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‎Electricity Crime: APPA President Calls On Imo Govt, Seeks Protection Over Alleged Threat

By The Insight Team October 17, 2026 237 0

The President of the Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA), Princewill Okorie, has appealed to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, the Inspector-General of Police and other relevant authorities to protect his life and allow him to continue his campaign against alleged electricity-related crimes and consumer exploitation in the state. ‎ ‎Okorie said he Continue Reading

Economy News

Africa Can Create Jobs By Transforming Raw Materials Locally – Udeh

By The Insight Team October 15, 2026 104 0

… Seeks Continental Cooperation At Second Africa Raw Materials Summit   By Daniel Adaji   The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has said Africa can create jobs, attract investments and accelerate industrialisation by processing its raw materials locally rather than exporting them in their unprocessed forms. Continue Reading

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Anosike Dispute: Shoon Calls for Fair Hearing, Rule of Law

By The Insight Team October 14, 2026 92 0

By Raphael Atuu, Abuja The Managing Director of D.I. Gear Limited, Ambassador Emmanuel Shoon Patrick, has called for fairness, due process and respect for the rule of law in the ongoing dispute involving Fidelis Anosike and some media organisations over publications allegedly affecting his reputation. Shoon, in a statement made available to journalists, emphasised the […]Continue Reading

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INEC Chairman: Algorithms Will Not Decide Nigeria’s 2027 Elections

By The Insight Team October 14, 2026 128 0

Amupitan warns against AI-driven misinformation, deepfakes, says human judgment will remain central to electoral process   By Emmanuel Kwada The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has declared that artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems will not determine the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 Continue Reading

Economy News

‎GIFSEP Launches Livelihood Journey for 40 Women Under Women’s Health, Well-being Project

By The Insight Team October 14, 2026 105 0

By Emmanuel Kwada Forty women have begun a journey towards economic independence and sustainable livelihoods following their formal onboarding into a livelihood support programme under the Bridging the Gaps in Women’s Health and Well-being (BtG) Project in Makurdi, Benue State. The orientation and onboarding exercise, held at Eyah Hotel and Suites, was organised by Continue Reading

Economy News

GIFSEP Empowers 50 More Women in Katsina-Ala, Oju on Path to Economic Resilience

By The Insight Team October 14, 2026 84 0

…GIFSEP Empowers 90 Women in Benue Through Livelihood Support Programme   By Emmanuel Kwada The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has onboarded 50 additional women in Katsina-Ala and Oju Local Government Areas of Benue State into a livelihood support programme aimed at strengthening household economic resilience and Continue Reading

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Xenophobia: RCCG Funds Evacuation of 500 Nigerians, 111 More Return Home

By The Insight Team October 11, 2026 256 0

By Emmanuel Kwada The Federal Government has repatriated another 111 Nigerians from South Africa amid concerns over xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks, as the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) continues to support efforts to bring distressed citizens back home. The latest evacuation brings the total number of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa since June 2026 Continue Reading

Health News

Fight Malnutrition With Eggs — Experts Tell Nigerian Parents

By The Insight Team October 11, 2026 131 0

Key Points: Experts urge parents to include eggs in children’s diets regularly. Study shows eggs improve weight but not height scores significantly. Daily recommendation is two eggs for students, one for adults. Rising feed and chick costs make eggs less affordable nationwide. Experts seek government subsidies to boost egg production and accessibility.   By Continue Reading

Business News

FG Drops Solar Import Ban That Could Have Cost Economy $700m Annually

By The Insight Team October 10, 2026 155 0

By Emmanuel Kwada Nigerians who depend on solar energy have received a major relief following the Federal Government’s decision not to impose an immediate ban on solar panel imports, a policy that could have increased electricity costs for households and businesses and undermined the country’s transition to renewable energy. The Minister of Innovation, Continue Reading

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Ondo Crash Claims 25 Lives; 1992 Disaster That Killed 159 Remains Deadliest in NAF History

By The Insight Team October 9, 2026 188 0

  Key Points:  Ondo ATR-42 crash kills 25, no survivors reported. Aircraft NAF 931 was traveling Benin to Lagos. Air Chief orders high-level panel to investigate crash. Swampy Igbokoda terrain complicates wreckage recovery operations. Black boxes crucial to determining cause of crash. 1992 C-130 crash that killed 159 remains deadliest.   By Emmanuel Kwada Continue Reading

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Customs CG signs anti-corruption documents, orders nation-wide implementation

By The Insight Team October 9, 2026 108 0

By Clement Omanibe, Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has signed the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Conducting Internal Corruption Risk Analysis and Mapping (ICRAM), the ICRAM Handbook, and the Integrity Action Plan. He has also directed their immediate implementation across all zones, commands, and units of the Nigeria Customs Continue Reading

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There is need for clear tax guidelines for NGOs in Nigeria

By The Insight Team October 8, 2026 166 0

Key Points: Dialogue demands moratorium on historical NGO tax audits until December 2025. 23 of 53 surveyed NGOs approached by NRS, most billed ₦5m to over ₦20m. 96 percent hired tax experts, facing severe financial strain and program cuts. NRS urged to issue clear, simple guidance on VAT, WHT and donor-funded activities. Compliance requires NRS […]Continue Reading