FG Introduces 0% Interest Loan Scheme for Tertiary Institution Workers 

The Insights 15 August 2025

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) — a groundbreaking welfare and empowerment initiative designed to improve the financial stability, career development, and overall well-being of staff in

Airlines Lift Lifetime Flight Ban on Freed Ibom Air Passenger 

The Insights 14 August 2025

Comfort Emmanson The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has announced the removal of the lifetime flight ban previously placed on Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger earlier penalized for unruly conduct.  This decision followed an appeal from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and a careful review of the case.  Why the […]

FirstBank Conference to Boost Agriculture and Non-Oil Exports in Nigeria 

The Insights 14 August 2025

FirstBank has announced the 2025 edition of its FirstBank Agric and Export Conference, designed to strengthen Nigeria’s agriculture and non-oil export sectors. With the theme “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export-Driven Economy”, the conference aims to help stakeholders tap into global trade opportunities and grow Nigeria’s economy beyond oil.  The event will

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

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, and Accelerated Economic Development.”  The event brought together

FCMB and IFC Join Forces to Empower Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

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