PremiumTrust Bank Supports Nigerian Entrepreneurs with ₦50 Million Grants: How Nigerians Can Benefit from Similar Opportunities

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 May 2026

As economic challenges continue to affect many Nigerians, empowerment programmes and business grants are becoming important sources of support for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In a major move to promote entrepreneurship and community development, PremiumTrust Bank

Government Empowerment Schemes in 2026: Opportunities, Benefits, and How to Access Them 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 May 2026

Government empowerment schemes in 2026 continue to play a major role in reducing poverty, supporting small businesses, and creating job opportunities across developing economies. These programs are designed to provide financial support, vocational training, and business opportunities to citizens who need help building sustainable livelihoods.  In Nigeria and

Olowu Hope Initiative Launches Women Empowerment Fund 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 September 2025

Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has officially unveiled the Olowu Hope Initiative (OHI) Women Empowerment Fund. The programme, founded by the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola, aims to reach 50,000 women in the next decade and ultimately impact one million lives across Nigeria. 

FG Unveils Agricultural Reforms, Targets 21 million Jobs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 September 2025

Vice President Kashim Shettima. The Federal Government has introduced a set of agricultural reforms and incentives aimed at creating 21 million jobs and reducing Nigeria’s dependence on food imports. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) National and Subregional Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja.  Vice President

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

Adetutu A, 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 […]

Lagos Reaffirms Commitment to Women Entrepreneurs’ Empowerment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 March 2025

Governor Of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo olu The Lagos State Government has reiterated its dedication to empowering women entrepreneurs through targeted initiatives aimed at fostering financial independence and business sustainability.  Government’s Commitment to Women’s Economic Growth  At an empowerment programme held in Lagos on Thursday, stakeholders from

World Bank Supports Nigeria’s Growth with New Financing 

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 October 2024

The World Bank has stepped up its support for Nigeria with a new financing initiative aimed at driving inclusive growth and diversifying the country’s revenue sources. This move is crucial for improving the economic situation, creating jobs, and reducing poverty across Nigeria.  Focus on Inclusive Growth  One of the key goals of this new financing […]

FG Awards N47m to 32 Innovators Across Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 August 2024

Chief Uche Nnaji,Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation The Federal Government has given N47 million in grants to 32 innovators from all six geopolitical zones of the country. The grants, ranging from N1 million to N5 million per person, were provided through the Presidential Standing Committee on Innovations and Inventions (PSCII) Programme.  Supporting Nigerian