Tinubu Urges Endowment Fund for National Theatre’s Sustainability 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 October 2025

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, and other stakeholders to establish an endowment fund for the newly renovated National Theatre, now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts.  The

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

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

NELFUND Disburses ₦86.3bn Student Loans to 450,000 Beneficiaries 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 August 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that a total of 449,039 students has benefited from its student loan scheme since the loan portal launched on May 24, 2024. According to the latest report released on Monday, August 11, 2025, the scheme has so far disbursed ₦86,347,458,384 as of August 6, 2025.  Breakdown of […]

US Reaffirms Support for Nigeria’s Economic Growth and Citizen Empowerment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 August 2025

The United States government has once again pledged its support to help Nigeria achieve broad-based economic development and improve the lives of its citizens. This commitment was made during a high-level meeting held in Abuja between the US Consul General, Mr. Richard Swart, and Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. […]

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

Adetutu A, 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

Ikeja Council Empowers 400 Entrepreneurs with N55 Million Grant 

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 May 2025

In a move to support entrepreneurship and economic growth, the Ikeja Local Government Area has disbursed N55 million in grants to 400 business owners. This initiative is part of a broader empowerment programme aimed at boosting local businesses and improving livelihoods.  According to the council, 300 small-scale business owners received N100,000 each, while 100

Introduction: Renewed Hope for Nigerian Families 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 May 2025

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim  As Nigeria marked the International Day of Families, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, has announced plans to introduce three major initiatives to promote family unity, protect vulnerable children, and fight poverty at the grassroots level. These programmes are aligned with President Bola

Nursing Programme Enrollment in Nigeria Rises from 28,000 to 115,000

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 April 2025

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa. The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a major increase in the number of students enrolling in nursing programmes. According to the Federal Ministry of Education, enrollment numbers have jumped from 28,000 to 115,000 annually. This achievement reflects the government’s commitment to improving healthcare

Federal Government Launches LEEP to Create 2.5 Million Jobs and Empower Nigerians 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 April 2025

Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme ( LEEP) – theinsightsng A New Opportunity for Job Seekers in Nigeria   The Federal Government has launched a major employment and skills development program called the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP). This initiative, which was launched by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in