Tinubu Launches NCGC with ₦100 Billion to Boost MSMEs and Access to Finance in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 May 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC) with an initial capital of ₦100 billion. This move is set to transform Nigeria’s financial landscape by improving access to credit for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Nigeria’s Food Security Efforts: Ensuring Affordable Food for All 

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 October 2024

Nigeria is taking steps to improve food security amid rising inflation, which has impacted food prices across the country. With a large portion of the population spending most of their income on basic food items, recent initiatives aim to make food more affordable, accessible, and available to Nigerians. The government has identified key challenges like […]

Nigerian Government Adopts 88 Safety Standards for CNG Vehicles 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 October 2024

In a bid to enhance safety and sustainability, the Federal Government has adopted 88 international standards for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) products to support the nationwide rollout of CNG initiatives. This move is aimed at ensuring a smooth transition to CNG systems in vehicles while guaranteeing the use of high-quality products in Nigeria. The Director-General […]

Federal Government confirms Commitment to Teachers’ Welfare 

Racheal A, The Insights 8 October 2024

Nigeria Teachers – ARDnig The Federal Government has confirms its commitment to supporting teachers by increasing their salaries, improving benefits, and providing opportunities for professional growth. These changes aim to create a more motivated teaching force, which in turn will improve the quality of education in Nigeria.  Government’s Commitment to

New Minimum Wage Agreement: ₦70,000 Set as Nigeria’s New Monthly Wage 

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 August 2024

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Nigerian government have reached an agreement on a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 (about US$43) per month. This decision comes after long and difficult negotiations driven by rising inflation and a weakening currency.  The Agreement  After months of discussions, the NLC, TUC, and the […]

FG Warns Nigerians Traveling to UK About Potential Violence 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 August 2024

Police officers and demonstrators clash during an anti-immigration protest in Liverpool, UK- Picture credit: Aljazeera The Federal Government (FG) has warned Nigerian citizens planning to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) to be careful due to the risk of violence. This comes after the recent tragic death of three young girls at a concert.  Increased […]