Empowering Nigerians, NITDA and NYSC Join Forces for Digital Training

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 July 2024

NITDA Building -ARDnig NITDA has teamed up with NYSC to train 30 million Nigerians in digital skills. This collaboration is part of a larger plan to improve digital literacy across the country. The initiative aims to empower young people and support Nigeria’s development. NITDA and NYSC

Severe Flooding Disrupts Lagos: Commuters Stranded, Properties Damaged 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 July 2024

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 Launches B2B Academy in Lagos to Enhance Skill Development 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 July 2024

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

NDLEA and ALGON Collaborate to Combat Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Local Communities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 July 2024

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

NNPC Uncovers 165 Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 June 2024

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 […]

Business Registration Now Possible in 24 Hours, Says CAC

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 June 2024

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 […]

Construction of Lagos Fourth Mainland Bridge Set to Begin in 2024

Okanlawon G, The Insights 22 June 2024

The construction of the Lagos Fourth Mainland Bridge is set to begin by the end of the first quarter of 2024, potentially by April, as confirmed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This 38-kilometer bridge will be the second longest in Africa and will include three toll gates, nine interchanges, a 4.5-kilometer Lagoon Bridge, and provisions for […]

BUA Foods and ASR Africa Donate N10m, Foodstuffs to Widows 

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 June 2024

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

Lagos State Invests N1 Billion Fund for Startup Development and Empowerment

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 June 2024

Governor Babajide Sanwo- Olu -ARDnig The Lagos State government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has allocated N1 billion as a seed fund for startups to the Lagos State Science, Research, and Innovation Council (LASRIC) to support startup development, aiming to foster innovation and economic growth. The fund is expected to […]

UN food programme targets Nigeria, others

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 June 2024

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a critical initiative to provide food and nutrition assistance to eight countries in West and Central Africa, including Nigeria. The program aims to support 7.3 million people during the June-August lean season, potentially expanding to 12 million if sufficient funding is secured. The region faces severe […]