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

Sanwo-Olu Donates Buses to Boost Justice and Security Delivery in Lagos 

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 August 2025

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has donated seven new buses to the Lagos State Ministry of Justice to improve legal and judicial operations across the state. The donation, facilitated through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), aims to enhance the effectiveness, accessibility, and speed of justice delivery.  The gesture was announced

Enugu Partners World Bank to Empower Women Through Nigeria for Women Project 

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 August 2025

Governor Dr. Peter Mbah The Enugu State Government has taken a major step to support women’s economic growth by signing a Subsidiary Loan Agreement for the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP). This initiative, supported by the World Bank, is aimed at boosting financial independence and livelihood opportunities for women in the state.  The agreement was […]

Reps Move to Curb Youth Unemployment Through Technical Education 

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 July 2025

Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. To tackle Nigeria’s growing youth unemployment crisis, the House of Representatives is pushing for the establishment of more vocational and technical institutions across the country. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, represented by Auwal Gwadabe at a public hearing, emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to shift from theory-heavy education to a system that

IREDE Foundation Launches Inclusive Hiring Toolkit to Empower Nigerians with Disabilities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 July 2025

The IREDE Foundation, a Lagos-based non-profit, has launched a Recruitment Toolkit designed to help employers and HR professionals adopt inclusive hiring practices for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Supported by the Lagos State Government, this initiative is part of the Foundation’s Disability Empowerment and Employability Project (DEEP).  Since 2012, The IREDE

FG Targets 2 million Jobs Through Affordable Housing Scheme 

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 July 2025

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa. The Federal Government has launched a major initiative—the Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme—to tackle Nigeria’s housing shortage and create over two million jobs nationwide. According to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, this project will deliver 100 affordable homes in each of

Nigeria Set to Export Made-in-Nigeria Vehicles: NADDC Charts New Path 

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 July 2025

Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh. The Federal Government has inaugurated the new Governing Board of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), with a strong push to transform Nigeria into an automotive manufacturing and export hub. The 12-member board, chaired by Chief Emma Eneukwu, was inaugurated by the Minister of State […]

Dangote to Build Nigeria’s Deepest Seaport in Olokola, Eyes Gas Export Expansion 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 July 2025

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is set to reshape Nigeria’s maritime and energy landscape by launching plans to build the deepest and biggest seaport in Nigeria, located in Olokola, Ogun State. This initiative is part of the Dangote Group’s strategy to grow its industrial footprint and expand access to global markets.   What to Know About […]

Tinubu Arrives Katsina for Buhari’s Burial, Declares National Mourning 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 July 2025

President Bola Tinubu arrives at the Umaru Musa Yaradua Airport in Katsina. Photo Credit : Twitter President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived at Umaru Musa Yaradua International Airport in Katsina to personally receive the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in a London hospital.  Tinubu arrived around 1:48 pm on Tuesday, […]

Tinubu Moves to Improve Identity Verification for Nigerians Seeking Foreign Visas 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 July 2025

Why Visa Policies Are Changing  The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have recently updated their visa requirements for Nigerians, citing identity verification concerns and overstay issues.  Last week, the U.S. downgraded most non-immigrant visas issued to Nigerians—from multiple-entry, multi-year visas to single-entry, 3-month visas. U.S.