Healthcare Support Programmes: How Nigerians Can Access Free or Affordable Medical Care

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 May 2026

Healthcare costs continue to rise across Nigeria, making it difficult for many families to afford proper treatment. To reduce this burden, government agencies, NGOs, and international organisations are introducing healthcare support programmes designed to help vulnerable people access

Kano Expands Health Insurance for Inmates, HIV and Hypertensive Patients 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 May 2026

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has expanded its healthcare insurance programme to cover vulnerable residents, including inmates in correctional centres, people living with HIV, and hypertensive patients across the state.  The agency’s Executive Secretary, Dr Rahila Aliyu-Mukhtar, revealed that more than 6,000 hypertensive patients have

Oyo School Attack: Nigerians’ Safety More Important Than 2027 Politics — Najeem Salaam

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 May 2026

Najeem Salaam, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the August 15 Osun State election ADC Governorship Candidate Condemns Killing of Teacher by Suspected Bandits in Oyo State  Najeem Salaam, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the August 15 Osun State election, has condemned the brutal killing of a teacher

Hantavirus: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, and Everything You Need to Know

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 May 2026

Understanding Hantavirus and Why Awareness Matters  Hantavirus is a rare but dangerous viral infection that spreads mainly through contact with infected rodents such as rats and mice. Although cases are uncommon in many parts of the world, health experts continue to warn people about the disease because severe infections can lead to life-threatening

Nigeria Customs Service Opens Final Recruitment Update Portal for Shortlisted 2025 Candidates – Here’s How to Complete the Process Before May 10 Deadline 

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 May 2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially confirmed the opening of its recruitment update portal for shortlisted candidates in the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise. Candidates who successfully passed the previous stages are now required to complete a mandatory online profile update ahead of the final interview and physical screening stage.  According

NNPC Signs New Deal to Revamp Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 May 2026

  A Fresh Push for Nigeria’s Refinery Revival  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has signed a new agreement with two Chinese firms to accelerate the rehabilitation and restart of Nigeria’s refineries in Port Harcourt and Warri.  This development comes nearly one year after the shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company for maintenance,

Minimum Wage in Nigeria 2026: Full Breakdown of What Each State Pays Workers

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 May 2026

Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Reality in 2026  On July 18, 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed a new national minimum wage of ₦70,000 into law after negotiations with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).  One key reform: the wage review cycle was reduced from five years to three years, allowing salaries to better reflect

Lagos Mobility Plan 2050: Why Rail, BRT, and Ferries Are the Future of Transportation in Lagos

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 April 2026

Lagos is making a bold move that could completely change how millions of people move around the city.  Instead of building more roads, the state is now focusing on rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and ferry services as the backbone of its transportation system under the 2050 Mobility Master Plan.  This shift is not just […]

FG Approves New Allowances and Benefits for Civil Servants in Nigeria (2026 Update) 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 April 2026

Didi Walson-Jack –Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, The Federal Government has approved a major review of allowances and welfare packages for Nigerian civil servants.  This reform aims to:  Improve take-home pay  Boost morale and productivity  Cushion the impact of rising living costs  The policy affects workers under: 

Port Safety Boost: Truck Drivers Undergo Drug and Alcohol Tests at Apapa Terminal

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 April 2026

Strengthening Safety at Nigeria’s Busiest Port  Efforts to improve safety at Nigeria’s busiest seaport have taken a new turn as APM Terminals Apapa, in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority, launched a drug and alcohol testing campaign for external truck drivers operating within the port environment.  The initiative is designed to reduce