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

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

Top Grants and Funding Opportunities Nigerians Can Apply for in 2025 

The Insights 14 October 2025

In a time when many Nigerians are looking for ways to grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods, several local and international organizations have launched programs designed to empower entrepreneurs, startups, women, and young innovators. These grants and funding opportunities are not only helping people access capital but are also building the foundation for

AfDB’s $500 Million Loan: How Nigerians Can Benefit from the Support 

The Insights 8 October 2025

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a $500 million loan to Nigeria as part of a broader $1 billion programme aimed at supporting economic and power sector reforms. The funding is designed to strengthen the government’s budget, promote infrastructure development, and boost energy supply across the country.  According to AfDB executives, the loan reflects

Medplus and Mobihealth Launch Telehealth Hubs to Improve Healthcare Access in Nigeria 

The Insights 6 October 2025

Getting quick access to doctors in Nigeria can be stressful, especially with long wait times, high costs, and the shortage of medical professionals in many communities. To tackle this, Medplus, one of Nigeria’s largest pharmacy chains, has partnered with Mobihealth International to launch telehealth hubs across its outlets nationwide.  With this innovation, Nigerians

How Nigerians Earning ₦500,000 Monthly Can Now Own Homes Through Mortgage Schemes 

The Insights 6 October 2025

Owning a home in Nigeria has long been a dream that feels out of reach for many. Traditionally, people had to pay huge sums up front, sometimes as high as ₦100 million in cash, before they could buy a house. But developers and mortgage institutions say things are changing.  According to Terra Developers Ltd, individuals […]

Glovo Launches Academy to Empower Nigerian SMEs 

The Insights 2 October 2025

Global delivery and courier platform, Glovo, has launched the Glovo Academy in Abuja to empower small businesses and strengthen Nigeria’s fast-growing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.  According to Kolawole Adeniyi, Head of Commercial at Glovo Nigeria, the company is not just focusing on big businesses but prioritising the growth of smaller ones.

Tinubu Urges Endowment Fund for National Theatre’s Sustainability 

The Insights 2 October 2025

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, and other stakeholders to establish an endowment fund for the newly renovated National Theatre, now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts.  The President made this appeal in Lagos during the official reopening of […]

Olowu Hope Initiative Launches Women Empowerment Fund 

The Insights 30 September 2025

Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has officially unveiled the Olowu Hope Initiative (OHI) Women Empowerment Fund. The programme, founded by the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola, aims to reach 50,000 women in the next decade and ultimately impact one million lives across Nigeria. 

Nigeria Approves Sale of TotalEnergies’ Stake in Bonga Oilfield 

The Insights 29 September 2025

Photo Credit : TotalEnergies Official Page Nigeria has approved the sale of TotalEnergies’ 12.5% stake in the offshore Bonga oilfield, with Shell and Agip set to take over the divested portions. The move marks a new chapter for one of the country’s key deepwater oil projects, creating potential benefits for the economy, communities, and industry […]

Future Awards Africa Unveils Jury for 19th Edition

The Insights 29 September 2025

The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), often described as the “Nobel Prize for young Africans,” has announced its jury for the 19th edition. This year’s theme, “Threads of Legacy,” emphasizes the footprints young leaders are leaving for future generations.  For nearly 20 years, TFAA has celebrated exceptional Africans between the ages of 18 and 33 who […]