How Queen Splash turned hardship, social media into thriving baking empire
Chukwu Vivian Chinaza, popularly known as Queen Splash or Queen Splash Cakes, has emerged as one of Nigeria’s fast-rising entrepreneurs, building a successful baking business and a strong social media presence from modest beginnings. The baker, content creator, brand influencer and youth mentor has gained widespread recognition for leveraging digital platforms to grow her business […]
Osun polls: A contest too close to be left to chance or violence
By Abdulsalam Abdullah There is a temptation, with any governorship election, to reduce the story to a contest between personalities and parties. That temptation should be resisted in the case of Osun State, where voters head to the polls on August 15 to decide whether Ademola Adeleke — now standing under the banner of the […]
Education financing must prioritise equity in age of AI — Akinniyi
By Elizabeth Osayande Education financing in Africa must move beyond expanding access to ensuring that technology broadens opportunity rather than deepening inequality, the Regional Portfolio Director for Africa at Luminate, Toyin Akinniyi, has said. Speaking at the Bold Action Session on Education during the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit hosted by Sterling One Foundation in […]
Waterways accident: NIWA intensifies safety campaign in Abaji as rainy season peaks
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa As the rainy season peaks with rising water levels and increased pollution, the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has moved to sensitize waterfront communities in the Federal Capital Territory on safety and environmental protection. The NIWA Abuja Area/Liaison Office, yesterday staged a Marine Safety and Environmental Protection campaign at Abaji Area Council. […]
TGTSSAN commends FG’s N3.6bn skill-up programme for tailors
The Textile, Garment and Tailoring Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (TGTSSAN) has applauded the Federal Government’s decision to support tailors across the country under the Industrial Training Fund (ITF)’s Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme, describing the initiative as a major step towards creating skilled jobs and reviving Nigeria’s textile industry.
Beyond gathering: How Eastern Nigerian families will benefit from August meeting
For many people, August is just another month on the calendar. But across Eastern Nigeria, it signals something much more meaningful. It is the season when daughters return home. From bustling cities across Nigeria and the diaspora, women make the journey back to their hometowns for the annual August Meeting, a yearly tradition that has […]
