Bankit SME Grant Programme: How Nigerian Small Businesses Can Access Grants and Card Rewards in 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 July 2026

Nigeria’s growing fintech sector has received another boost as Bankit Microfinance Bank unveiled its Bankit SME Grant Programme alongside a nationwide card rewards initiative. The programme is designed to support small businesses, startups, and

UK-Nigeria Launch £15 Million Growth Programme: What It Means for Businesses, Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 June 2026

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have launched a new £15 million UK-Nigeria Growth Programme aimed at attracting investment, supporting economic reforms, and creating more opportunities for businesses and citizens.  The three-year initiative is expected to boost private-sector growth, strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy, support small businesses, and

FirstBank and Visa Launch New Debit Cards to Make Cashless Payments Easier for Nigerians

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 May 2026

FirstBank Introduces Visa Signature and Naira Debit Cards  First Bank of Nigeria, in partnership with Visa, has launched two new payment cards designed to improve digital banking and support Nigeria’s growing cashless economy.  The newly introduced Visa Signature Card is targeted at premium customers, while the Naira Visa Debit Card is designed to give

FCCPC Approves Airtime & Data Lenders in Nigeria

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 April 2026

FCCPC approves new airtime and data lending firms as telcos suspend services. Learn what this means for Nigerians and how to access or participate in the new digital lending system.   What Happened?  The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has approved five companies to provide airtime and data lending services in

Opportunities for Nigerian Startups: GITEX Nigeria 2025 and the Road to GITEX Global Dubai 

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 July 2025

Photo Credit : GITEX Nigeria In 2025, Nigeria will host its first-ever GITEX Nigeria, scheduled for September 1–4 in Abuja (with highlights in Lagos). Organized by NITDA in partnership with KAOUN International, the event aims to spotlight over 1,000 startups and attract at least 100 investors, solidifying Nigeria’s growing reputation as a tech hub  The […]

Nigerian Entrepreneur Solape Akinpelu Wins 2025 Aurora Tech Award Again 

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 April 2025

Solape Akinpelu Her win highlights the rise of women in tech and global support for female-led innovations  A Historic Win for Nigeria  Solape Akinpelu, founder of Nigerian fintech platform Hervest, has made history by winning the 2025 Aurora Tech Award, becoming the first recipient to win the prize two years in a row. She received […]