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‘No More War!’: Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace at St. Peter’s Prayer Mass in Historic First Sunday Blessing

By The Insight Team May 14, 2025 51

By Emmanuel Kwada In his first Sunday blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful plea for peace, urging world leaders to end conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and beyond during a vibrant Regina Caeli prayer mass from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. Addressing an estimated 100,000 faithful, pilgrims, and tourists in St. […]Continue Reading

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Innovation Key to Nigeria’s Future – Nnaji

By The Insight Team May 14, 2025 48

  The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has declared that Nigeria’s future will no longer be driven by mineral resources but by innovation, technology, and intellectual capital. Speaking on Wednesday at the 22nd National Council on Innovation, Science, and Technology held in Abuja, Nnaji emphasised that “leadership among nations is no Continue Reading

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Reps Inaugurate Committee to Probe N200bn CBN Metering Fund

By The Insight Team May 7, 2025 169

Key points The House inaugurated a sub-committee on May 6, 2025, to investigate the N200 billion NMMP fund. Only N55.4 billion of the N59.28 billion earmarked for Phase Zero was released, with over 37,000 meters unaccounted for. DisCos have repaid just N7.1 billion of the loan, with interest yet to be addressed. Phases 1 and […]Continue Reading

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Aliko Dangote Foundation Announces 2025 YGL Dangote Fellows

By The Insight Team May 7, 2025 123

By Theinsight  The Aliko Dangote Foundation, in collaboration with the Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL), has unveiled the recipients of the 2025 Aliko Dangote Fellowship – a cohort of gifted and high calibre African changemakers selected as part of the prestigious YGL Class of 2025. This year’s Fellows join a global community of more […]Continue Reading

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Breaking News: Gov. Fintiri Succumbs to Pressure, Swears in Madam Peace as Fufore Gets New Chairperson

By The Insight Team May 5, 2025 101

Emmanuel Kwada After weeks of mounting pressure from political stakeholders and community leaders, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has sworn in Peace Samson Audu as the new Chairperson of Fufore Local Government Area. The appointment follows the untimely death of the former chairman, Alhaji Shuaibu Babas, and marks a pivotal moment in the […]Continue Reading

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4 BSUWSC Staff  Die in Gubi Dam Accident During Routine Maintenance

By The Insight Team April 22, 2025 135

By Emmanuel Kwada The Bauchi State Urban Water and Sewerage Corporation (BSUWSC) is reeling from the devastating loss of four dedicated staff members who perished during routine maintenance at the Gubi Dam Water Treatment Plant on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The incident has cast a spotlight on the glaring absence of adequate safety measures, raising […]Continue Reading

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NADF, Katsina Government Partner on Agricultural Reforms

By The Insight Team April 22, 2025 142

By Theinsight The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Katsina State Government have agreed to deepen collaboration on agricultural reforms aimed at boosting food security and rural development.   Welcoming Governor Dikko Radda to the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, NADF Executive Secretary, Mr. Muhammed Ibrahim, described the visit as a Continue Reading

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‘Do Not Forget This’: Pope Francis’ Final Message to Nigeria

By The Insight Team April 21, 2025 212

By Emmanuel Kwada Pope Francis delivered what would be his final public act: a moving address to Rome’s Nigerian community during an audience at the Vatican. Reported by Vatican News on March 25, 2024, in an article by Joseph Tulloch titled “Pope to Rome’s Nigerian Community: Embrace Unity, Reject Division,” the Pope praised Nigeria’s diversity, […]Continue Reading

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One Dead, Several Injured in Third Deadly Crash at Karu Bridge, Abuja

By The Insight Team April 19, 2025 149

By Emmanuel Kwada Karu Bridge, near the Karu Water Board in Abuja, has once again become a scene of heartbreak as a multiple-vehicle accident claimed one life and left several others injured on Friday. This marks the third devastating crash at the notorious location in just two months. The accident, which occurred around 2:20 p.m., […]Continue Reading

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Space Agency Teams with Grassroots Group to Empower Youth

By The Insight Team April 14, 2025 182

Sanni Marvelous The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has launched a pilot phase of its Empowerment and Skill Acquisition Project in collaboration with the Grassroot Bridge Builders, aiming to equip Nigerian youth with practical, industry-relevant skills in the telecommunications sector. Speaking at the official launch in Abuja on Monday, the Director Continue Reading

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Nigeria eyes $20bn annual revenue from space economy – Minister

By The Insight Team April 8, 2025 150

… unveils new insignia   The Federal Government has announced its target of generating over $20bn annually from Nigeria’s rapidly evolving space economy, leveraging a newly launched space security platform and comprehensive regulatory reforms. Speaking at the launch event in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Continue Reading

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Commonwealth observers prepare for pivotal Gabon presidential election

By The Insight Team April 8, 2025 138

A Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) has arrived in Libreville, Gabon to prepare for the nation’s first presidential election since the unconstitutional transfer of power in August 2023. Gabon is due to go to the polls on 12 April 2025 – a crucial milestone in the democratic transition to constitutional rule. The COG, led by former […]Continue Reading