Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old Nigerian-American student from Connecticut, has made significant strides in addressing a pressing issue in schools: the spread of airborne diseases. Inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, she designed a simple yet effective air filter that has garnered national attention and significant funding. A Young Mind, A Big Solution Tasked with creating a solution to enhance school safety during potential future pandemics, Eniola, a fifth-grader at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, turned her attention to the air we breathe. Her innovative air filter design is not only effective but also remarkably affordable. The design is straightforward: a box fan, four furnace filters, duct tape, and cardboard. This ingenious combination results in a unit that can be produced…
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Burna Boy, Tems, Asake and others bag nominations for the best African performance at the 2025 Grammys
The Nigerian music industry is currently on a global high as several of its top artists have been nominated for the prestigious Grammy Awards 2025. This recognition is a major win for Afrobeats and…
Kamala Harris: Defying expectations and breaking boundaries.
Madam VP, your journey is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Your unwavering commitment to public service has left an enduring legacy that will inspire generations to come. From the historic…
Top 10 Quotes – Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson
In a world where stress and distractions often pull us in every direction, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff – and it’s all small stuff by Richard Carlson offers a refreshing perspective on finding peace…
Quincy Jones, a legend that will forever inspire us.
Quincy Jones, a titan of the American music industry, died at the age of 91. His career spanned decades, encompassing jazz, film scoring, and record production. As a producer, Jones revolutionized the music industry,…
Top 10 Quotes – Leading an Inspired Life by Jim Rohn
I’ve found that every great book holds a unique key to growth. This one, Leading an Inspired Life, offers invaluable lessons for anyone seeking both personal and professional fulfillment. If you are not willing…
Working together as a team matters
Ever heard the story of the elephant and the blind men? Each one felt a different part and insisted they knew what it was—only to miss the bigger picture. Just like them, our perspectives can be limited. But when we collaborate and share insights, monumental results happen. Here are 5 practical ways to foster team collaboration.
12 Strategies Small Businesses can Implement to Keep Customers Coming Back
Studies suggest that focusing on customer retention rather than pure customer acquisition can reduce marketing costs by up to 30% while increasing customer lifetime value. Retention efforts not only cost less but also lead to long-term profitability. These 12 retention strategies can help small businesses achieve sustainable growth.
MEET THE INCREDIBLE DAMOLA ADAMOLEKUN:
THE 35-YEAR-OLD CEO BEHIND RED LOBSTER’S RESURGENCE! At 35, Damola Adamolekun became the youngest CEO of Red Lobster. Born in Nigeria and raised in Zimbabwe and the Netherlands, he moved to the U.S. at…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress=Olympic Champions.
In a striking turn of events, a new chapter has been added to the basketball hall of fame. Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, stamped their names on the sands of time, at the Paris…
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