There’s a Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria — This Is What You Need to Know 

The Insights 9 February 2026

Nigeria is currently experiencing a Lassa fever outbreak, with confirmed cases reported in several states, including Plateau, Bauchi, Ondo, Edo, Taraba, Ebonyi, Benue, Nasarawa and others. Recent health updates show new infections and deaths across multiple states, with the Nigeria Centre

Abia First Lady Empowers FGM Survivors, Calls for Stronger Action to End Harmful Practice 

The Insights 7 February 2026

The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has empowered five survivors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) with cash support and renewed the state’s commitment to ending the harmful practice.  She made this call in Umuahia while marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, describing FGM as a […]

Ogun College of Education Begins 29 Independent Degree Programmes 

The Insights 6 February 2026

Provost of the institution, Dr Rafiu Soyele The Federal College of Education (FCE), Abeokuta, has officially launched its independent degree-awarding programmes, ending its long-standing affiliation with other universities for degree courses.  The institution now offers 29 fully approved degree programmes, following a Federal Government directive that all qualified

Oyo State to Buy 60,000 Laptops as WAEC Begins CBT Transition 

The Insights 6 February 2026

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to begin the official transition of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) in public schools.  This move follows the Federal Government’s directive for a gradual shift from the traditional pen-and-paper examination to digital testing across the country.  According to the

Fela’s Global Impact Recognized at Grammy 2026: A Legacy of Influence 

The Insights 5 February 2026

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti was posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition from the Recording Academy. The award was presented at the Grammy Special Merit Awards in Los Angeles, highlighting Fela’s monumental

Nigeria’s path to economic transformation and how you can be part of it 

The Insights 5 February 2026

Nigeria and the World Bank are strengthening their partnership to accelerate economic growth, job creation, and investment inflows. The government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has pushed for continued economic reforms — including subsidy removal, unified foreign exchange, and policies to improve transparency — that have helped stabilise the economy and

Standard Chartered’s 2026 Investment Outlook

The Insights 4 February 2026

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has shared a positive investment outlook for Nigeria in 2026, saying the country’s growth prospects remain optimistic despite ongoing economic challenges.  At its 2026 Global Market Outlook event, which brought together over 1,200 clients in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, the bank highlighted that Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow by

EU-Funded ReLOaD3 Programme: Funding Opportunities for Civil Society Projects 

The Insights 4 February 2026

The ReLOaD3 programme, funded by the European Union, is inviting NGOs to submit proposals for projects aimed at strengthening community development and inclusive services. While this specific call is currently for organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, similar EU and UN funding initiatives are often accessible to Nigerian NGOs, especially those working in governance,

Snakebites: FCTA Assures Residents of Antivenom Availability in All Public Hospitals 

The Insights 3 February 2026

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured residents that lifesaving antivenom is available in all FCTA-owned hospitals and public health centres across Abuja.  This clarification followed the tragic death of singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, which led to public concerns about whether hospitals had access to antivenom for snakebite

Flourish Africa Rolls Out N300m Grants for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria 

The Insights 2 February 2026

Flourish Africa, a women-focused empowerment initiative founded by Apostle Folorunsho Alakija, has awarded N300 million in grants to women entrepreneurs across Nigeria. This initiative aims to equip women with skills, funding, and business governance knowledge to grow sustainable businesses.  The announcement was made during Flourish Africa’s ninth annual