Economy Blackout: National Grid Collapse and Oil Theft Impact in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 August 2024

National Power Grid-ARDNig Parts of Nigeria are experiencing an economy blackout due to the collapse of the national grid. This is not the first time the grid has failed, causing widespread power outages across the country. The repeated failures of the national grid have serious consequences

FG Warns Nigerians Traveling to UK About Potential Violence 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 August 2024

Police officers and demonstrators clash during an anti-immigration protest in Liverpool, UK- Picture credit: Aljazeera The Federal Government (FG) has warned Nigerian citizens planning to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) to be careful due to the risk of violence. This comes after the recent tragic death of three young girls at a concert.  Increased […]

Youths to Receive Quality Education — Oluremi Tinubu and Akobundu 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 August 2024

The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), in partnership with various national and international organizations, is significantly increasing the number of Nigerian youths with access to quality education. This initiative, led by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, recently unveiled 200 beneficiaries of the AUDA-NEPAD/African School of Economics/RHI Scholarships.  Commitment to

NANS Urges FG to Ban Diesel Importation 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 August 2024

Dangote Refinery The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to ban the importation of diesel. Instead, they want petroleum marketers to buy refined products from the Dangote Refinery to benefit Nigerians.  Benefits of Dangote Refinery  Akinteye highlighted that the Dangote Refinery can produce petrol, diesel, and

Finding Peace IPMAN’s Request for Calm During Protests

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 August 2024

Nigeria Youth Protesting – ARDnig Abubakar Maigandi Shettima, the national president of IPMAN, has urged members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria to ignore ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests and maintain focus on their business activities. He emphasized the importance of dialogue over chaos while warning against the dangers

Wike Urges Protesters to Follow Court Order 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 August 2024

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has called on residents to respect the court’s decision that limits protests to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. This appeal came after a security meeting in Abuja on Thursday, following the start of a 10-day nationwide protest.  Protest at the Stadium  Wike explained that […]

Nigeria Can’t Afford Another #EndSARS Protest — Sanwo-Olu and Oyebanji 

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 August 2024

Peaceful Protesters-ARDNig Ahead of the planned nationwide protest, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State have stressed that Nigeria cannot afford a repeat of the #EndSARS protests. Sanwo-Olu highlighted that Lagos has not fully recovered from the destruction caused during the #EndSARS protests in 2020. He urged residents to

Nigeria’s Youth Council Presents Demands to President Tinubu Amid Economic Hardships

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 August 2024

President Bola Tinubu – ARDnig The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has issued a set of demands to President Bola Tinubu to address economic hardships in the country. The demands include economic relief measures, transparency, healthcare access, and support for youth and agriculture. The council stresses the urgency of these actions to prevent a […]

Nigeria’s Federal Government Approves N1.455 Trillion for Road Projects

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 July 2024

President Bola Tinubu Approved N1.455 Trillion for road Project – ARDnig The Nigerian Federal Government has approved a massive investment of N1.455 trillion for road construction projects across thirteen states, enhancing key routes like the Abeokuta-Iboro-Ilaro Road and the Benin-Akure-Ilesha Road. Additionally, the government is procuring 7,887 dialysis

FG Begs Nigerians: Please, Don’t Protest 

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 July 2024

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to avoid protests, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to economic prosperity. Akume stated, “Economic prosperity for the nation remains the ultimate goal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. It drives progress, lifts families from poverty, and builds strong, resilient societies.