NADDC Trains 15,000 Technicians to Bridge Auto Skills Gap 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 September 2025

NADDC’s Director-General, Joseph Osanipin. The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has trained over 15,000 technicians through its Mechatronics Programme for Tricycle and Motorcycle Repair and Maintenance. The initiative is aimed at closing Nigeria’s automotive skills

APM Terminals Empowers 20 Young Women with Mechanical Skills 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 September 2025

APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, has launched the Female Mechanic Technical Skills Programme, training 20 young women from its host communities in Lagos. The initiative, part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), aims to equip women with technical skills that can open doors to employment and entrepreneurship in the male-dominated

NEPC Empowers Entrepreneurs with Export Skills at Lagos Mainland Trade Fair

Adetutu A, 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 

Adetutu A, 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 

Adetutu A, 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 […]

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

Adetutu A, 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 […]

FinTribe: Empowering 500,000 Women to Build Wealth 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 September 2025

The Founder of FinTribe, Jennifer Awirigwe FinTribe, a women-led financial empowerment platform founded in Lagos by Jennifer Awirigwe in 2021, has become one of Africa’s largest movements for women in wealth creation. The platform has already supported over 500,000 women across 35 countries, helping them save, invest, and build long-term assets.  Awirigwe’s vision was

Dangote Cement Expands Scholarship to 51 Kogi Communities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 September 2025

Dangote Cement Plc has extended its scholarship programme to 51 communities within the Oworo District of Kogi State. This move, announced during the award ceremony in Obajana, is aimed at supporting students who previously had no access to the company’s scholarship scheme.  According to the Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin, the decision to include Oworo communities,

Female Engineers Lead Drive for Constant Skills Upgrade in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 September 2025

Building a successful career in engineering requires more than classroom knowledge—it takes hands-on skills, innovation, and continuous learning. This was the key message from Dr. Atinuke Owolabi, immediate past chairman of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, during the group’s 2025 annual general meeting in Lagos. 

NGO Job Opportunities Nigerians Can Benefit From in 2025 

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 September 2025

Finding a stable and rewarding job in Nigeria can be challenging, but opportunities in the non-governmental organization (NGO) sector continue to grow. NGOs often provide employment across fields like healthcare, education, logistics, finance, administration, and community development. For Nigerians seeking meaningful careers, these roles also come with the chance to make