How Nigerians Can Win the Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarship: Nigeria Leads Africa with 89 Awards in 2026 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 July 2026

European Union flags. Photo: EU Nigeria has once again emerged as Africa’s leading beneficiary of the fully funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, with 89 Nigerian students receiving scholarships for the 2026 academic session. In total, 163 Nigerians gained admission into the programme,

INEC Extends Voter Registration to July 24, Launches Online Self-Service Portal for Nigerians

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 July 2026

Inec Chairman, Josiah Amupitan For eligible Nigerians who have not yet registered to vote, there is now more time and a more convenient way to complete the process. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks and introduced a new online self-service registration portal.  These changes

Why More Nigerians Should Aim for Guinness World Records: Lessons in Excellence, Innovation and Global Recognition

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 July 2026

GWR holder for longest leadership lessons. Peter Adeleke…Photo Credit: IG/ thetrailblazer___ Guinness World Records, Nigerian talent, and global recognition are no longer limited to music, movies, or athletics. Leadership educator and author Peter Adeleke has encouraged more Nigerians to pursue internationally recognized records in education, science,

How COVID-19 Investments Are Helping Nigeria Prepare for Future Health Emergencies 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 June 2026

Photo Credit :PUNCH The Federal Government and its development partners have reviewed the impact of COVID-19 investments in Nigeria, highlighting how they have improved the country’s ability to respond to future disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.  At a recent meeting in Abuja themed “Managing Partners’ Response, Celebrating Lessons

Katsina Expands Automatic Employment for First-Class Graduates: What Students Can Learn from This Opportunity 

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 June 2026

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda has expanded the state’s automatic employment for first-class graduates’ policy to cover Katsina indigenes who earn first-class degrees from higher institutions across Nigeria.  The announcement was made during the maiden Katsina State Students’

NAICOM Warns Nigerians Against Fake Recruitment Adverts, Urges Job Seekers to Stay Alert

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 June 2026

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has warned Nigerians to disregard a fake recruitment advertisement currently circulating on various online platforms.  According to the commission, the viral job advert did not originate from NAICOM and was created by fraudsters seeking to deceive unsuspecting job seekers. The insurance regulator stressed

Ogun State Offers Free HIV Treatment for Over 30,000 Residents: How to Access the Programme

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 June 2026

Photo Credit : Punch Newspaper Ogun State Government has announced that more than 30,000 residents living with HIV are currently benefiting from free HIV treatment in Ogun State, including antiretroviral therapy (ART), counselling, and support services.  Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known during the inauguration of the new Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs

NAFDAC Raises Concern Over Drug Misuse and Self-Medication

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 June 2026

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about the dangers of self-medication, drug misuse, and the improper use of antibiotics.  The agency made this known during a public sensitisation programme held in Mushin, Lagos, where healthcare professionals, community leaders, and residents gathered to discuss ways

Nigeria’s Creative Industry Creating Jobs for Youth: How Young Nigerians Can Benefit from Growing Opportunities

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 June 2026

Nigeria’s creative industry is gaining global recognition as a major source of employment, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. Recently, the European Union (EU) highlighted the significant role the sector plays in creating jobs for young Nigerians, especially through the growth of Kannywood, the Hausa-language film industry based in Kano.  The EU noted

Petrol Price Drops Below ₦1,300 as Dangote Refinery Cuts Fuel Cost 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 June 2026

Petrol Price Reduction in Nigeria Brings Relief to Motorists  Nigerians have begun to experience a slight reduction in fuel costs as several filling stations in Lagos and Ogun states now sell petrol below ₦1,300 per litre following a fresh price cut by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.  The refinery recently reduced its ex-depot (gantry) price of […]