Glovo Launches Academy to Empower Nigerian SMEs 

Adetutu A, 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

Scholarships and Empowerment Opportunities for Nigerians 

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 September 2025

With the rising cost of living, many Nigerian families struggle to afford education and skill development. Scholarships, grants, and empowerment programs provide relief for students and young entrepreneurs who want to pursue their goals without being limited by finances.  Lagos State Scholarship Board (LSSB)  The Lagos State Scholarship Board offers scholarships

Órüpézá Festival 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Creativity, and Youth 

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 September 2025

Festival Director, Edi Lawani  Lagos is preparing for another unforgettable experience as the Órüpézá Festival 2025 takes over Freedom Park, Lagos Island, from September 28 to October 2. The five-day event, which aligns with Nigeria’s Independence Day on October 1, promises an exciting mix of music, film, fashion, dance, gaming, visual arts, and food, blending […]

SIFAX Group Donates ICT Centre and Market to Ogun Communities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 September 2025

The people of Isade-Elero and Pampa-Isade in Ijebu North-East Local Government, Ogun State, now have access to a 100-seater ICT centre donated by SIFAX Group. This facility will help students, youths, and business owners learn digital skills such as computer literacy, online research, and business tools. To benefit, residents can enrol in ICT training programmes […]

NADDC Trains 15,000 Technicians to Bridge Auto Skills Gap 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 September 2025

NADDC’s Director-General, Joseph Osanipin. The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has trained over 15,000 technicians through its Mechatronics Programme for Tricycle and Motorcycle Repair and Maintenance. The initiative is aimed at closing Nigeria’s automotive skills gap, creating jobs, and preparing technicians for the future of mobility.  At

APM Terminals Empowers 20 Young Women with Mechanical Skills 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 September 2025

APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, has launched the Female Mechanic Technical Skills Programme, training 20 young women from its host communities in Lagos. The initiative, part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), aims to equip women with technical skills that can open doors to employment and entrepreneurship in the male-dominated

Nigerian Shines at Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 Prelims, Wins Best Physique 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 September 2025

Godwin Awaji-Iroso Abiodun. Photo Credit : Godwin’s Facebook Page Nigeria’s flag is flying high in Bangkok as Godwin Awaji-Iroso Abiodun, the current Misters of Nigeria 2025 winner, clinched the Best Physique award at the preliminary stage of the Mister Cosmopolitan 2025 competition. The event took place at the MBK Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together […]

Female Engineers Lead Drive for Constant Skills Upgrade in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 September 2025

Building a successful career in engineering requires more than classroom knowledge—it takes hands-on skills, innovation, and continuous learning. This was the key message from Dr. Atinuke Owolabi, immediate past chairman of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, during the group’s 2025 annual general meeting in Lagos. 

Thrive Foundation Trains Over 100 Girls in Tech Skills 

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 July 2025

The Thrive Above and Beyond Foundation has taken a bold step to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry by empowering more than 100 girls between the ages of 15 and 20 with future-ready digital skills. Through a seven-day training programme tagged ‘Thrive Girls in STEM’, young participants were equipped with practical knowledge in […]

Nigeria Set to Export Made-in-Nigeria Vehicles: NADDC Charts New Path 

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 July 2025

Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh. The Federal Government has inaugurated the new Governing Board of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), with a strong push to transform Nigeria into an automotive manufacturing and export hub. The 12-member board, chaired by Chief Emma Eneukwu, was inaugurated by the Minister of State […]