Abia Shortlists 24,023 Applicants for Teacher Recruitment CBT — 4,000 to Be Hired

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 February 2026

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti The Abia State Government has shortlisted 24,023 applicants for the computer-Based Test (CBT) in the second batch of its teacher recruitment exercise, as part of plans to employ 4,000 new teachers across the state.  The announcement was made after the

BOI and MTN Foundation Launch ₦1bn Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 February 2026

Bank of Industry (BOI) and the MTN Foundation have signed a partnership to create a ₦1 billion Matching Fund to support women-led micro and small businesses across Nigeria.  The fund will run under the Y’ellopreneur 3.0 programme and is designed mainly for women who run viable businesses but cannot access bank loans because they lack

Cornerstone Insurance and Lagos Food Bank Feed Schoolchildren in Lagos 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 February 2026

Cornerstone Insurance Plc has partnered again with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative to provide free meals to hundreds of pupils in low-cost private schools across Lagos.  The school feeding exercise began from the Lagos Food Bank’s Mangoro hub, where staff of the insurance company worked alongside volunteers to pack and distribute meals to children from

Lagos Is Becoming a Global Travel Hub

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 February 2026

Lagos is fast positioning itself as a stronger international travel hub, with more direct connections linking the city to major global destinations such as Dubai, New York City and London.  Most of these international flights operate through Murtala Muhammed International Airport, making Lagos a more connected gateway to the world.  Why this development

INEC Fixes February 20, 2027, for Nigeria’s Presidential Election 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 February 2026

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced that Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 20, 2027.  Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will follow on March 6, 2027.  The announcement was made

NABTEB, NECO Join Forces to Improve Nigeria’s Public Examination System 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 February 2026

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) have set up a joint technical committee to improve how public examinations are conducted in Nigeria.  The decision was announced in Benin by Uchechukwu Olisah, Assistant Director, Media/Protocol of NABTEB, and made available to the News

Not Worth It: Omotola Warns Couples Against Marrying into Hostile Families 

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 February 2026

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has advised couples facing rejection from a partner’s family to first try genuine efforts to build understanding — but to seriously rethink the relationship if the hostility does not change.  She shared this advice during an interview on The Morayo Show. 

Naira Set to Strengthen as CBN Raises Weekly Dollar Limit for BDCs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 February 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators can now buy up to $150,000 every week.  This new policy is meant to improve the supply of foreign exchange (forex) to Nigerians who need dollars for genuine purposes such as school fees, medical bills, travel, and small business imports.  […]

Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway Partially Closed for Four Weeks: What Road Users Need to Know 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 February 2026

Lagos Commissioner of Transport, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi . Photo Credit : Official Website of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation The Lagos State Government has announced a partial closure of the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway to allow the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out urgent rehabilitation on some sections of the road.  The closure will last […]

Global Design & Cultural Events in 2026: How Nigerians Can Benefit and Take Part 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 February 2026

In 2026, major design and cultural fairs will take place across different countries, bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, students and cultural leaders. These events showcase fashion, crafts, digital design, film, photography, interior design and creative technology.  For Nigerians, platforms like Design Week Lagos and other