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Tinubu Under Pressure to Abandon Food Import Waiver 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu The Federal Government’s plan to waive duties on food imports has faced mounting opposition from private sector operators and stakeholders. President Bola Tinubu’s administration announced the policy in July 2024 to address rising food prices and hunger but concerns about its long-term impact on local businesses and employment have stalled its

NYSC Members to Receive N77,000 Monthly Allowance by 2025 with Improved Transportation Support

The Director General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed – Theinsigtsnig NYSC members will start receiving an increased monthly allowance of N77,000 by 2025. This will significantly improve their financial situation during their service year. The partnership between NYSC and Capital Express Insurance Company aims to address

AfDB’s $2.2 Billion Investment to Transform Nigerian Agriculture Through Special Agro-Industrial Zones  

AFDB’s $2.2 Billion Investment to Nigerian Agriculture – insightsng The African Development Bank (AfDB) is investing $2.2 billion to establish Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) in Nigeria. This initiative will enhance agricultural productivity, create jobs, and support SMEs in seven regions. With funding starting in 2025, SAPZ aims to strengthen