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Lagos Business School’s Talent Initiative Redefines Career Paths for Youth

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 July 2024

Talented Nigeria Youth- ARDnig Nigeria is home to a wealth of talented, hardworking, and determined creative individuals who often lack the necessary support to bring their aspirations to fruition. Recognizing this need, the Young Talents Programme (YTP) at the Lagos Business School aims to

Nigerian market with high food prices, symbolizing the ongoing food crisis.

Nigeria’s Escalating Food Crisis and a Looming Humanitarian Disaster

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 July 2024

High rises of Food price in the market -ARDnig Nigeria is facing a severe food crisis with surging prices and widespread hunger. The cost of basic vegetables like carrots has increased from N7,000 to N100,000 per basket, creating a desperate situation for millions. This crisis has left families making impossible decisions and fearing hunger. The […]

Nigerian children affected by food and nutrition crisis, with a UN multi-sector plan aiming to help.

The United Nations (UN) has revealed that around 5.9 million children in Nigeria are currently suffering from a severe food and nutrition crisis, marking the highest number worldwide.

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 July 2024

Children suffering from a severe food and nutrition crisis – ARDnig Approximately 5.9 million Nigerian children are facing a severe food and nutrition crisis, the highest globally. The crisis is particularly dire in the North-Eastern states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, where 700,000 children under five are malnourished. The United Nations has launched a multi-sector

Nigerians Can Now Obtain UAE Visas: A Gateway to New Opportunities

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 July 2024

In a significant development for Nigerian travelers, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that Nigerians can now obtain visas to visit the country. This new policy opens a plethora of opportunities for Nigerians, whether for tourism, business, or other purposes. The ease of obtaining a UAE visa marks a new chapter in the relationship […]

Femi’s Remarkable Integrity: A Nigerian Hero Who Returned $21 Million

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 July 2024

Picture of Akinola Femi-ARDNig In a world frequently overshadowed by tales of greed, Femi, a Nigerian national, became an unexpected hero. While going about his routine, Femi stumbled upon an astonishing sum of #21 million. For many, this would have been an irresistible windfall, but Femi’s response was nothing short of extraordinary. A Moral Dilemma […]

Federal Government Initiates CNG Conversion for Customs Vehicles

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 July 2024

The CNG vehicles -ARDNig The Federal Government has tasked Cedric Masters Group, an automotive company, to convert 200 Nigerian Customs Service vehicles to operate on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) within 90 days (about 3 months). Promoting Complete Knock Down Manufacturing Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC),

Tinubu Names National Theatre After Wole Soyinka

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 July 2024

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Arts Theatre in Lagos after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka in honor of his 90th birthday. In a tribute titled “Professor Wole Soyinka at 90: Tribute to a National Treasure and Global Icon,” Tinubu praised Soyinka’s literary achievements and his dedication to human dignity and justice. He highlighted […]

Federal Government Predicts Food Price Crash by January 2025

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 July 2024

The Federal Government announced new measures to tackle high food prices nationwide, projecting a significant price drop by January 2025. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, outlined these measures, which include suspending duties, tariffs, and taxes on imported food commodities. Specifically, 500,000 metric tonnes of wheat and maize will be imported

NELFUND Onboards 12 More Institutions for Student Loan Program

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 July 2024

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) announced that 12 additional state government-owned tertiary institutions have been onboarded to the student loan application pool, increasing the total number from 36 to 48. Data from 121 institutions is still outstanding. NELFUND urged these institutions to submit their students’ data promptly to enable them to benefit

JAMB Warns Universities Against Admitting Underage Students

Adetutu A, The Insights 9 July 2024

Prof. Ishaq Oloyede speaking -ARDNig Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of JAMB, has warned Nigerian universities to stop admitting underage students, calling it illegal. He highlighted a case where a 15-year-old applied for a postgraduate course in Europe, revealing issues with admission practices. Oloyede emphasized the need for accountability and data integrity in the

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