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NASRDA Predicts First Lunar Crescent Visibility for February

By The Insight Team February 21, 2025 677

mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet mostbet az mostbet By Emmanuel Kwada The National Space Research and Development Agency has predicted that the first astronomical lunar crescent visibility for February 2025 will occur on Friday, February 28, 2025. In a statement on Friday, the Director, Media and Corporate Communications of NASRDA, Dr. Felix Ale, said the prediction was made by NASRDA’s Centre for Basic […]Continue Reading

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Over 152 Lives Lost in Military Airstrike Mishaps in 2 Years: Borno, Kaduna, Nasarawa Among the Most Hit States

By The Insight Team February 18, 2025 649

By Emmanuel Kwada A disturbing trend has emerged in Nigeria, where military airstrike mishaps have resulted in the loss of countless innocent lives. The states of Borno, Kaduna, and Nasarawa have been among the most affected, with numerous incidents of accidental bombings and airstrikes that have claimed the lives of civilians, including women and children. […]Continue Reading

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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 672

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

By The Insight Team February 14, 2025 1406

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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Women farmers unveil blockchain initiative to boost agriculture

By The Insight Team February 14, 2025 746

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

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Kogi State: How did ‘benevolent Governor Ododo’ spend N100bn in one year?

By The Insight Team February 7, 2025 1530

Kogi may have earned over N200bn in one year if FAAC allocations to LGs and IGR are added to allocations to FAAC disbursement to the state government The most visible projects are two major roads, totalling 15 kilometres ‘He has reduced tension through prompt payment of salaries’ Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s ‘divide and rule’ tactics are […]Continue Reading

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A forensic linguistic analysis of Tinubu’s New Year message

By The Insight Team January 2, 2025 978

Theophilus Abbah President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s New Year message to Nigerians on January 1, 2025, was the most optimistic of his speeches since he became president 19 months ago. In the speech, he acknowledged hardship in the country as a result of his so-called reforms. Tinubu highlighted positive economic trends, like decreasing fuel prices, trade […]Continue Reading

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Armed Burglars Wreak Havoc Across the Country, Exacerbating Hardship

By The Insight Team December 3, 2024 649

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

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FG partners firm on Biogas production across 774 LGAs

By The Insight Team November 14, 2024 569

  …Plans 33000 battery swap centres for tricycles, bikes Emmanuel Kwada The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has announced a partnership with Data Analytics & Solutions International Limited to implement the Sustainable Energy Access Projects across all 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria. The partnership further plans to establish Continue Reading

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FG unveils asphalt testing facilities in Nigerian universities

By The Insight Team October 30, 2024 588

By Sanni Marvelous The Federal Government has launched initiative to boost Nigeria’s engineering and construction sectors by commissioning a state-of-the-art Asphalt Testing and Material Characterization Laboratory at the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute.   The Director Media and Corporate Communications at National Space Research Development Continue Reading

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Nigeria taps Germany’s €4bn Green energy deal

By The Insight Team October 22, 2024 499

By Emmanuel Kwada   Nigeria is set to benefit from Germany’s ambitious €4bn investment in green energy projects across Africa by 2030. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Felix Ale, on Tuesday. Ale shared the insights following the […]Continue Reading

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Ondo Governor lauded for Fasua’s appointment as MD of Owena Press

By The Insight Team October 5, 2024 586

Emmanuel Kwada The appointment of Mr. Kayode Fasua as the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of Owena Press, the publisher of Hope Newspapers, has garnered praise for Ondo State Governor Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr. Felix Ale commended the decision, calling it “well Continue Reading