Tinubu Orders FEC Committee to Crash Food Prices 

The Insights 11 September 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Since the removal of the fuel subsidy and due to other challenges such as high transportation costs, insecurity on major transport routes, and inflation, many Nigerians have been struggling with sharply rising food prices. Staples like rice, tomatoes, beans, oil,

NEPC Empowers Entrepreneurs with Export Skills at Lagos Mainland Trade Fair

The Insights 10 September 2025

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has taken a bold step to empower Nigerian entrepreneurs with export knowledge at the maiden edition of the Lagos Mainland Trade Fair. Senior Trade Officers, Nancy Okpa and Olamide Olatunde, trained vendors on step-by-step export procedures and highlighted the importance of meeting international standards.  Exportation is a

US Approves $32.5 Million Aid to Tackle Hunger in Nigeria 

The Insights 9 September 2025

The United States government has approved $32.5 million in humanitarian assistance to help Nigerians struggling with food insecurity, particularly in regions affected by conflict and displacement. According to AP News, the funding is targeted at over 764,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Nigeria, with a focus on women, children, and vulnerable families. 

Bankit MFB Showcases Fintech Innovation at GITEX Africa 

The Insights 9 September 2025

Bankit Microfinance Bank, Nigeria’s fast-rising digital bank, recently showcased its innovation journey at GITEX Africa, one of the continent’s largest platforms for technology and innovation. The bank, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by the NDIC, has been in operation for just eight months but has already become a trusted name […]

A Speech to Remember: Aliko Dangote at Temi Otedola & Mr Eazi’s Wedding

The Insights 8 September 2025

The wedding’s grand finale took place in Iceland on August 8, 2025, amid stunning natural beauty—a custom-built glass structure set against mountain views and cloud-kissed landscapes. Aliko Dangote described it as the “greatest wedding” he had ever witnessed and called the setting “historic.”   Wisdom Beyond Well-Wishes  In his heartfelt toast,

Customs Approves $300 Duty-Free Import Limit to Boost Trade 

The Insights 8 September 2025

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has introduced a new $300 De Minimis Threshold policy for low-value consignments. Effective September 8, 2025, imported goods worth $300 or less brought in through courier services or passenger baggage will no longer attract import duties and taxes. This excludes items on the prohibited or restricted list.  According to the […]

Nigerian Shines at Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 Prelims, Wins Best Physique 

The Insights 6 September 2025

Godwin Awaji-Iroso Abiodun. Photo Credit : Godwin’s Facebook Page Nigeria’s flag is flying high in Bangkok as Godwin Awaji-Iroso Abiodun, the current Misters of Nigeria 2025 winner, clinched the Best Physique award at the preliminary stage of the Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 competition. The event took place at the MBK Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together […]

Wizkid to Headline CANEX 2025 Mega Concert in Algeria  

The Insights 5 September 2025

Nigerian superstar Wizkid Nigerian superstar Wizkid is confirmed to headline the CANEX 2025 Mega Concert in Algeria on Friday, September 5, 2025, as announced by the event organisers on September 2.  The concert is part of the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) exhibition, which showcases national defence and security industries alongside rich cultural performances,

Tinubu Orders Mandatory Health Insurance in MDAs. 

The Insights 5 September 2025

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has directed that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must implement compulsory health insurance in line with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. This move is aimed at improving access to healthcare and ensuring Nigerians are better protected against health-related financial burdens.  What

Okpebholo Commissions 300 Motorbikes to Secure Edo’s Forests 

The Insights 4 September 2025

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has distributed 300 specially designed motorbikes to security agencies across the state to boost patrols in hard-to-reach areas, particularly forest zones where criminal activities like kidnapping often occur.  The handover ceremony took place at the Government House in Benin City and was