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

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 […]

Celebrating Kate Henshaw: A Nigerian Icon of Strength, Talent and Service 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 July 2025

Kate Henshaw Today, July 19, Nigerians across the world celebrate the birthday of one of Nollywood’s finest, Kate Henshaw — a woman whose impact goes far beyond the silver screen. With over three decades in the entertainment industry, Kate remains a beacon of excellence, resilience, and service to humanity.  From Acting to Advocacy  Born in […]

Standard Chartered Bank Empowers 12 Nigerian Women in Tech with Mentorship and $10,000 Grants 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 July 2025

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, in partnership with Village Capital and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University, has selected 12 promising female entrepreneurs for Cohort 6 of its Futuremakers Women in Technology Incubator Programme.  This initiative is designed to help women use technology to build businesses that create jobs, solve

OPay Launches N1.2 billion Scholarship with Olabisi Onabanjo University: How Students Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 July 2025

In a major step towards youth empowerment, OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading financial technology companies, has partnered with Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in a groundbreaking N1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship initiative. OOU becomes the ninth university to join this life-changing programme.  What the Scholarship Offers  The OPay scholarship will support 20

Wema Bank Empowers Lagos MSMEs with ₦3 Million Grant at Leather Fair 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 July 2025

How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Opportunities Like This  ₦3 Million Grant to Boost Local Enterprises  Wema Bank has disbursed ₦3 million in business grants to support three Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the Lagos Leather Fair. Each winner received ₦1 million after emerging as the best in a business pitch competition held […]

University of Calabar Joins OPay’s ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship Scheme: What It Means for Nigerian Students 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 June 2025

The University of Calabar has become the latest institution to benefit from OPay’s ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme, making it the eighth university to be included in the initiative. This partnership is aimed at supporting students with financial aid while promoting academic excellence and youth development across Nigeria.  The Memorandum of Understanding