WACOT Secures €1.26m Grant to Empower 3,500 Sesame Farmers in Nigeria 

The Insights 23 October 2025

In a major step toward empowering local farmers, WACOT Limited, a member of the Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, has received a €1.26 million (₦2.25 billion) grant from DEG Impulse under the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development’s develop programme.  The

₦10 Million Empowerment Fund for Ayobo-Ipaja Residents: A Step Toward Community Growth 

The Insights 23 October 2025

In a move to reduce poverty and boost grassroots development, the Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has disbursed ₦10 million to 100 residents under its micro-enterprise support initiative. Each beneficiary received ₦100,000 to either start or expand their small business — a gesture aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening the local

No Casualty Recorded in Alaba Market Fire: Key Lessons on Fire Safety for Traders 

The Insights 22 October 2025

Alaba Market A section of the Alaba International Market in Lagos was engulfed by fire on Tuesday evening, destroying several shops and goods worth millions of naira. The market, located along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, is one of West Africa’s largest trading centres, known for electronics, furniture, and building materials.  According to the Lagos State Fire […]

Afro-Tech Girls Launches Career Readiness Programme to Empower Women in Tech 

The Insights 22 October 2025

Participants at the Afro-Tech Girls’ five-week Resume Challenge. Photo Credit: Afro-Tech Girls In an inspiring move to empower women in technology, Afro-Tech Girls, a non-profit dedicated to promoting African women in STEM, has partnered with VampAI to launch a five-week Resume Challenge Programme. The initiative aims to help women effectively translate their

Nigeria Takes Bold Steps Toward Local Vaccine Production 

The Insights 21 October 2025

Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to produce homegrown vaccines; a move aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on foreign supplies. According to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the COVID-19 pandemic exposed major gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare system, especially in vaccine access.  During the pandemic, wealthier nations

OPay’s Commitment to Youth Development 

The Insights 21 October 2025

Photo Credit : Opay Representing OPay, Elizabeth Wang, the Chief Operating Officer, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to empowering Nigeria’s youth through education and technology. She explained that since OPay began operations in Nigeria in 2018, its mission has been to make financial services inclusive for all through digital innovation.  “Beyond financial

5 Easy Ways to Start a Side Hustle with Less Than ₦50,000 

The Insights 20 October 2025

In today’s economy, having a single source of income is no longer enough. Many Nigerians are finding creative ways to earn extra income through side hustles. The good news is — you don’t need millions to start. With as little as ₦50,000 or less, you can build a small business that grows over time. All […]

$410m Omi Eko Project Set to Transform Lagos Waterways and Ease Traffic Congestion 

The Insights 20 October 2025

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the $410 million Omi Eko Project, an ambitious initiative designed to revolutionize water transportation across Lagos. The project, meaning “Water of Lagos”, aims to turn the state’s waterways from barriers into vital corridors of opportunity—connecting communities,

From Giving Back to Growing Impact: How a ₦20 Million Boost Can Transform Community Service 

The Insights 18 October 2025

Actress Sarah Martins and the Philantrophist Seyi Tinubu Recently, actress and philanthropist Sarah Martins made headlines not only for her grassroots charity work, but also for a turning-point moment in her journey. After behaving boldly by cooking and feeding homeless people on a Lagos street median, she alleged she was harassed by enforcement officials.  

Global Equities Outlook Brightens as AI Investments Drive Growth 

The Insights 18 October 2025

Global financial optimism is on the rise as UBS, one of the world’s leading investment banks, has upgraded its outlook on global equities from “neutral” to “attractive.” The shift comes as the firm points to a surge in productivity gains driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a series of favourable economic policy shifts across key […]