By Esther Onyegbula Ten years after opening a makeup store and studio in Yaba, the founder of WhitneyWhytBeauty and Christmas Affairs talks about learning the craft, doubters, a hard season, and why she treats beauty like a system. At fifteen, growing up in Ebute Metta, Yaba, on the Lagos Mainland, Whitney Bassey Amaku wanted to […]

By Esther Onyegbula Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have called for urgent reforms to replace examination-driven learning with practical, skills-based education that prepares students to solve real-life problems and meet workplace demands. They made the call at the Education That Works Africa Conference 2026 in Lagos, where educators, policymakers, innovators and other stakeholders advocated stronger […]

The Visionary Leadership Conference (VLC) 2026, the flagship leadership gathering of IMMERSE Coaching Company, is set to take place from Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st October 2026, bringing together executives, business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and emerging leaders from across Africa and beyond for three days of conversations, learning, strategic reflection, and leadership development. Now in […]

By Esther Onyegbula The African Church, founded in 1901, is celebrating 125 years of faith, evangelism and service to humanity, with activities designed to reflect on its historical journey, achievements and future aspirations. The anniversary, themed “Raise the Symphony of Praise in Bethel, Psalm 150:3-5,” will feature thanksgiving, Bible quiz competitions and lectures examining the […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 16 governorship candidates for the 2027 election in Oyo State, with All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) flagbearer Abimbola Adekanmbi and Accord Party candidate Abdulrahman Oriyomi Hamzat among those cleared for the contest.