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

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

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