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

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

Wisdom International School of Excellence Shortlisted for 2024 World’s Best School Prize

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 June 2024

Top 10 World’s Best School Prizes -ARDnig Wisdom International School of Excellence in Abuja is a finalist for the 2024 World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity. The school has been recognized for addressing the health issue of open defecation and is now competing for a share of a $50,000 prize fund. Public voting is […]

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 […]

WHO Reports Surge in Global Cholera Cases 

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 June 2024

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 […]

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 […]

Nigerian Education Loan Fund Portal Opened  for Student Loan Applications

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 June 2024

President Bola Tinubu had on April 3 signed the National Students Loan Amendment bill into law- ARDnig The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal on May 24, 2024. This significant milestone, confirmed on Thursday night through a statement signed by NELFUND’s media lead, Nasir Ayitogo, […]

Bayero University Kano translates science textbooks into Hausa

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 June 2024

Bayero University Kano (BUK) has translated Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics textbooks into Hausa. This project aims to improve science education for Hausa-speaking students, making learning easier and more engaging. Eight textbooks were translated under the leadership of Professor Liyu Mu’azu, with plans to expand to other subjects and educational levels. The