NESG Non-Residential Fellowship 2026: How Nigerian Researchers and Policy Professionals Can Apply Before the August 16 Deadline 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 August 2026

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Non-Residential Fellowship is now accepting applications from qualified Nigerians who are passionate about public policy, economic research, governance, and national development. This fellowship provides a unique opportunity for

ECOWAS Young Graduates’ Professional Immersion Programme 2027: How Nigerians Can Apply for This Career-Changing Opportunity

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 August 2026

The ECOWAS Young Graduates’ Professional Immersion Programme 2027 is now accepting applications from qualified young graduates across the 12 ECOWAS Member States, including Nigeria. The programme is designed to equip participants with valuable professional work experience, strengthen their leadership skills, and expose them to the operations of

Nigeria Customs Recruitment: 3,852 Candidates Selected from Over 573,000 Applicants – What You Should Know 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 August 2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially released the final list of successful candidates for its 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, ending a process that attracted 573,680 applications nationwide.  Out of all applicants, only 3,852 candidates were selected, making the recruitment one of the most competitive in the

FG Begins Training 4,000 Tractor Operators to Create Jobs and Boost Food Production in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 August 2026

Nigeria’s drive towards modern agriculture has received a major boost as the Federal Government begins the training of 4,000 tractor operators under its national agricultural mechanisation programme. The initiative is expected to improve food production, create employment opportunities for young Nigerians, and strengthen the

STEM Africa Fest: How Nigerian Children Can Learn AI, Robotics and Coding for Future Careers

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 August 2026

More than 3,800 children, parents, teachers, and technology enthusiasts recently gathered in Lagos for the sixth edition of STEM Africa Fest, one of Africa’s largest STEM events. The festival gave young Nigerians practical experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, coding, drone technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship—skills that

FirstBank Spark a Gem Challenge: How Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs Can Access Grants, Mentorship and Business Support

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 August 2026

FirstBank has strengthened its commitment to supporting women-owned businesses through the launch of the Spark A Gem Challenge, an initiative that awarded ₦10 million in grants to outstanding female entrepreneurs in Nigeria.  The programme is part of the bank’s Women Preneur Pitch-A-Ton initiative under the FirstGem proposition. Beyond cash

Portable Disqualified in Celebrity Boxing Rematch: 5 Lessons Nigerians Can Learn from the Ring

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 August 2026

Music artiste, Portable, and Internet sensation, Charles Okocha The highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch between Portable (Habeeb Okikiola) and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha ended in dramatic fashion after Portable was disqualified for walking out of the ring before the end of the opening round.  The bout,

5 Ways to Make Money in Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry in 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 August 2026

The Nigerian entertainment industry is one of Africa’s fastest-growing creative sectors, generating billions of naira annually through music, film, comedy, digital content, and live events. Thanks to the rise of streaming platforms, social media, and international collaborations, talented Nigerians now have more opportunities than ever to turn their

UNILAG Student Wins Huawei Global ICT Competition: How Nigerian Students Can Follow the Same Path

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 July 2026

Peter Fagbola, a student of the Department of Systems Engineering beats global top tech talents to win Huawei ICT competition in China…Photo Credit; UNILAG A student at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Peter A. Fagbola, has made Nigeria proud by winning first place at the prestigious Huawei ICT Competition held in Shenzhen, China. Alongside

NNPC Deploys Over 1,000 Young Professionals: What It Means and How to Prepare for the Next Recruitment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 July 2026

he Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially deployed over 1,000 young professionals into its workforce after they successfully completed a one-year internship, intensive training, and performance evaluation programme.  According to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, the