Afretrade Launches Digital Platform to Empower 100 million African Businesses 

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 November 2025

Photo Credit : Afretrade Afretrade, a digital innovation company, has unveiled a multi-service platform designed to empower 100 million African businesses over the next five years. The platform connects employers to verified talent, boosts trade, and provides professional training for

School Abduction in Niger State

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 November 2025

Nigeria has been thrown into shock again following the abduction of students and staff at St. Mary’s Catholic Boarding School in Papiri, Niger State. Armed men stormed the school during the early hours, taking away dozens of students and workers. The attack has left many families devastated and worried about the rising insecurity affecting schools across the

Terrorists Abduct Four Rice Farmers in Kwara’s Edu LGA

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 November 2025

Barely 24 hours after a violent incident in Eruku town, suspected bandits launched another attack in Kwara State, abducting four rice farmers in Bokungi Village, Edu Local Government Area. According to reports, the incident happened on Wednesday evening, while the victims were harvesting rice in their fields. Eyewitnesses said

NADF, IDH, and BOA Team Up to Empower Women Agripreneurs in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 November 2025

Photo credit:The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)  The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has partnered with IDH and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to support young women and youth in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the Women in Sourcing and Enterprise (WISE) Programme Kick-Off in

Lagos Moves to Improve Water Transport: What Residents Should Know and How to Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 November 2025

Lagos State is taking major steps to make water transportation safer, faster, and more affordable through the new Omi Eko Project, which will introduce 78 electric ferries and modern floating platforms across key jetties. This initiative is part of a long-term plan running from 2024 to 2030, designed to ease traffic, improve safety, and create a cleaner

Top Nigerian Insurers See Strong Revenue Growth in Q3 2025 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 November 2025

Nigeria’s insurance industry closed Q3 2025 on a broadly positive note, as gross insurance revenue rose and investment income strengthened among leading underwriters — even as profitability remained mixed. The gains came despite macroeconomic headwinds, including rising costs and higher claims.  Coronation Insurance: Revenue Surge Amid Underwriting Pressures 

FG Engages Retired Teachers to Strengthen Technical Education in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 November 2025

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa. Credit: X | Maruf Tunji Alausa The Federal Government has announced plans to engage retired technical teachers to support its newly launched Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) programme. This move aims to tap into the wealth of knowledge and experience that seasoned educators bring, ensuring high-quality

FG Opens Portal for ₦50m Student Innovation Grant: How Nigerian Students Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 November 2025

Minister of Education,Tunji Alausa.  The Federal Government has officially opened the application portal for the Student Venture Capital Grant, a bold new initiative designed to support student-driven innovation with equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million. This programme aims to empower young innovators across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to

NYSC Releases Deployment Details for 2025 Batch C

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 November 2025

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially released the deployment details and call-up letters for the 2025 Batch C prospective corps members (PCMs). The update was shared on Monday through the scheme’s official X handle, along with important guidelines to help PCMs prepare effectively for camp.  Orientation Camp Adjustments Due to Limited Capacity 

Davido Shares How Skipping School in 2011 Shaped His Rise to Stardom 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 November 2025

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared a powerful story about his early struggles and choices on his path to success. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the singer revealed that in 2011, he got into serious trouble at home after sneaking out of […]