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AU Highlights: Kenya’s President Ruto Takes Over as AU Champion, Summit Yields Key Outcomes

By The Insight Team February 18, 2025 818 0

By Emmanuel Kwada The 38th African Union Summit, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from February 12-16, 2025, was a pivotal event that yielded several key outcomes expected to shape the continent’s future. A major emphasis of the summit was on Multilateralism and International Governance, with a focus on Africa’s representation at the United Nations Security […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria’s Cocoa Industry Gains $40.5m Boost

By The Insight Team February 18, 2025 894 0

…Johnvents targets 100% traceable cocoa with BII partnership.  By Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria’s cocoa industry has received a boost with a $40.5m investment from British International Investment, the UK’s development finance institution, in partnership with Johnvents Group. This was disclosed by the Head of Office and Coverage Director, BII, Benson Continue Reading

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Takes a Notable Dip at 24.48% Against 34.80% in December

By The Insight Team February 18, 2025 769 0

By Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria’s inflation rate has taken a significant drop, falling to 24.48% in January 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This decline is a welcome development, especially when compared to the 34.80% recorded in December. The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, announced this drop, attributing it to the Continue Reading

Education

JUST IN: NECO Releases 2024 SSCE External Results

By The Insight Team February 14, 2025 822 0

By Emmanuel Kwada The National Examinations Council has announced the release of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination External results. The exams were conducted between November 14 and December 14, 2024. At a press conference held on Friday at NECO’s headquarters in Minna, the Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, disclosed that 86,067 Continue Reading

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Silo maintenance, storage cost Nigeria N2.5bn in 12 months

By The Insight Team February 14, 2025 2688 0

By Emmanuel Kwada The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N2,534,863,003.11 on silo maintenance, storage, and procurement between 2023 and 2024, according to records obtained by The Insight from BudgIT’s accountability platform, GovSpend, on Friday. This sum was allocated to various contractors and service providers across multiple states for the rehabilitation, Continue Reading

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MDAs spent N3.3bn on diesel in five months

By The Insight Team February 14, 2025 1034 0

By Emmanuel Kwada Amidst Nigeria’s lingering power supply challenges, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Federal Government collectively spent over N3.3bn on diesel between July and November 2024 to power their offices, generators, and powerhouses. This is according to records obtained on Friday by The Insight from BudgIT’s accountability platform, Continue Reading

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Women farmers unveil blockchain initiative to boost agriculture

By The Insight Team February 14, 2025 847 0

By Emmanuel Kwada The Nigerian Women for Agriculture Progressive and Development Initiative has launched the FarmAssure blockchain initiative, a solution aimed at bridging the connectivity gap for rural farmers, particularly women. Speaking at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, Conference and Gala Night on Thursday, NWAPDI President, Omolara Svenson, Continue Reading

Business

TikTok returns to Apple, Google App stores

By The Insight Team February 14, 2025 724 0

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 760 0

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 1772 0

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 969 0

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 963 0

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