Invest in Nigeria: LCCI and Partners Call on Global Investors 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 August 2025

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged global investors to explore Nigeria’s vast opportunities in technology, agribusiness, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Speaking at the Invest Nigeria 2025 International Business

UNIUYO ASUU Protests Poor Salaries, Demands Dignity for Lecturers 

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 August 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Uyo branch, on Tuesday joined the nationwide protest to demand better welfare for lecturers and the implementation of the renegotiated 2009 agreement with the Federal Government.  Professors and senior lecturers marched through the town campus, the university annex, and Ikpa road, carrying placards with

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

Adetutu A, 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 

2Baba, Wizkid, Flavour Shine on Billboard’s Greatest Afrobeats Songs List 

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 August 2025

Tu Face And Wizkid Nigerian music has once again taken the global stage as Billboard released its Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, celebrating the sounds and stars that shaped the genre. The list proves how much Afrobeats has grown, with Nigerian artists taking the top spots.  Nigerian Icons Dominate the Chart  2Baba’s […]

FG Opens N200bn Bond Auction

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 August 2025

The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced a new ₦200bn bond auction aimed at encouraging Nigerians to invest and earn steady returns. The auction will take place on Monday, with settlement on Wednesday.  Details of the Bond Offering  According to the DMO, the auction will feature:  Reopening of the June 2032 […]

FG Introduces 0% Interest Loan Scheme for Tertiary Institution Workers 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 August 2025

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) — a groundbreaking welfare and empowerment initiative designed to improve the financial stability, career development, and overall well-being of staff in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.  Announcing the scheme on Friday, Minister of

NNPC–Renaissance JV University Scholarship 2025: Elevating Nigerian Undergraduates 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 July 2025

The NNPC–RENAISSANCE JV University Scholarship is a merit-based initiative by the Renaissance African Energy Company, joint operator of the NNPC/Renaissance/TotalEnergies/AENR venture. It offers ₦200,000 per year to full-time Nigerian undergraduates in 200 Level for the academic session beginning in 2023/2024, and continues through graduation, based on academic

PEAR Summer Research Program 2025 – Fully‑Funded STEM Experience for Nigerian Students 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 July 2025

Greensprings School (Anthony Campus), Lagos. The Program for Excellence in African Research (PEAR) is a fully funded 9-day STEM bootcamp hosted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) student volunteers. This year, it will be held August 18–27, 2025, at Greensprings School (Anthony Campus), Lagos. The initiative brings together 30 Nigerian secondary school students

UAE Tightens Visa Regulations for Nigerian Travellers, Halts Transit Visa Applications 

Adetutu A, The Insights 9 July 2025

New Visa Restrictions  Blocking transit visas: Effective immediately, the UAE has stopped processing transit visa applications for all Nigerian nationals—a key route previously used to connect flights.   Tourist visa age rule: Nigerians aged 18–45 is no longer eligible for tourist visas unless traveling with an accompanying sponsor, stated Dubai immigration

Empowering Widows Nationwide through Renewed Hope Programme 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 June 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman‑Ibrahim On International Widows Day 2025 (June 23) in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman‑Ibrahim, launched a bold series of interventions under the Renewed Hope Social Impact Programme aimed at protecting and empowering over 15 million widows across the country  Key Interventions