MTN Youth Empowerment: How Young Nigerians Can Benefit from Digital Commerce Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 June 2026

MTN Supports Youth Entrepreneurship Through Digital Commerce  Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria is helping young Nigerians grow their businesses by providing access to digital commerce tools, affordable internet services, and entrepreneurship opportunities.  The initiative

IMF Upgrades Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.4%

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 January 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Nigeria’s economic growth projection for 2026 to 4.4%, up from earlier estimates. This reflects improving macroeconomic conditions, including rising foreign reserves, stabilising inflation, and ongoing economic reforms. Experts say this is a strong signal for investors, entrepreneurs, and job seekers that Nigeria’s economy

JBC Empowers Ibadan Youths with Digital Skills for Global Tech Careers 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 November 2025

The Jericho Businessmen Club (JBC) has launched the Future-Ready Youth Digital Bootcamp — an initiative designed to equip young people in Ibadan, Oyo State, with essential digital skills to thrive in the global tech economy.  The three-day intensive bootcamp, which began on November 12 at the Ibadan Business Hub, introduces 52 selected participants to key […]

India to Launch First IIT Campus in Nigeria: A New Era for Education and Innovation 

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 October 2025

In a historic move, India is set to open its first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in Nigeria — marking the first of its kind in West Africa. According to The Times of India, this initiative is part of India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020), which aims to expand access to quality education globally.  […]

OPay’s Commitment to Youth Development 

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 October 2025

Photo Credit : Opay Representing OPay, Elizabeth Wang, the Chief Operating Officer, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to empowering Nigeria’s youth through education and technology. She explained that since OPay began operations in Nigeria in 2018, its mission has been to make financial services inclusive for all through digital innovation.  “Beyond financial

Global Equities Outlook Brightens as AI Investments Drive Growth 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 October 2025

Global financial optimism is on the rise as UBS, one of the world’s leading investment banks, has upgraded its outlook on global equities from “neutral” to “attractive.” The shift comes as the firm points to a surge in productivity gains driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a series of favourable economic policy shifts across key […]

Elon Musk Buys $1 Billion in Tesla Shares Amid Bold Growth Plans 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 September 2025

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and owner of X (formerly Twitter) with the imported cybertruck. source : twitter Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and owner of X (formerly Twitter), has purchased around $1 billion worth of Tesla shares, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The move, made on Friday, saw […]

Lagos to Host Entertainment Week Africa 2025: Opportunities for Creatives 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 September 2025

Cultural Experience Lagos will play host to Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) 2025 from November 18 to 23, 2025, creating a platform for African creatives to connect with global investors, industry leaders, and policymakers.  Formerly known as Entertainment Week Lagos, the event has expanded its reach to highlight Africa’s growing creative economy across music, film,

International Youth Day 151 Million Nigerians Clicking for Their Future

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 August 2024

Nigeria youth protesting, fighting for their future -ARDnig International Youth Day on August 12 is particularly meaningful for Nigerian youth, who represent the largest youth population in the world. Despite numerous challenges, these young Nigerians are leveraging digital tools to drive progress. Their resilience and determination make them a force to be reckoned with,

Lagos State Invests N1 Billion Fund for Startup Development and Empowerment

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 June 2024

Governor Babajide Sanwo- Olu -ARDnig The Lagos State government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has allocated N1 billion as a seed fund for startups to the Lagos State Science, Research, and Innovation Council (LASRIC) to support startup development, aiming to foster innovation and economic growth. The fund is expected to […]