Uber Exits Nigeria Effective September 2, 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 September 2026

Uber has officially ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria, bringing its 12-year presence in the country to an end.  The company launched in Lagos in 2014 and later expanded its app-based transportation service to other parts of Nigeria. On September 2, 2026, Uber confirmed that it

OPay Debunks Shutdown Rumour: What Nigerian Customers Should Know About Fake Financial News

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 September 2026

OPay has dismissed a viral claim that it would shut down or suspend its services from September 1, 2026, reassuring customers that its operations remain active.  The false notice, which circulated widely on social media, advised customers to urgently withdraw their money, causing concern among some users. However, OPay described the claim as false and […]

INEC Voter Registration Ends Sunday, July 26: Here’s How to Register Before the Deadline

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 July 2026

PHOTO CREDIT :INEC Eligible Nigerians have only a short time left to complete the INEC Voter Registration 2026, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will officially close on Sunday, July 26, 2026.  If you are 18 years or older,

Senate Approves ₦50 Million Support for Families of Slain Teachers and Soldiers After Oyo School Rescue 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 July 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio The Nigerian Senate has approved a ₦50 million donation to support the families of three soldiers and two teachers who lost their lives during the rescue operation that freed abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.  Under the approval, each of the five

NIMC Surpasses 136 million NIN Enrolments as Nigeria Begins Major Digital Identity Reform

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 July 2026

Nigeria has reached another milestone in its digital transformation journey as the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced that it has enrolled more than 136 million Nigerians and legal residents into the National Identity Database. The achievement comes as the Federal Government begins implementing a new law aimed at strengthening

Nigerian Entertainers Demand Action Over Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren and Teachers

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 May 2026

Actress Iyabo Ojo As Nigerians marked Children’s Day on May 27, celebrations were overshadowed by growing concern over the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oyo State. The incident has sparked widespread reactions from entertainers, actors, musicians, and social media influencers who are calling for urgent action to tackle insecurity in

FG Declares April 3 and 6 Public Holidays for Easter 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 April 2026

The Federal Government has officially declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration in Nigeria. The announcement, made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gives Christians across the country a long Easter weekend to observe Good Friday and Easter Monday.  Good Friday and Easter

Fire guts old terminal at Lagos airport, FAAN confirms no casualty 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 February 2026

A fire outbreak has affected the old terminal building at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.  The facility, which is currently undergoing a major renovation, was impacted earlier today. The incident was confirmed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).  According to FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and

2026 Budget: FG Allocates N1.38 trillion for Pensions and Retirees’ Benefits 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 January 2026

2026 Budget: FG Allocates N1.38 trillion for Pensions and Retirees’ Benefits  The Federal Government has earmarked N1.38 trillion in the 2026 Appropriation Bill for pensions, gratuities, and other benefits for retirees across federal agencies, security services, parastatals, and universities. This allocation shows the government’s commitment to meeting

Seyi Tinubu at 40: A Celebration of Leadership, Service, and Youth Empowerment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 October 2025

Seyi Tinubu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 40th birthday, praising his commitment to youth development and community empowerment.  In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu described Seyi as “an industrious and compassionate