount some women spend on cosmetics is quite staggering! You don't even want to know the amount. In fact, women, themselves, will be astonished by how much they spend on cosmetics. Notwithstanding, you dare not tell some women not to use cosmetics or makeup. Some women will say: you don’t want me to look good! I want my skin to look like that of Toke Makinwa! For this one, the boyfriend is in trouble. Still, you need to check your spending on cosmetics. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel portal shares ways women can save money on cosmetics.

Use less expensive brands

We all love expensive things. The expensive bags, shoes, phones and even cosmetics as far as you can afford it. Even if you can afford it, it doesn’t mean you should spend all your money on it. To cut down cost, go for affordable brands or substitute. Inexpensive doesn’t mean fake. It perfectly works like the expensive ones.

Buy in Bulk

You will spend less if you buy in bulk. Because if you calculate the amount you spend on buying one every time, it is more than when you buy in bulk. So, try to always buy in bulk.

Collect Samples

There are events you attend in one of the hotels in Lagos where you may be given free samples of products. Do not hesitate to collect these cosmetics samples. Although this is a marketing strategy, the fact remains that you are not paying for it. These free samples will increase your cosmetics stockpiles.

Use Less

To cut cosmetics cost, you can decide to use your creams and lotions only when you are going out. There is no need to use it when you are home.



Shop in Unconventional Locations

If you want to reduce spending on cosmetics, you should buy from unconventional stores. Try as much as possible to avoid the high street stores.The cost of the item will be very affordable at the market or departmental store when compared with the other chain stores.

Don’t share your cosmetics

If you don’t want to buy cosmetics weekly, don’t share it with family and friends. They will be unhappy with you but it is for your own good. However, you can allow them to use it if they are willing to contribute.

The role the eyes plays in your life can’t be overemphasized. One of such roles is alerting you about your health status. So if anything changes in your eyes, you immediately take notice. It may not be just any change. These eye problems may be alerting you to some crucial health conditions that you must not ignore. In line with this, Jumia travel, the leading online travel agency, identifies the things your eyes says about your health. Try to pay attention to these signs.

Jaundice

Jaundice is very common in common in newborn babies. It causes the yellowing of the skin and whitening of the eyes. It can also happen to adults. If jaundice doesn’t disappear within a reasonable period, it may be a sign of liver issues.

Swollen Eyes

A swollen or bulging eye is oftentimes a sigh of hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroxine hormone according to mayo clinic. This can increase your body’s metabolism resulting in weight loss, increased irregular heartbeat, sweating, and nervousness or irritability according to mayo clinic.

Distorted Vision

Distorted vision is most a sign that you either need have your eyes checked by an optician, or you require a break from your computer especially if you have been staring at it for hours. A break will help you regain focus and clear your eyes.

Frequent Stye

A stye is a small, painful lump on the inside or outside of the eyelid. You don’t need to be concerned as it only takes a few days and it will clear up. But if it takes about three months to clear up, you should see a doctor. It could be a sign of cancer referred to as Sebaceous gland carcinoma.

Twists in the eyes

Your eyes are supposed to be clear. No twists, no curves, and no bends. But, if there are any twists or bends in the eyes, it MAY be a sign of high blood pressure. This is why you should see your ophthalmologist from time to time for eye checkup as they can detect if the twists is a sign of High BP or not.

Sudden Changes in Vision

You reclining in one of your preferred hotels in Lagos and suddenly you experience changes in vision. It is not the people in your village. No. This may be a vision problem associated with stroke. You should go for a medical checkup immediately.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has finally closed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for much maintenance and repairs. Hopefully, it will be reopened on April 19th. Although quite a number of Nigerians and foreigners have expressed reservations about the closure, the safety of passengers should be the ultimate concern. Hence, the Federal Government has no choice than to shut down the airport. Expectedly, the FG has made arrangements to ferry passengers to Abuja. So, if you have anything to do in Abuja, Jumia Travel, the leading online booking agency shares ways to deal with the closure of Abuja airport.

Let your mind be at rest

The main concern of travelers and tourists about Kaduna is security due to recent events in the city. However, the Federal Government has assured passengers that they don’t need to worry about their security. The distance from Kaduna Airport to Abuja Airport by road according to Google map is 242.6 km (3h9m). Different security apparatus will be on the way all through your trip. So, let your mind be at rest and believe that nothing will happen. Kaduna has always been a safe and secure city.

Reduce your luggage

If you are traveling to Abuja for now, you should reduce the amount of luggage you carry. The stress of getting your luggage at Kaduna airport, then loading them into the bus coupled with the 3-hour travel can be unbearable. To cope with this, you should only carry essential items. Doing this will stop you from paying anyone to carry your luggage.

Make your own transport arrangement

You can also make your travel arrangement from Kaduna to Abuja. It is not compulsory to go with the buses provided by the government. So, if you have a friend who is familiar with the Kaduna to Abuja route, put a call through to him to pick you up at the Kaduna airport.

Travel by road

Some travelers may not be too disposed to fly to Kaduna en route Abuja. Then, your best option is to travel straight to Abuja via road. It is even cheaper to travel via road than flying. But, safety is always a major worry.

Avoid evening travel

You won’t like to be on the Kaduna road in the evening or wee hours of the night traveling to Abuja. Even if you get to Kaduna airport in the evening, delay your travel until the next day and spend that evening in a hotel.

Book a hotel close to Abuja Airport

You should book a hotel close to the airport to reduce the stress of arriving at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport and then you start another journey to your hotel. If you don’t know which hotel to book, Jumia Travel can conveniently help you search for hotels near Abuja airport.

Tinapa business and leisure resort located in Calabar, Cross River State. It is owned by the Cross River state government and is being built via a Public Private Partnership. The interesting thing about the resort is that it is a perfect place to do business as well as relax and have fun. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares some ideas on how to enjoy your visit to Tinapa. Thus making it easy for you to blend business and leisure.

Surf at the Waterpark

The Tinapa Waterpark is an invitation to experience fun in Tinapa’s scenic environment. It features adult and children pools, exciting water games and breath-taking slides. The waterpark also has a Lazy River, a Wave pool as well as other exciting attractions. You are also treated to your choice of beverage and local delicacies.

Watch fishing activities at the Fishermans Wharf

Overlooking the Artificial Lake in Tinapa is the Fisherman’s Wharf which is made up of a food court as well as a breathtaking scenery. You can recline and watch fishing and other activities on the Tinapa tidal Lake.

Take your kids to Games Arcade

If you by any chance have your kids with you, you should take them to the games arcade for an unadulterated fun. There are various games they can engage in like mini basketball, ocean bomber, and ice hockey.

Tour the Nollywood studio

There is a world class production studio popularly called the Nollywood studio. A tour of the studio may give you a sneak peek into how films are produced by Nigerian producers.

Watch a movie at the Eight-Screen Cinema

After your tour of the studio, you can take time out to relax and watch a movie at the cinema that has eight different screens. Since there are enough screens to watch a movie, there will be no delay if you intend to watch any movie of your choice.

Nigeria is a country blessed with attractive, beautiful and amazing tourist destinations. While you are allowed to visit many of these destinations, there are some of them you have to be culturally conscious before you can visit. This means there are cultural rules on the ground you have to respect or follow. You won’t like to know the consequences of disregarding these rules which have been existing for decades. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency identifies some of these tourist destinations.


Ogbunike Cave

The Ogbunike cave is a revered cave in Anambra state in Eastern Nigeria. It is located in Oyi local government area and it is just 10km drive from Onitsha. The cave is populated by bats, while the rainforest circling it is inhabited by deer, antelopes, alligators and snakes. The cave features 10 tunnels and main chamber as well as a walkway made of 317 steps. The cultural rules are displayed on a sign at the entrance which reads: remove your shoes before entering the cave, ladies under period banned and herbalist or spiritual ceremony in the cave is banned.


Idanre Hills

Idanre hills sit in the ancient town of Idanre in Ondo state. To get to the peak of the hill, you have to negotiate 667 steps and there are 5 spots for tourist to rest. The hills provided protection against marauding enemies in the past. Amongst the hills, one stands out which is the Agbagba Hill. This is very popular because of the Agboogun footprints. Whether you are an adult or a baby, your foot should fit in because the Agboogun footprints mysteriously expand and contract to accommodate any foot. The cultural rule here is that if your foot doesn’t fit in, you are branded a wizard or witch. In addition, there is the house of the Chief Priest where you can’t go in with clothes. If you are so bent on going in, you have to go in naked.


The Oba of Benin’s Palace

Ordinarily, the Oba of Benin is a traditional institution that is highly respected in Nigeria. It is one of the few institutions that has not been desecrated by civilization and religion. So, you can only imagine the rules for visiting the Oba’s Palace. Some of the things you should never do at the palace include: you must not point, you must not whistle, you must not open an umbrella during festivals, and you must never adorn black attire.



Osun-Osogbo Groove

The Osun-Osogbo groove is a sacred forest on 75 hectares of land along the banks of the Osun River, which is located on the outskirt of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The groove features prominently in the Osun-Osogbo festival. There are so many cultural rules tourists should be aware of. Among them are, you are not allowed to wear your shoes into the groove (you have to walk barefooted), cameras are barred from the shrine where sacrifices are made and importantly, you should never stay in the groove beyond 4 pm and by extension at night because the groove is strangely dangerous at these times.

Anyone can use social media. You can tweet or post whatever you like. You are free! However, this your social media license to share anything can cost you your career especially if you are job hunting. You may not appreciate the reach of your social media activities until someone points it out to you. You will be surprised. As a result, you should be conscious of what you do on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram because you don’t know who is looking. Jumia Travel, the leading online booking agency gathers some social media actions that could wreck your chances of getting a job.

Complaining about your job

If you don’t like your job, you should look for a way to resolve it and if you can’t, you should probably quit. What you should never do is to complain about your job on social media whether you still work for the company or not. Keep your complaints off these networks.

Sending friend request to someone who just interviewed you

You may do this because you are concerned about your performance in an interviewed that you had to follow the interviewer on Facebook. You didn’t just stop there, you question him or her about your performance. It will look like you stalking or disturbing the person. So, don’t be astonished if you don’t get the job.

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Forgetting to follow your these companies

Following a company that you are applying to for a job may boost your chances of getting a job. This is because of the ridiculous criteria some companies have laid down to employ prospective employees. It doesn’t take anything for you to follow them. You may never know.

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Making simple spelling mistakes

This can be overlooked by everyone but simple spelling mistakes are unforgivable. The dilemma here is that many people use shorthand because of character limitation. A good example is twitter’s 140 characters. Nevertheless, avoid verbosity on twitter and try as much as possible to be concise. This is in a bid to stop you from using shorthand.

Sharing negative comments about an organization

A business or organization had public relations problems that went viral. Nearly everyone commented on these issues on social media. No matter the public relations offense, you should avoid making such negative comments. These comments may haunt you later as you may be invited for an interview by the same company you have lambasted on social media.

Since nobody is physically present to observe or regulate what you are doing online or on the internet, it has become a free for all. A platform where you can do whatever you like. Very few internet users self-regulate themselves. This is why it is easier for people to lie on the internet. Jumia Travel, the leading online booking agency shares some of these lies.

Biographical information

Biographical information is a holistic description of yourself. It includes your name, where you reside, language and other basic information. Perhaps, we don’t want to waste time when filling out forms or signing up on social media, we simply enter incorrect information including a fake email.

Interests

Some persons lie about what they are interested in. They want to paint a positive picture of themselves online, so they prefer to lie about their interest. You may not be interested in skiing and bowling but because it is a requirement, you just say you are. What will you do when you are invited for an interview and they ask you to ski or bowl?

Age and birthday

This is perhaps the online lie almost everyone has told. We have entered other dates besides your actual dates of birth. So, many people have different dates of birth and birthdays online. So, which DOB is your own? Just give your real DOB as it only takes you less than 2 minutes to fill these forms.

Your photos

Many people doctor their online photos that you are unable to recognize them. In other cases, they post fake and trendy pictures all in the name of looking good. And perhaps, they do this because they want to get more comments and likes.

What you’ve read

The internet has made simplified a lot of things. It is possible to lie that you have read a book and if you are asked to review the book you have read, you can Google and get a summary. Done! So, we can say the internet has made it less difficult not to lie.

Love is never easy to maintain. Despite this, you should make efforts to spice up your love life. There are so many ways to do this. Hurray, technology can help! There are now apps that can assist you to make your love life stronger and better. These apps are awesome ways to get both of you closer. Jumia Travel, the leading online booking agency, gathers some of the apps that can help you improve your relationships. You can download the apps on either Android or iPhone. Thank us later!

Romantic idea 500

Out of romantic ideas? Then you should download this app. It has 500 free romantic ideas to strengthen or boost your relationships.

Couple

You are really enjoying your love that you don’t want to ever forget. You can use Couple create a history of your love life. It should mainly feature all the beautiful moments you had together. You can also use the app for chatting and video calls.

Avocado

At the beginning of your relationship, both of you do everything together. But as time went by, you begin to grow apart. But with Avocado, you can plan your activities together. You can share your schedule, grocery lists, time for movies and other things. This will ensure that both of you are on this page.

Kahnoodle

This app rewards with points for any romantic or thoughtful action you perform. The action may be taking your lover on vacation to dinner at one of the best hotels in Lagos, doing the dishes or nursing the baby. With these points, you can use it to get discounts on e-commerce websites like Best Buy and Amazon.

BetterHalf

BetterHalf is like a pool where you get information about restaurants to take your partner and also movies to watch. The best thing here is that these cinemas and restaurant are just few kilometres away from you. When you select your preferred spot, the app suggests a convenient time for you to see the movie or restaurant.

The 5 love languages

With 5 love languages, you will be able to take a quiz to determine the love language of your partner. Discovering your partner’s love language, will breed understanding and reduce misunderstanding.

Cash Flow Problems Your Small Business Is Likely To Experience

Cash or money is important to the proper, effective and smooth running of any business or enterprise. It is, therefore, safe to say that without money, your business will collapse. As a result, Jumia Travel, the leading online booking agency discuss some cash flow problems that are likely to affect the smooth running of your business. This will ensure that you are fully prepared for any uncertainties. It must be mentioned that 90% of small businesses or startups fail due to poor cash flow.

Delayed payment

After providing a service, you expect to be paid immediately, this is not the case most times. You offer your service and get paid later. However, this is not good for your business. In fact, if your clients pay very late, your debt profile will steadily rise. To reduce the effect of late payment, set a timeline for your clients or customers to make payment and use your relationship with the manager to encourage him or her to pay you as early as possible. You can also reduce the credit you offer your customers.

Decline in sales

The reduction in sales can have a huge impact on profit. As soon as you notice a decline in sales, you may need to check your marketing strategy again. You can also take advantage of social media. You don’t need to break the bank to boost sales again.

Low profit

Profit is directly linked to sales. You should not be too surprised if your profit has been hit. The Nigerian economy is trying to recover from its first recession in 22 years. Besides, some businesses have declared losses. This is why the business should have savings to cushion the effect of the lack of profitability. Also, you may need to adjust your growth forecast.

Seasonal demands

There are some businesses that are seasonal. Seasonal in the sense that there are certain months there is a monumental spike in turnover and in other months, it will reduce. For example, there is always an increase in hotel bookings during public holidays and the festive period. This is same for transport. You have to plan your cash for this period so that there is no lacuna.

Overtrading

This usually affects small businesses that are just opening a shop. Most times, these businesses invite customers and friends and offer them a good discount to promote patronage. The turnout may be massive and it may affect your cash flow because so many people are taking advantage of the discount. The rule here is to try as much as possible to make your launching very simple and don’t offer any crazy discount.

Your body is the place you live in. You have to take good care of it by being fit and keeping it in shape. However, quite a large chunk of people are not bothered about whether they are fit or not as far as they wake up in the morning and go wherever they want. The only time they are concerned about their body is when they are ill. This is not good. Being fit can ward off heart ailment and other cancerous diseases. But still, you make very minute effort to keep fit. In line with this, Jumia Travel, the online travel agency shares signs that you are definitely not fit. It may be time to exercise.

It takes forever for your heart rate to slow

Your age determines how quick your heart rate will slow. For a young man, it shouldn’t take several minutes for his heart beat to relax. However, because you are out of shape, your heart's still pounding for another five minutes. You are not fit.

Caffeine is the only thing that keeps you awake

You have so many things on your plate but you find it difficult to keep awake. Often times, it is the coffee that prevents you from sleeping so that you can perform. When you exercise more, you don’t need to take caffeine anymore to keep awake.

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You cannot do pushups

This is perhaps one of the most obvious signs. It is a very reliable way to determine if you are fit or not. Unfortunately, many people fail this test. Some are even lucky if they go beyond 5 pushups. If this is the case, it may be time to hit the gym in any of your favourite hotels in Abuja.



You struggle to catch your breath

For example, when you climb the stairs or workout in the morning, and within few minutes you are panting and out of breath, it is a warning sign. You really need to start exercising to regain your fitness.

You are longing for sugar

Most times if you are fit, you would have little or no desire to take sugar because the exercise you engage in gives you natural energy. So, if you are always craving sugar, you should exercise more often.

You are always tired

Tiredness is relative. It doesn’t necessarily mean that whenever you are tired or fatigued, you are not fit. But if you are always or you complain of tiredness daily, there is every possibility that your fitness level is not up to scratch.

Adults need at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep daily. But, due to circumstances that is usually within their control, they don’t get this recommended amount of sleep. Even when they do, they wake up tired and with a headache. This means they didn’t sleep well and as a result, their eyes are always begging and pleading for sleep. When they can’t control it, you find them sleeping in commercial buses, at work and dangerously behind the car steering. This shouldn’t happen to a gentleman or beautiful lady like. Simply follow these tips shared by Jumia Travel, the leading online booking agency to help you sleep faster and better.

Set your environment

The way you set your environment will definitely determine how well you sleep especially at night. For you to sleep better and faster, you should switch off phones, and light bulb as well as get rid of outdoor noises like the one from your generator. In addition to this, the temperature in the room is important. You can never sleep well in a room that is hot. You should leave your windows open for fresh air to come in.

Clear blocked nostrils before sleeping

When you sleep, you breathe in less air compared to when you are wide awake. Consequently, if your nostrils are blocked, the oxygen flowing into your body will be very limited. Thus affecting your sleep. So, if your nostrils are blocked, you should clear them before you sleep. To make it easier, you should buy an inhaler.

Maintain a regular sleep schedule

There are quite a number of factors that will prevent you from maintaining a regular sleep schedule, especially, if you reside in Lagos. Nevertheless, you can do it of you put your mind to it. You can decide sleep 9 or 10 pm daily depending on when you return from your everyday hustle. This body will automatically tailor itself to this schedule and you will sleep well. But the day you miss this schedule, it is back to complain that you don’t get enough naps. Regular exercise can also help you reset your body to fit into the schedule.


Think less

You can think about anything and everything during the day. But in the night, or whenever you want to sleep, you should think less or get rid of these thoughts if you seriously want to sleep faster and better.

Change your bed and pillow

Your bed and pillow have a vast role to play in how well you sleep. There are now orthopedic beds that can help you sleep better. So, if you don’t sleep well, you should probably change your bed and pillow.

When it rains in Lagos, the city appears to run or function differently. This is why some Lagosians may be unhappy whenever it rains. But, they don’t have control over this. As the center of excellence, the people and government should take immediate action to cushion the effect or impact of the rain. In line with this, Jumia Travel, the leading online booking agency discusses the things that happen in Lagos when it rains.

The traffic doubles

Traffic has always been one of the highlights of any megacity. It should not surprise anyone that traffic is a problem in Lagos. A lot of man hours are wasted in traffic. Although, the government is making effort to ensure the free flow of traffic; it has so much work to do. You can only imagine the nature of the traffic when it rains. The traffic can be very bad. What many workers and employees do to cushion the effect on them is to leave work as early as possible.

The roads are flooded

The traffic doubles because the roads are flooded. This happens as a result of a poor drainage system. So, there is nowhere the rainwater will flow to than to stay on the road. The government has been opening up the drainages around the city but some Lagosians will still dump refuse inside to block it. Well, if you cannot drive home, you can book a hotel to spend your night.

No electricity

This may not be peculiar to Lagos alone. When it rains, it is an opportunity for the Power Holding Company of Nigeria to hold on to power. Funny but true. However, in some cases, PHCN may not interrupt power no matter how heavy it rains. They are very unpredictable.



The heat disappears

This is the most obvious reason Lagosians want it to rain. Even if you use a generator, you will still switch it off at some point. The heat that follows every time power supply is seized can sometimes be unbearable. With the rain, the heat disappears and everywhere is cool and warm.

Danfo drivers become rational

Not only danfo drivers but every driver who uses the road at that moment drives carefully. You don’t need a soothsayer to tell you what will happen if you drive recklessly when it rains.

Benin City was founded in the 10th century and over the years, it has evolved into a city with strong and grounded traditional institution. This institution has flourished since the 14th century. If you by any chance find yourself in the city that prides itself in its culture and tradition, Jumia Travel, the leading online booking agency shares ways you can enjoy your stay in the capital city of Edo state.

Tour the Oba of Benin Palace

The Oba of Benin Palace is an edifice and bastion of culture. You can conveniently say it is a place to learn about the rich history of the ancient Benin Kingdom. The Palace was rebuilt by Oba Ewedo II after it was destroyed by the Britain during the 1897 war. There are relics of past Oba of Benin. Although there is a limit to where you can go or what to see at the Palace, it is still a wonderful place to visit. It is located in the heart of Benin and was listed as a Unesco, World Heritage Site in 1999.

See a movie at Kada Cinema

Going to see a movie is another way to get out of the rut in Benin City. One of the well-known cinema in the City is Kada Cinema. You can watch the latest movie with your friend over a pack of popcorns and your favourite beverage.

Visit the Ogba Zoo

If you love animals, then you should not leave Benin without visiting Ogba Zoo, nature and pack. It covers 750 Acres of Urban Park with a Biological Garden as well as a tourist resort. Some of the attractions at the park include Lions, Chimpanzees, Giant Tortoises, Rock Python, Peafowls among others. It is located along Ring road.


Eat Mama Ebo pepper rice

If you are worried about where to eat, then look no further than Mama Ebo Pepper Rice. It is one of the places that will be recommended for you to eat by your tour guide. Beyond the tasty meals, you will experience rice preparation in a different way. The restaurant sits comfortably at 4, Irowa Street in Benin City.

Party at Club Joker

There is nothing like winding up your trip to Benin by leaving your Prestige Hotel and Suites to party. The best place you can go to indulge is Club Joker. They have their Karaoke night on Wednesdays from 7pm-11pm, Game Night on Thursdays 7.00 pm-10:45 pm and Sunday Live Band from 7.00 pm-10:45 pm. It is never a dull moment.

After buying a new smartphone, there will be no complaints because it is in a perfect condition and working fine. However, when the excitement of buying a smartphone eventually wears off, your phone starts acting up as it becomes very slow and unresponsive. This may be as a result of the way you use your phone. The undeniable fact is that we all want our smartphone to run like brand new even though you have used it for two years. In line with this, Jumia Travel, the leading online booking portal shares ways to ensure that your smartphone runs like brand new.

Uninstall dormant apps

There are limitless numbers of free apps you can download in the Google or iPhone store. Since you don’t have to pay, you download both relevant and irrelevant apps on your smartphone. If you do this, then you don’t need to complain about your phone working like a snail. What you should do is to get apps you are not using in order to free up space/

Ensure you update your OS

Phone manufacturers don’t in these smartphones include updates for fun. These updates are to ensure that your phone is in sync with the latest version. So, whether you are using an Android or iPhone, you should always update the Operating System intermittently for maximum performance.

Clear your home screen

Your home screen makes it easier for you to access your apps. So, many of us prefer to have all our apps on the home screen. This can impact the way your phone functions. You should always clear your home screen or you delete app icons you don’t use regularly.


Free up some space

Your phone memory may be filled up or there may be some file residues after you uninstall an app. This will no doubt take up much-needed space. So, you should always clean your phone to free up space.

Reset your phone

The worst case scenario is for you to simply reset your phone. This is when your phone is totally unresponsive. But before you reset, transfer your pictures, files, and videos so that you don’t lose them. Most times, the reset will restore the factory setting.