Global Opportunities: How Nigerians Can Benefit from New World Bank and Climate Investment Plans

The Insights 12 November 2025

Nigeria is at the centre of two major global initiatives that promise real benefits for citizens — a $1 billion World Bank job creation loan and fresh climate investment opportunities under the COP30 framework. Both initiatives have the potential to create jobs, expand businesses, and open

Ecobank and Yabatech Launch Lagos Pop-Up Museum to Empower Nigerian Youth, Promote Art and Innovation

The Insights 6 November 2025

In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s creative economy and foster community engagement, Ecobank Nigeria has teamed up with the Yaba Art Museum of Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) to launch the Lagos Pop-Up Museum. The cultural exhibition will run from November 8, 2025, to February 10, 2026, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in […]

Opportunities Nigerians Can Tap into from the E1 Lagos Electric Powerboat Championship 

The Insights 7 October 2025

Turning a Global Event into Local Opportunity  The recently held E1 Electric Powerboat Championship in Lagos has opened a wave of opportunities for Nigerians, especially entrepreneurs, youth, and professionals. Beyond the excitement of celebrity-backed teams racing electric powerboats, the event showcased how Nigeria can benefit from innovation, clean energy, and

Glovo Launches Academy to Empower Nigerian SMEs 

The Insights 2 October 2025

Global delivery and courier platform, Glovo, has launched the Glovo Academy in Abuja to empower small businesses and strengthen Nigeria’s fast-growing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.  According to Kolawole Adeniyi, Head of Commercial at Glovo Nigeria, the company is not just focusing on big businesses but prioritising the growth of smaller ones.

Future Awards Africa Unveils Jury for 19th Edition

The Insights 29 September 2025

The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), often described as the “Nobel Prize for young Africans,” has announced its jury for the 19th edition. This year’s theme, “Threads of Legacy,” emphasizes the footprints young leaders are leaving for future generations.  For nearly 20 years, TFAA has celebrated exceptional Africans between the ages of 18 and 33 who […]

A Speech to Remember: Aliko Dangote at Temi Otedola & Mr Eazi’s Wedding

The Insights 8 September 2025

The wedding’s grand finale took place in Iceland on August 8, 2025, amid stunning natural beauty—a custom-built glass structure set against mountain views and cloud-kissed landscapes. Aliko Dangote described it as the “greatest wedding” he had ever witnessed and called the setting “historic.”   Wisdom Beyond Well-Wishes  In his heartfelt toast,

Nestlé Trains Over 2,600 Food Vendors to Boost Small Food Businesses 

The Insights 26 August 2025

Nestlé Professional, the out-of-home business arm of Nestlé Nigeria, has trained more than 2,600 food vendors across 11 states through its Business of Food workshop. The most recent edition was held in Bauchi State, where 250 food vendors, caterers, and canteen operators received practical training to improve their cooking and business skills.  Skills for Growth 

Reps Move to Curb Youth Unemployment Through Technical Education 

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

Standard Chartered Bank Empowers 12 Nigerian Women in Tech with Mentorship and $10,000 Grants 

The Insights 18 July 2025

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, in partnership with Village Capital and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University, has selected 12 promising female entrepreneurs for Cohort 6 of its Futuremakers Women in Technology Incubator Programme.  This initiative is designed to help women use technology to build businesses that create jobs, solve

Don’t Wait for White-Collar Jobs – NYSC Urges Corps Members to Embrace Entrepreneurship 

The Insights 3 June 2025

Corp members The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has encouraged outgoing corps members not to rely solely on white-collar jobs, but to take bold steps toward self-employment and wealth creation.  This advice was given by the NYSC Coordinator in Rivers State, Mr. Moses Oleghe, during the passing-out ceremony of the 2024 Batch B Stream I […]