NELFUND Extends Student Loan Portal as Applications Surge 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 March 2026

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal following a nationwide surge in interest. This move ensures that all eligible students have adequate time to complete their applications.  Why the Extension Was

BOI and MTN Foundation Launch ₦1bn Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 February 2026

Bank of Industry (BOI) and the MTN Foundation have signed a partnership to create a ₦1 billion Matching Fund to support women-led micro and small businesses across Nigeria.  The fund will run under the Y’ellopreneur 3.0 programme and is designed mainly for women who run viable businesses but cannot access bank loans because they lack

FCMB Wins Award for Empowering Nigerian Youth Through Social Impact 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 July 2025

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been honored with the Changemaker Collaboration Award by Enactus Nigeria for its outstanding role in empowering young Nigerians to become problem-solvers, entrepreneurs, and positive change-makers.  The award was presented during the 25th Anniversary Gala of Enactus Nigeria, a youth-focused initiative active in over 30 tertiary

What is the FGN Sovereign Sukuk? 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 May 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has officially opened its Sovereign Sukuk 2025 Offer, giving Nigerians a chance to invest in a non-interest, ethical, and government-backed financial instrument. Sukuk is like a bond, but it complies with Islamic finance principles, making it free from interest and speculation.  This is the 10th Sukuk issuance by the […]