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The brain is indeed the powerhouse of the entire human body as it is in charge of basically everything a person does. In fact, it is in charge of keeping the heart beating; lungs breathing; and allowing one to move, feel, sleep, think, talk and every other thing you can think of. No wonder some scientists call it an energy-intensive organ, using around 20% of the body’s calories in order to keep doing its herculean tasks. It is therefore quite logical that the food we eat can have a direct impact on the overall output of the brain.
However, researchers and nutritionists have found out that only some special type of foods can particularly have a big impact on the structure and health of the brain. They can help keep the brain healthy and can improve specific mental tasks such as memory and concentration. We hereby take a look at the 7 most important of such type of foods:

1. Wholegrain: This is an excellent source of carbohydrates where the brain can get all the energy that is needed. Wholegrain like brown rice, bulgur wheat, granary bread, barley, oatmeal, pasta, e.t.c. are especially recommended because of the rate at which they are being broken down into glucose. Glucose is of course the primary source of energy required by every cell in the body. A hormone called insulin helps move glucose from the bloodstream into the cells.
2. Fatty Fish: About 60% of the brain is made up of fat and half of that fat is the omega-3s fats that help build brain and nerve cells. Study has shown that people who consume diets that contain more of these essential fatty acids have more gray matter and increased blood flow in their brains. Gray matter contains most of the nerve cells that control decision-making, memory and emotion. The most effective omega-3s fats are found naturally in fatty fish such as: salmon, sardine, mackerel, herring, tuna, trout, pilchard, kipper, e.t.c. Note that you can also obtain omega-3s fats from walnuts, flaxseed, soya beans, pumpkin seeds, e.t.c.
3. Coffee: The two main components in coffee are caffeine and antioxidants. Caffeine on the one hand subdues a chemical substance in the brain called adenosine, believed to play a role in promoting sleep and suppressing arousal. The result of this is increased alertness, sharpened memory and improved mood. Antioxidants on the other hand especially the class known as catechines help to promote healthy blood flow in the brain thereby reducing the risk of neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
4. Egg: This is an excellent source of some basic nutrients that are of great value to the brain. The nutrients basically include choline and 3 basic B vitamins – B6, B12 and folate. The choline on the one hand is a water-soluble vitamin-like essential nutrient that serves as a precursor for the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is involved in many functions including memory and muscle control. The B vitamins of B6, B12 and folate on the other hand help to reduce the levels of a particular amino acid called homocysteine in the blood. Too much of this in the blood is associated with increased risk of stroke, cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.
5. Dark Chocolate: The two main components of dark chocolate are cocoa solids and cocoa butter. Sugar is the only other component but in very little quantity. Therefore we can safely say dark chocolate is merely a heap of cocoa itself. As a matter of fact, cocoa contains a special type of flavonoids that have powerful antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are especially important for brain health as the brain is highly susceptible to oxidative stress which contributes to age-related cognitive decline and brain diseases.
6. Blueberries: Like a few other deeply colored berries, blueberries contain flavonoid antioxidants such as anthocyanin, caffeic acid, catechin and quercetin that help to fight against oxidative stress and inflammation both of which contribute to brain-aging and neurodegenerative diseases. Studies have also shown that some of the antioxidants in blueberries accumulate in the brain and help improve communication between brain cells. Some of the other berries with these antioxidants include: strawberries, blackberries, blackcurrants and mulberries.
7. Broccoli: Broccoli contains a number of compounds that have powerful antioxidant and anti- inflammation which may help protect the brain against damage. It is also very high in vitamin k which is known to enhance cognitive function and improve brainpower.

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The news of this 16yr old Imo state born genius who emerged as the most outstanding candidate in this year’s waec, 2019 has spread across the world like wildfire thanks to social media. She may have as well gone into the Guiness Book of Records as it gathered that the impeccable result is the best so far for the youngest WAEC candidate in this history of WAEC. The brilliant damsel gloriously acquired distinctions in all the nine (9) subjects she sat for including: Further Mathematics (A1), General Mathematics (A1), English Language (A1), Biology (A1), Physics (A1), Chemistry (A1), Civic Education (A1), Economics (A1) and Data Processing (A1).
This is indeed quite impressive and has prompted the governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha, to award her full academic scholarship to study in any university of her choice in the country. Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, dropped a very lovely tweet, “I am immensely proud of this young woman who is a role model and an inspiration for educating the #GirlChild.”
In an examination written alongside nearly 1.6 million candidates in the country, Stephany came out on top and even set a new record. She conquered waec with her 9 incredible double-edged swords of A1 in just one sitting. She is indeed a waec conqueror. The secret to her success cannot be far-fetched as she must have discovered the seven (7) top secrets of passing waec – (1)Waec code of conduct (2) Waec syllabus (3) Waec past questions (4) Waec exam instructions (5) Waec exam time-management (6) Waec tactical approach (7) Waec tutorials and lessons.

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The list presented here is not of the National University Commission (NUC) but of 2019 Webometrics Ranking of World University. Webometrics is the largest academic ranking of universities from all over the world based on each university’s web presence and impact.

1.University of Ibadan: Fondly called UI, it was initially an affiliate college of the prestigious University of London before becoming a full-fledged independent university in 1962. When it was first established in 1948, it started with academic programs in Arts, Science and Medicine. Now it has grown to include academic programs in 13 faculties. It is ranked 1st in Nigeria and 1148th in the world. It is located in Oyo state, south-western Nigeria.
2. University of Nigeria: It is popularly called UNN and is proudly the first full-fledged indigenous and autonomous university in the country founded by Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1955 but formally opened in 1960. The university currently has 15 faculties and 102 academic departments. It also offers 82 undergraduate and 211 postgraduate programs in a total of 3 campuses situated in Nsukka, Enugu and Ituku-Ozalla all located in Enugu state, south-eastern Nigeria. It is ranked 2nd in Nigeria and 2129th in the world.
3. Obafemi Awolowo University: University of Ife as it was formally called was a pacesetter for universities in all of Africa in the 1970s and 1980s. It is still one of the foremost on the continent and highly respected for the technological flagship of the West African sub-region by applying modern technology to teaching, research, community service and also providing practical solutions to social, cultural and economic problems. It is ranked 3rd in Nigeria and 2247th in the world. It was established in 1962 and located in Osun state, south-western Nigeria.
4. Covenant University: It is apparently the best private university in Nigeria founded with the intention to revolutionize the educational landscape using the platform of Christian ethos and life transforming values that can turn graduates into expert thinkers, unusual managers and hyper-resourceful technocrats in all fields of human endeavor. Located in Ogun state, south-western Nigeria, it was established in 2000 but did not start to operate as a private university until 2002 when the licensing certificate was eventually granted by the National University Commission (NUC). It is ranked 4th in Nigeria and 2294th in the world.
5. Ahmadu Bello University: As one of the foremost university in the country, ABU is made up of 2 campuses with 12 faculties, 1 postgraduate school and 82 academic departments. It also has 5 Institutes, 6 Specialized Centers, a Division of Agricultural Colleges, a School of Basic and Remedial Studies, a Demonstration Secondary School, a Primary School and a Consultancy outfit providing a variety of services to the university and wider society. About 27 institutions comprising Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and School of Basic or Preliminary Studies are currently affiliated to it. It is ranked 5th in Nigeria and 2344th in the world. It was founded in 1962 and is located in Kaduna state.
6. University of Lagos: It is popularly called UNILAG and is widely regarded as the University of First Choice as well as the Nation’s Pride. There is provision for academic programs in 12 faculties and also has a Distance Learning Institute offering courses in Accounting, Business Administration, Science, Education and Library Information Services. It is ranked 6th in Nigeria and 2589th in the world. It was established in 1962 and is located in Lagos state, south-western Nigeria.
7. Federal University of Technology, Minna: FUTMINNA as it is fondly called proudly specializes in technological education. It is indeed a designated center of excellence in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering and has a core competence in the development of vaccines and drugs. It is ranked 7th in Nigeria and 2789th in the world. It was established in 1983 and is located in Niger State, Nigeria.
8. University of Ilorin: UNILORIN is undoubtedly the largest university in the country with a land mass of about 15,000 hectares. As a result of this, the university has only one central campus that accommodates a total of 15 faculties, students’ residential area, staff quarters as well as teaching and research farms. It is ranked 8th in Nigeria and 2791st in the world. It was established in 1976 and located in Kwara state, Nigeria.
9. University of Port Harcourt: It is popularly called UNIPORT and is highly regarded as one of the foremost university in Africa generally. In fact it was ranked 6th in Africa and 1st in Nigeria by Times Higher Education (THE) in 2015. Currently, it is ranked 9th in the country and 3005 in the world according to the 2019 Webometrics Ranking of World University. It was established in 1975 and is situated in Choba/Aluu town in Rivers state, Nigeria.
10. Federal University of Technology, Akure: FUTA as it is fondly called is 10th in the country and 3123 in world ranking

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