Business

TikTok returns to Apple, Google App stores

By The Insight Team February 14, 2025 625

mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet mostbet az mostbet Agency Report TikTok has returned to Apple and Google app stores nearly a month after a new security law forced its removal, AFP journalists confirmed on Thursday. The Chinese-owned social media platform has been at risk of being banned in the United States due to national security concerns over the data it collects from users. […]Continue Reading

Business

Nigeria Faces Economic Squeeze as Tariffs, Charges Skyrocket Across Multiple Sectors

By The Insight Team February 14, 2025 683

By Emmanuel Kwada In a concerning trend that has left many Nigerians reeling, tariffs across various sectors have seen significant increases, exacerbating the financial strain on households and businesses alike. Citizens are awakening to a harsh reality as a series of tariff increases hit essential services, from telecommunications to banking and importation. The latest Continue Reading

Education

EXPLAINER: EFCC’s Role in Nok University’s Forfeiture, Takeover by FG

By The Insight Team February 13, 2025 1598

Key Points: Nok University’s background EFCC investigation Final forfeiture FG takeover By Emmanuel Kwada President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Federal Government to take over Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State, and transform it into a Federal University of Applied Sciences. This move comes after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture […]Continue Reading

Sports

Nigeria’s Moro Ojomo, Other African Players Shine in the NFL, Making History in the 2024-25 Season

By The Insight Team February 13, 2025 878

By Emmanuel Kwada In a thrilling culmination to the 2024-25 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles soared to victory in a lopsided Super Bowl LIX rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs, held on a electrifying Sunday night in New Orleans. The Eagles’ triumphant win, with a score of 40-22, not only shattered the Chiefs’ hopes of […]Continue Reading

Health

56 YEARS LATER : Lassa Fever Continues to Haunt Nigeria, with Ondo State Topping the Chart

By The Insight Team February 13, 2025 821

By Emmanuel Kwada It has been 56 years since Lassa fever was first identified in Nigeria, in the town of Lassa, in the former North-Eastern State, now known as Borno State. The disease was discovered by a missionary nurse, Laura Wine, who reported a mysterious illness that was affecting people in the area, with the […]Continue Reading

Sports

Real Madrid’s Stunning Comebacks Against Manchester City: A Pattern of Pain for the Citizens

By The Insight Team February 13, 2025 819

By Emmanuel Kwada Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League tie at the Etihad Stadium on February 11, 2025, was not an isolated incident. In fact, it was the fourth time in recent years that the Spanish giants have come from behind to defeat their English counterparts. […]Continue Reading

Banking Business

Retail, Hospitality, Food Industries Top the List as Lagos Records N6.3 Trillion in PoS Transactions in 2024

By The Insight Team February 8, 2025 970

By Emmanuel Kwada The Nigerian economy has witnessed a significant surge in Point of Sales (PoS) transactions in 2024, with the total value of transactions reaching an all-time high of N18 trillion. This represents a 69% increase compared to the N10.7 trillion recorded in 2023. The data, obtained from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Nigeria’s Triumph at the 2025 Grammy Awards: 8 Nominees, 1 Win

By The Insight Team February 7, 2025 966

By Emmanuel Kwada The 2025 Grammy Awards were a resounding celebration of musical talent, spotlighting artists from around the globe. Among a total of 845 nominees spanning 86 categories, Nigeria emerged as a significant player, with eight nominations in various categories, though only one coveted Grammy was secured. This year, Nigeria’s musical prowess was Continue Reading

Terrorism Monitor Top Story

Kidnapping Epidemic: NYSC Corps Members Bearing the Brunt

By The Insight Team February 7, 2025 1254

By Emmanuel Kwada The plight of corps members being kidnapped and murdered has become increasingly perilous across the states in Nigeria, with no place exempted, as the harrowing news greets the air every day, with little or nothing being done about it by the authorities. In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples of fear […]Continue Reading

News

Armed Burglars Wreak Havoc Across the Country, Exacerbating Hardship

By The Insight Team December 3, 2024 666

Key Points: 3.8% food inflation rate is exacerbating hardship and desperation, leading to increased crime rates. Lack of effective security measures in many communities is emboldening criminals Surge in armed burglaries is creating a growing sense of unease  Residents no longer have trust in the Nigeria Police. By Emmanuel Kwada A wave of armed burglaries […]Continue Reading

Sports

Africa’s Best Gather: Mozambique Claims Final Spot, Senegal, Algeria Make Cut as Nigeria Pursues Glory

By The Insight Team December 3, 2024 625

By Emmanuel Kwada The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now finalized, with Mozambique securing the last spot after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau. The tournament is set to kick off in December, hosted by Morocco, which automatically qualifies as the host nation. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]Continue Reading

Business

Global Cement Giant, Holcim Exits Nigeria to Focus on High-Growth Regions, Sells Stake to Chinese Firm for $1 Billion

By The Insight Team December 2, 2024 743

By Emmanuel Kwada In a significant move, Swiss cement and building materials manufacturer Holcim has announced its exit from Nigeria after 65 years of operation. The company has signed an agreement to sell its 83.8% stake in Lafarge Africa Plc to China’s Huaxin Cement for $1 billion. Holcim’s decision to exit Nigeria is driven by […]Continue Reading