Lagos Is Becoming a Global Travel Hub

The Insights 14 February 2026

Lagos is fast positioning itself as a stronger international travel hub, with more direct connections linking the city to major global destinations such as Dubai, New York City and London.  Most of these international flights operate through Murtala Muhammed International

Standard Chartered’s 2026 Investment Outlook

The Insights 4 February 2026

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has shared a positive investment outlook for Nigeria in 2026, saying the country’s growth prospects remain optimistic despite ongoing economic challenges.  At its 2026 Global Market Outlook event, which brought together over 1,200 clients in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, the bank highlighted that Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow by

Flourish Africa Rolls Out N300m Grants for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria 

The Insights 2 February 2026

Flourish Africa, a women-focused empowerment initiative founded by Apostle Folorunsho Alakija, has awarded N300 million in grants to women entrepreneurs across Nigeria. This initiative aims to equip women with skills, funding, and business governance knowledge to grow sustainable businesses.  The announcement was made during Flourish Africa’s ninth annual

Global Trade and Finance Reforms: Opportunities for Nigeria’s Growth 

The Insights 3 December 2025

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has called for urgent reforms in the global financial system to better serve economic needs, particularly for developing countries heavily reliant on trade and external financing. According to UNCTAD, the current system often disadvantages these nations, limiting access to affordable credit, stable

Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Production: A Boost for Nigerians and the Economy 

The Insights 2 December 2025

The Dangote Refinery The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest, has announced that it is set to deliver about 1.5 billion litres of petrol in December 2025. Production is expected to rise further to 1.7 billion litres per month starting February 2026, according to Reuters.  This increase comes at a crucial time when many Nigerians have faced long

ABIA STATE TO LAUNCH ABA EXPORT LAB: A NEW GATEWAY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES TO GO GLOBAL 

The Insights 1 July 2025

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti In a strategic move to transform Aba into a major export hub and unlock economic growth, the Abia State Government has announced the upcoming unveiling of the Aba Export Lab. This initiative is part of Governor Alex Otti’s broader economic rejuvenation agenda, specifically under the Growth Exports Pillar. The lab […]

Shell: Nigeria Must Enhance Policies to Attract Oil and Gas Investments 

The Insights 6 March 2025

Shell has emphasized that Nigeria is in stiff competition for investments in the oil and gas sector and must continuously improve strategies to remain attractive. The company also pledged support for recent reforms aimed at boosting production and making the industry more profitable.  Need for Stronger Policies to Attract Investors  Speaking at the Nigeria

FG to Create 25,000 Jobs Through Lagos Textile Zone 

The Insights 25 November 2024

The Federal Government is set to generate over 25,000 jobs from the Lekki Textile and Garment Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located in Eyin-Osa, Epe, Lagos State. This project is expected to create 5,000 direct jobs and more than 20,000 indirect opportunities, according to Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority […]

Kano Youths Begin Manufacturing USB Cables for Phones and Tablets 

The Insights 10 August 2024

Young Nigerians in Kano Manufacturing USB cables for phones and tablets In recent times, there has been a positive development in Kano State, Nigeria. A group of young Nigerians has ventured into the manufacturing of USB cables for phones and tablets. This initiative is a significant step towards boosting local production and reducing dependency on […]

FG Unveils New Governance Guidelines to Boost Economy 

The Insights 17 July 2024

CEO, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Rabiu Olowo-ARDNig The Federal Government has introduced new corporate governance guidelines for the public sector, aiming to push Nigeria’s economy to $1 trillion by 2026. This announcement was made by Dr. Rabiu Olowo, Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting Council, and Dr. Armstrong Takang, Chief Executive of the