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

Nigeria Approves Sale of TotalEnergies’ Stake in Bonga Oilfield 

The Insights 29 September 2025

Photo Credit : TotalEnergies Official Page Nigeria has approved the sale of TotalEnergies’ 12.5% stake in the offshore Bonga oilfield, with Shell and Agip set to take over the divested portions. The move marks a new chapter for one of the country’s key deepwater oil projects, creating potential benefits for the economy, communities, and industry […]

Bankit MFB Showcases Fintech Innovation at GITEX Africa 

The Insights 9 September 2025

Bankit Microfinance Bank, Nigeria’s fast-rising digital bank, recently showcased its innovation journey at GITEX Africa, one of the continent’s largest platforms for technology and innovation. The bank, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by the NDIC, has been in operation for just eight months but has already become a trusted name […]

CBN Pushes for Wider Use of Alternative Payment Channels to Boost Financial Inclusion 

The Insights 13 August 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to making financial services accessible to every Nigerian by promoting alternative payment channels. This was the focus of the recent CBN Fair themed “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth, and Accelerated Economic Development.”  The event brought together

Tinubu’s Road Projects in South-East: Minister Umahi Clears the Air, Highlights Ongoing Developments 

The Insights 5 August 2025

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has reassured Nigerians—especially those in the South-East—that the region is receiving its fair share of road infrastructure projects under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.  He made this clarification following a viral article alleging that the South-East zone was excluded from national road plans. Umahi dismissed the

Income Below ₦800,000 Now Tax-Free 

The Insights 30 June 2025

Senator Solomon Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance  In a welcome development for many Nigerians, the federal government has implemented a tax reform that exempts individuals earning ₦800,000 or less annually from paying personal income tax. This policy is part of broader efforts to reduce the financial burden on low-income earners and small […]

Why Nigerians Must Return to Agriculture: Afe Babalola Urges Government and Citizens 

The Insights 14 April 2025

Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) A Call to Go Back to the Land  Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), respected legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), has called on Nigerians and all levels of government to return to agriculture as a way out of poverty, hunger, and unemployment. He made this appeal during a visit […]

Celebrating Aliko Dangote: A Legacy of Vision, Hard Work, and Impact 

The Insights 10 April 2025

Aliko Dangote Today, April 10th, marks the birthday of Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and one of Nigeria’s most influential business icons. Born in 1957 in Kano State, Dangote has not only built an empire from scratch but also proven that with vision, persistence, and discipline, anything is possible. As we celebrate his 68th birthday, […]

Understanding the Market Forces Behind Petrol Price Reductions 

The Insights 26 December 2024

Reduction in petrol prices by Dangote Refinery – insightsng This article explores the recent reduction in petrol prices by Dangote Refinery, emphasizing the role of market forces, the importance of local production, and lessons for Nigerians in building sustainable businesses and reducing reliance on imports.  The Role of Market Dynamics  The recent reduction in the

Sukuk FG Raises N11 Trillion to Fund 124 Road Projects

The Insights 16 December 2024

Sukuk and other Islamic finance instruments – ARDnig The Federal Government has raised N1.1 trillion through Sukuk to finance 124 road projects, impacting over 5,820 kilometers across Nigeria. The success of Islamic finance extends to mutual funds, Shariah-compliant stocks, and real estate investments. With government backing and fintech innovations, Nigerians have