LAMATA Plans 10,000 Electric Buses to Drive a Greener Lagos by 2030 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 November 2025

Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced plans to deploy 10,000 electric buses across Lagos roads by 2030. This major step toward sustainability comes through a partnership with Greenplinth Africa Limited, aimed

Nigeria Strengthens Mpox Response with New Guidelines and Community Awareness Drive

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 October 2025

Nigeria has taken a major step toward improving public health by updating its mpox (monkeypox) management guidelines and expanding awareness to prevent community transmission. This action, led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and supported by the World Bank, aims to ensure that […]

STL Trustees and COPE Empower Over 300 Women with Free Breast Cancer Screenings

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 October 2025

In a powerful show of commitment to women’s health, STL Trustees Limited, in partnership with the Care Organisation Public Enlightenment (COPE), has extended its breast cancer awareness and screening initiative for the third consecutive year. So far, this collaboration has provided free breast cancer screenings to over 300 women and reached thousands more through awareness

India to Launch First IIT Campus in Nigeria: A New Era for Education and Innovation 

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 October 2025

In a historic move, India is set to open its first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in Nigeria — marking the first of its kind in West Africa. According to The Times of India, this initiative is part of India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020), which aims to expand access to quality education globally.  […]

₦10 Million Empowerment Fund for Ayobo-Ipaja Residents: A Step Toward Community Growth 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 October 2025

In a move to reduce poverty and boost grassroots development, the Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has disbursed ₦10 million to 100 residents under its micro-enterprise support initiative. Each beneficiary received ₦100,000 to either start or expand their small business — a gesture aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening the local

No Casualty Recorded in Alaba Market Fire: Key Lessons on Fire Safety for Traders 

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 October 2025

Alaba Market A section of the Alaba International Market in Lagos was engulfed by fire on Tuesday evening, destroying several shops and goods worth millions of naira. The market, located along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, is one of West Africa’s largest trading centres, known for electronics, furniture, and building materials.  According to the Lagos State Fire […]

Nigeria Takes Bold Steps Toward Local Vaccine Production 

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 October 2025

Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to produce homegrown vaccines; a move aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on foreign supplies. According to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the COVID-19 pandemic exposed major gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare system, especially in vaccine access.  During the pandemic, wealthier nations

$410m Omi Eko Project Set to Transform Lagos Waterways and Ease Traffic Congestion 

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 October 2025

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the $410 million Omi Eko Project, an ambitious initiative designed to revolutionize water transportation across Lagos. The project, meaning “Water of Lagos”, aims to turn the state’s waterways from barriers into vital corridors of opportunity—connecting communities,

WHO Launches Upgraded Early-Warning System to Prevent Global Health Crises 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 October 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the European Commission and Germany, has launched version 2.0 of the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system. This innovative upgrade marks a major step forward in global health surveillance, designed to detect potential disease outbreaks or public health threats much faster and more accurately.  Unlike

Global Debt Crisis Looms: How to Stay Financially Secure as World Debt Nears 100% of GDP 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 October 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded the alarm, warning that global public debt could surpass 100% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2029 — the highest level since World War II. This means that governments around the world will collectively owe more money than the total value of all goods and services […]