British Council, SMEDAN Join Forces to Boost MSME Financing in Nigeria

Adetutu A, 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

Housing Ministry to Empower Nigerian Youths Through Skills Training in 2026 Budget 

Adetutu A, 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

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

Adetutu A, 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.  […]

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

Adetutu A, 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 funding will support a three-year project targeting 3,500 smallholder sesame

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

Adetutu A, 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

OPay’s Commitment to Youth Development 

Adetutu A, 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

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

Adetutu A, 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 

Adetutu A, 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 […]

Global Debt Crisis Looms: How to Stay Financially Secure as World Debt Nears 100% of GDP 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 October 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded the alarm, warning that global public debt could surpass 100% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2029 — the highest level since World War II. This means that governments around the world will collectively owe more money than the total value of all goods and services […]

Women Accountants Recommit to Empowering the Girl Child: Building Leaders for a Better Future

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 October 2025

As the world marked the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) reaffirmed its dedication to promoting education, leadership, and empowerment for young girls. The event’s theme, “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis,” highlights the resilience […]