NIGCOMSAT Connects 200 Rural Communities to the Internet 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 September 2025

The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has successfully connected about 200 rural communities to the internet over the past eight months, marking a significant step toward bridging Nigeria’s digital divide. This initiative targets hard-to-reach areas to ensure that all

INEC Opens Voter Registration. 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 August 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the opening of its online pre-registration portal on August 18, 2025, with physical registration commencing on August 25, 2025. The exercise will run until August 30, 2026, across INEC’s 811 state and local government offices nationwide. 

UNIUYO ASUU Protests Poor Salaries, Demands Dignity for Lecturers 

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 August 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Uyo branch, on Tuesday joined the nationwide protest to demand better welfare for lecturers and the implementation of the renegotiated 2009 agreement with the Federal Government.  Professors and senior lecturers marched through the town campus, the university annex, and Ikpa road, carrying placards with

FG Introduces 0% Interest Loan Scheme for Tertiary Institution Workers 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 August 2025

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) — a groundbreaking welfare and empowerment initiative designed to improve the financial stability, career development, and overall well-being of staff in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.  Announcing the scheme on Friday, Minister of

Airlines Lift Lifetime Flight Ban on Freed Ibom Air Passenger 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 August 2025

Comfort Emmanson The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has announced the removal of the lifetime flight ban previously placed on Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger earlier penalized for unruly conduct.  This decision followed an appeal from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and a careful review of the case.  Why the […]

CBN Pushes for Wider Use of Alternative Payment Channels to Boost Financial Inclusion 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 August 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to making financial services accessible to every Nigerian by promoting alternative payment channels. This was the focus of the recent CBN Fair themed “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth, and Accelerated Economic Development.”  The event brought together

Nigerian Missions in the U.S. Address Passport, Visa, and Diaspora Concerns 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 August 2025

Nigerian missions in the United States have taken a proactive step to improve relations with the diaspora community. On Sunday, the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C., along with the Consulates General in New York and Atlanta, hosted a virtual town hall meeting with Nigerians across the country to address key concerns, clarify misinformation, and […]

US Reaffirms Support for Nigeria’s Economic Growth and Citizen Empowerment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 August 2025

The United States government has once again pledged its support to help Nigeria achieve broad-based economic development and improve the lives of its citizens. This commitment was made during a high-level meeting held in Abuja between the US Consul General, Mr. Richard Swart, and Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. […]

Tinubu’s Road Projects in South-East: Minister Umahi Clears the Air, Highlights Ongoing Developments 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 August 2025

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has reassured Nigerians—especially those in the South-East—that the region is receiving its fair share of road infrastructure projects under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.  He made this clarification following a viral article alleging that the South-East zone was excluded from national road plans. Umahi dismissed the

NAFDAC Seizes N20.5bn Worth of Fake Drugs, Tomato Paste in Rivers State 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 August 2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted 15 containers of fake and substandard products at Onne Port in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The seized items, estimated to be worth ₦20.5 billion, include banned pharmaceutical drugs and unwholesome tomato paste, posing serious health risks to Nigerians.  The Director-General of