BOI and MTN Foundation Launch ₦1bn Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 February 2026

Bank of Industry (BOI) and the MTN Foundation have signed a partnership to create a ₦1 billion Matching Fund to support women-led micro and small businesses across Nigeria.  The fund will run under the Y’ellopreneur 3.0 programme and is designed mainly for women who

Global Design & Cultural Events in 2026: How Nigerians Can Benefit and Take Part 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 February 2026

In 2026, major design and cultural fairs will take place across different countries, bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, students and cultural leaders. These events showcase fashion, crafts, digital design, film, photography, interior design and creative technology.  For Nigerians, platforms like Design Week Lagos and other

NASRDA Urges Technology Skills to Tackle Youth Unemployment in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 February 2026

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), in partnership with Grassroots Bridge Builders (GBB), has called for stronger investment in technology-driven skills to help Nigerian youths secure jobs, reduce unemployment and curb social vices.  The call was made at the official launch of the NASRDA/Grassroots Bridge Builders Skills Development Project

CAC to Register 3,500 Small Businesses for Free Across Nigeria – How You Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 February 2026

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a new nationwide initiative to register 3,500 small businesses for free across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).  This move is aimed at helping small business owners reduce start-up costs and join the formal economy.  What the Free CAC Registration Means  The free

Nigeria’s path to economic transformation and how you can be part of it 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 February 2026

Nigeria and the World Bank are strengthening their partnership to accelerate economic growth, job creation, and investment inflows. The government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has pushed for continued economic reforms — including subsidy removal, unified foreign exchange, and policies to improve transparency — that have helped stabilise the economy and

Standard Chartered’s 2026 Investment Outlook

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 February 2026

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has shared a positive investment outlook for Nigeria in 2026, saying the country’s growth prospects remain optimistic despite ongoing economic challenges.  At its 2026 Global Market Outlook event, which brought together over 1,200 clients in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, the bank highlighted that Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow by

EU-Funded ReLOaD3 Programme: Funding Opportunities for Civil Society Projects 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 February 2026

The ReLOaD3 programme, funded by the European Union, is inviting NGOs to submit proposals for projects aimed at strengthening community development and inclusive services. While this specific call is currently for organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, similar EU and UN funding initiatives are often accessible to Nigerian NGOs, especially those working in governance,

Flourish Africa Rolls Out N300m Grants for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 February 2026

Flourish Africa, a women-focused empowerment initiative founded by Apostle Folorunsho Alakija, has awarded N300 million in grants to women entrepreneurs across Nigeria. This initiative aims to equip women with skills, funding, and business governance knowledge to grow sustainable businesses.  The announcement was made during Flourish Africa’s ninth annual

Teen Innovator Reimagines Safety Technology to Help Combat Violence 

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 January 2026

At just 16 years old, South African student Bohlale Mphahlele from Limpopo captured global attention with her “Alerting Earpiece” — a safety concept she developed as a school project at SJ van der Merwe Technical High School. While it’s important to clarify that she did not build new underlying technology from scratch, her work showed how existing tech

Amazon to Cut 16,000 Jobs Worldwide: What It Means and How Nigerians Can Prepare 

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 January 2026

Amazon has announced plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally, adding to the 14,000 job cuts it flagged in October as part of a major restructuring. This means about 30,000 roles may be affected in total, mainly across corporate and office positions, not warehouse or delivery workers.  According to the company, the move is aimed at streamlining operations […]