FG Targets 5 million Nigerians as 700 Oyo Youths Receive Skills and Starter Tools 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 October 2026

The Federal Government has expanded its National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), targeting about five million Nigerians for poverty reduction over the next four years.  As part of the rollout, 700 youths in Oyo State completed a 10-day training programme covering Artificial

Lagos Health Insurance Now Mandatory: How Residents Can Get Ilera Eko for ₦15,000 a Year 

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 September 2026

Residents of Lagos State are expected to have health insurance coverage, with the Lagos State Government reiterating that enrolment in the state’s social health insurance scheme, Ilera Eko, is mandatory for residents.  The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) administers the scheme, which is designed to reduce the amount residents have to pay directly when

How Ekiti’s N10bn Boosts Hospitals, Roads and Solar Water

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 September 2026

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji. Photo credit: State House The Ekiti State Government has approved more than N10 billion for major infrastructure projects. The initiatives cover healthcare, water supply, roads, aviation, street lighting and other public facilities. Additionally, Ekiti State projects, N10bn infrastructure, Ekiti hospitals, solar-powered water, youth

Ondo State 2026 Bursary and Scholarship

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 September 2026

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Credit: Ondo State Government House Ondo State students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria can benefit from a N400 million 2026 bursary, scholarship and financial assistance programme launched by the state government.  The programme targets 13,360 students of Ondo State origin, providing financial support to students

PenCom Extends Pension Verification Deadline to December 31, 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 September 2026

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has extended the deadline for the online verification and enrolment of eligible Federal Government workers to December 31, 2026. The exercise is important for workers who have accrued pension rights from service before the introduction of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).  According to PenCom, the exercise helps establish

FG’s ATPP: How 250,000 Nigerian Teachers Can Get Professional Certification 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 September 2026

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa The Federal Government has introduced the Accelerated Teacher Professionalization Pathway (ATPP) to help serving Nigerian teachers without formal teaching qualifications obtain professional credentials and move towards TRCN recognition and licensing.  The programme, coordinated by the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), is expected to

How to Verify and Authenticate Academic Certificates Online Through FG’s ESSVerify Portal

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 September 2026

Nigerians who need to verify, authenticate or evaluate academic qualifications can now complete the process online through the Federal Ministry of Education’s ESSVerify portal, reducing the need for physical visits to government offices.  The service can benefit graduates applying for jobs, international study, migration, NYSC or other official purposes.  Which

Lagos Supports 733 Widows with Empowerment Programmes: How to Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 September 2026

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Government has supported 733 widows through empowerment and welfare initiatives designed to promote economic independence, protect rights, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.  The intervention was announced during the 2026 International Widows Day commemoration organized by the Lagos State Ministry of

Kwara Opens Six Youth-Friendly Health Centres for Adolescents 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 September 2026

Kwara State has commissioned six new youth-friendly health centres to improve access to confidential, respectful, and adolescent-responsive healthcare for young people.  The centres are in Offa, Asa and Moro Local Government Areas and are designed to give adolescents a safe and welcoming environment to seek health information and professional support without fear of

Uber Exits Nigeria Effective September 2, 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 September 2026

Uber has officially ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria, bringing its 12-year presence in the country to an end.  The company launched in Lagos in 2014 and later expanded its app-based transportation service to other parts of Nigeria. On September 2, 2026, Uber confirmed that it was winding down operations in Nigeria following a review […]