Empowering Women Creatives: TAFTA and Mastercard Foundation Lead the Way 

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 November 2025

The Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has successfully wrapped up a three-day Women Entrepreneurs Development Programme (WEDP) bootcamp aimed at helping female creatives build scalable and sustainable businesses in Nigeria’s creative

Nigeria’s Entertainment Sector Gains Government Recognition: A New Dawn for Creatives 

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 October 2025

Popular showbiz promoter and entertainment entrepreneur, Mallam Yankee of Yankee Entertainment Federal Support Brings Hope to the Creative Industry The founder of Yankee Entertainment, Mallam Yankee, has revealed that the Nigerian government is finally giving the entertainment sector the attention it deserves. According to him, this new wave of recognition signals a

Tife Balogun: Lessons from Wizkid’s Son on Talent, Confidence, and Starting Young 

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 October 2025

Tife Balogun, the first son of Afrobeat superstar Wizkid A New Generation Stepping into the Spotlight. The Nigerian music scene is buzzing with excitement as Tife Balogun, the first son of Afrobeat superstar Wizkid, teases what seems to be his debut single. At just 14 years old, Tife’s short Instagram clip titled “Champion’s Arrival” has […]

Dangote Cement Empowers Youth Through Sports and Education 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 October 2025

Dangote Cement Plant, Obajana, has kicked off its 2025 Sustainability Week with a powerful message of unity, growth, and empowerment. Under the theme “Sustainable Progress: Celebrating Growth and Partnerships,” the initiative blends sportsmanship, education, and community development — showing how businesses can create lasting impact beyond profit.  A Celebration of

UNIDO Launches $175 Million Programme to Boost Nigeria’s Industrial Growth 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 October 2025

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has introduced a groundbreaking Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) in Nigeria, valued at US$175 million, to run from 2024 to 2028. The initiative aims to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial base, support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), expand value chains, and promote clean energy and digital

Nigeria Strengthens Mpox Response with New Guidelines and Community Awareness Drive

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 October 2025

Nigeria has taken a major step toward improving public health by updating its mpox (monkeypox) management guidelines and expanding awareness to prevent community transmission. This action, led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and supported by the World Bank, aims to ensure that […]

STL Trustees and COPE Empower Over 300 Women with Free Breast Cancer Screenings

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 October 2025

In a powerful show of commitment to women’s health, STL Trustees Limited, in partnership with the Care Organisation Public Enlightenment (COPE), has extended its breast cancer awareness and screening initiative for the third consecutive year. So far, this collaboration has provided free breast cancer screenings to over 300 women and reached thousands more through awareness

British Council, SMEDAN Join Forces to Boost MSME Financing in Nigeria

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 October 2025

The British Council, in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and supported by the Investment Climate Reform Facility (ICR), has launched the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) — a new initiative to improve access to finance for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria.  The IAG was inaugurated during […]

JAMB Approves Admission for 85 Exceptional Underage Candidates 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 October 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the admission of 85 underage candidates into Nigerian tertiary institutions after a thorough and transparent screening process.  According to a statement released by JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the candidates were part of a special review category for students who displayed exceptional

Housing Ministry to Empower Nigerian Youths Through Skills Training in 2026 Budget 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 October 2025

Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata. Photo credit: Federal Ministry The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has revealed plans to integrate youth empowerment initiatives into its 2026 budget through the National Artisans Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP). The programme aims to tackle youth unemployment by