US Approves $32.5 Million Aid to Tackle Hunger in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 9 September 2025

The United States government has approved $32.5 million in humanitarian assistance to help Nigerians struggling with food insecurity, particularly in regions affected by conflict and displacement. According to AP News, the funding is targeted at over 764,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs)

Tinubu Orders Mandatory Health Insurance in MDAs. 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 September 2025

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has directed that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must implement compulsory health insurance in line with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. This move is aimed at improving access to healthcare and ensuring Nigerians are better protected against health-related financial burdens.  What

Okpebholo Commissions 300 Motorbikes to Secure Edo’s Forests 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 September 2025

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has distributed 300 specially designed motorbikes to security agencies across the state to boost patrols in hard-to-reach areas, particularly forest zones where criminal activities like kidnapping often occur.  The handover ceremony took place at the Government House in Benin City and was

NIGCOMSAT Connects 200 Rural Communities to the Internet 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 September 2025

The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has successfully connected about 200 rural communities to the internet over the past eight months, marking a significant step toward bridging Nigeria’s digital divide. This initiative targets hard-to-reach areas to ensure that all Nigerians, regardless of location, can access reliable connectivity.  The

INEC Opens Voter Registration. 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 August 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the opening of its online pre-registration portal on August 18, 2025, with physical registration commencing on August 25, 2025. The exercise will run until August 30, 2026, across INEC’s 811 state and local government offices nationwide. 

UNIUYO ASUU Protests Poor Salaries, Demands Dignity for Lecturers 

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 August 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Uyo branch, on Tuesday joined the nationwide protest to demand better welfare for lecturers and the implementation of the renegotiated 2009 agreement with the Federal Government.  Professors and senior lecturers marched through the town campus, the university annex, and Ikpa road, carrying placards with

FG Introduces 0% Interest Loan Scheme for Tertiary Institution Workers 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 August 2025

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) — a groundbreaking welfare and empowerment initiative designed to improve the financial stability, career development, and overall well-being of staff in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.  Announcing the scheme on Friday, Minister of

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 Development, Festus Keyamo, and a careful review of the case.  Why the […]

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 […]