Sports

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

By The Insight Team February 13, 2025 928 0

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 1460 0

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 1118 0

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

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Kidnapping Epidemic: NYSC Corps Members Bearing the Brunt

By The Insight Team February 7, 2025 1403 0

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 779 0

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 704 0

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 886 0

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

Sports

Lookman, Ronaldo, Messi, Rodri, Others Shortlisted For Globe Soccer Awards

By The Insight Team November 14, 2024 691 0

By Emmanuel Kwada In an exciting announcement today, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Globe Soccer Awards in the category of Best Men’s Player. The former Leicester City star, who currently shines for Atalanta in Serie A, has distinguished himself alongside world-renowned footballers including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Continue Reading

Business

Dangote Refinery: Finally, a Solution Nigeria Can’t Import!

By The Insight Team November 12, 2024 671 0

By Abiodun Alade If there’s one burning question on the minds of Nigerians these days, it’s this: why are we paying between N1,000 and N1,500 for a litre of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)? Sadly, the very people who should be explaining this strange new reality have decided to stay tight-lipped with heads buried in the […]Continue Reading

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The Petrol Price Gap: Why Nigerians are Paying More Despite Falling Costs

By The Insight Team November 11, 2024 803 0

By Emmanuel Kwada Recent reports indicate a significant decline in the landing costs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, amidst rising accusations from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) regarding price inflation by marketers. As of November 8, 2024, the estimated cost of petrol landing in Nigeria has dropped by 20.34%, falling to […]Continue Reading

Education

NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Results: 60.55% Pass with Five Credits, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi Top the Chart

By The Insight Team September 20, 2024 1371 0

By Emmanuel Kwada The National Examinations Council (NECO) released the 2024 SSCE internal results on Thursday, September 19. NECO’s Registrar/Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi, made the announcement while briefing journalists in Minna. According to Professor Wushishi, 1,376,423 candidates registered for this year’s internal examination, comprising Continue Reading

Sports

Team Delta Emerges Victorious at the 2024 National Youths Games

By The Insight Team September 19, 2024 1046 0

By Emmanuel Kwada The 2024 National Youths Games came to a thrilling conclusion, with Team Delta proudly claiming the top spot on the medals table. The highly anticipated event, held from September 10-17, 2024, brought together talented young athletes from across Nigeria, showcasing their skills and determination in various sports. Team Delta won a total […]Continue Reading