CBN Pushes for Wider Use of Alternative Payment Channels to Boost Financial Inclusion 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 August 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to making financial services accessible to every Nigerian by promoting alternative payment channels. This was the focus of the recent CBN Fair themed “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth,

FCMB and IFC Join Forces to Empower Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 August 2025

Managing Director, FCMB, Yemisi Edun First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to bring the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women programme to Nigeria. This initiative aims to equip female entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to grow their businesses and contribute to the nation’s economy.  The training is

Nigerian Missions in the U.S. Address Passport, Visa, and Diaspora Concerns 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 August 2025

Nigerian missions in the United States have taken a proactive step to improve relations with the diaspora community. On Sunday, the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C., along with the Consulates General in New York and Atlanta, hosted a virtual town hall meeting with Nigerians across the country to address key concerns, clarify misinformation, and […]

NELFUND Disburses ₦86.3bn Student Loans to 450,000 Beneficiaries 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 August 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that a total of 449,039 students has benefited from its student loan scheme since the loan portal launched on May 24, 2024. According to the latest report released on Monday, August 11, 2025, the scheme has so far disbursed ₦86,347,458,384 as of August 6, 2025.  Breakdown of […]

US Reaffirms Support for Nigeria’s Economic Growth and Citizen Empowerment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 August 2025

The United States government has once again pledged its support to help Nigeria achieve broad-based economic development and improve the lives of its citizens. This commitment was made during a high-level meeting held in Abuja between the US Consul General, Mr. Richard Swart, and Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. […]

WAEC Disowns Viral School List Linked to Withheld 2025 WASSCE Results 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 August 2025

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has publicly disowned a viral letter listing 151 secondary schools allegedly involved in examination malpractice during the 2025 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).  The controversial letter, dated August 4, 2025, claimed to be from WAEC’s Director of Examination Malpractice and

Embassy of France & Alliance Française Recruiting in Lagos: Apply Now for Key Positions 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 August 2025

Photo Credit : Alliance Francaise facebook The Embassy of France in Nigeria, in partnership with Alliance Française Lagos, is currently recruiting for two key roles: Cooperation Officer and Regional Audiovisual Officer. These opportunities are ideal for Nigerian professionals interested in diplomacy, cultural exchange, and development cooperation.  With applications

Tinubu’s Road Projects in South-East: Minister Umahi Clears the Air, Highlights Ongoing Developments 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 August 2025

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has reassured Nigerians—especially those in the South-East—that the region is receiving its fair share of road infrastructure projects under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.  He made this clarification following a viral article alleging that the South-East zone was excluded from national road plans. Umahi dismissed the

NAFDAC Seizes N20.5bn Worth of Fake Drugs, Tomato Paste in Rivers State 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 August 2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted 15 containers of fake and substandard products at Onne Port in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The seized items, estimated to be worth ₦20.5 billion, include banned pharmaceutical drugs and unwholesome tomato paste, posing serious health risks to Nigerians.  The Director-General of

Babcock Lecturer Launches Free Math & Literacy Hub for Ogun Students 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 August 2025

Babcock University, Ilisan Remo Dr Adetutu Habib, an Economics lecturer at Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, has given back to her community by launching a free learning hub in Awa-Ijebu, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The initiative, named Palm Tutors Learning Hub, aims to help students in underserved communities improve their mathematics skills […]