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

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

Nigeria Strengthens Mpox Response with New Guidelines and Community Awareness Drive

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

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

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 

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 

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

NOA Launches ₦22.5 Million Animation Award to Promote Nigerian Values 

The Insights 25 October 2025

Director-General of the NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu. Photo: NOA/X In a move to strengthen national identity through creativity, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled a new ₦22.5 million Animation Award aimed at promoting Nigerian values and unity through storytelling.  The award, launched at the 9th Lagos International Festival of Animation, seeks to inspire

Africa Shines on the Global Stage: E1 Championship Fashion Show Celebrates Creativity and Economic Growth 

The Insights 25 October 2025

The E1 Championship Fashion Show recently turned the EbonyLife Centre in Lagos into a vibrant celebration of African creativity. Themed “Africa Takes the Global Runway,” the event showcased the rich diversity and innovation of African fashion, bringing together designers from across the continent and the diaspora.  Designers like Tannymash (Zimbabwe), Afrikayla,

India to Launch First IIT Campus in Nigeria: A New Era for Education and Innovation 

The Insights 24 October 2025

In a historic move, India is set to open its first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in Nigeria — marking the first of its kind in West Africa. According to The Times of India, this initiative is part of India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020), which aims to expand access to quality education globally.  […]

From Waka Pass to Stardom: Lessons from Funke Akindele’s Journey to Her First ₦1 Million 

The Insights 24 October 2025

Funke Akindele. Nigerian filmmaker and actress Every great story has a beginning, and for renowned actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele, it started with rejection and persistence. In a recent Instagram video, she shared how she went from playing minor “waka pass” roles in 1996 to earning her first ₦1 million in 1999 after landing her […]