Governor Adeleke, speaking. ARDNig Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, encouraged Nigerian entrepreneurs not to give up despite the current economic difficulties. Speaking at the commissioning of the Dangote Refinery Booking Office in Ibadan, he shared his own experiences with adversity and
Six Nigerian students from three secondary schools have been awarded the Top in the World Outstanding Cambridge Learners Awards for their performance in the June and November 2023 Cambridge exams. The awards, announced by Mrs. Lucy Pearson, Country Director of the Nigeria British Council, recognize students who achieved the highest global marks in English as […]
Flood in Lagos -ARDNig Lagos experienced severe flooding on July 3, 2024, due to an early morning downpour lasting around five hours. The heavy rain caused widespread disruptions, with areas like Alimosho, Lekki, Agege, and Egbeda being significantly affected. Floodwaters submerged streets and bridges, resulting in massive traffic jams and property damage. Residents and
LG Electronics has opened its second Business-to-Business (B2B) Academy in Lagos, Nigeria, to enhance skill development in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industry. The new center aims to address the growing needs of the Nigerian market by providing advanced training and resources to HVAC technicians. Hysoung Sub Ji, Managing Director of LG
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have agreed to collaborate to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in local communities. NDLEA Chairman Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd) emphasized the importance of local government involvement, as drug issues are prevalent in grassroots areas. The
In the past week, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) uncovered 165 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta. Between June 15 and 21, about 400 incidents of oil theft and vandalism were reported. NNPC found 69 illegal connections in Bayelsa and Rivers States and reported eight oil spills caused by vandalism. In Warri, Delta […]
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Ambassador, Michael Nwabufo, announced that business registration can now be completed within 24 hours through a new special registration portal. He urged business owners to utilize this innovation before the July 7 deadline for mandatory registration set by the CAC and the Central Bank of Nigeria. The portal allows businesses […]
Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State now offers its graduates three certificates: a degree certificate, a Mind Education certificate, and an Entrepreneurship Training certificate. This initiative, described as unprecedented in Nigeria, was announced during a visit by Mind Education experts from China and Korea. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Timothy Adebayo highlighted that the
On June 20, 2024, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative for Africa (ASR Africa) and BUA Foods donated N10 million and foodstuffs to widows in Lagos to mark International Widows’ Day. The donations, distributed at the International Women Society’s (IWS) Widows Feast and Empowerment program, included IRS Pasta, IRS Semolina, and BUA Rice. Ayodele Abioye, Managing Director
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant rise in cholera cases globally, with nearly 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths across 24 countries this year. The highest number of cases is in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, followed by Africa, the Americas, Southeast Asia, and Europe. No cases have been reported in the Western […]