YMR Partners Premium Trust Bank to Award ₦24m Business Grants to Young Entrepreneurs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 8 January 2026

The Young Ministers Retreat (YMR) has taken a bold step to support Nigerian youths beyond spiritual development by empowering them economically. At the 2025 edition of the retreat held at Redemption City, YMR partnered with Premium Trust Bank to award ₦24 million in business grants to young

Dangote Cement Launches Empowerment Programmes to Boost Livelihoods in Gboko Communities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 December 2025

Dangote Cement Plc has rolled out a wide-ranging empowerment initiative in Gboko, Benue State, aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable development in its host communities.  The programme is part of the company’s commitment to shared growth and was designed under a Community Development Agreement (CDA) signed with six mining communities in

INTELS Empowers 62 Women Through Skills and Entrepreneurship in Rivers State 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 December 2025

INTELS Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s economic empowerment by graduating 62 women from its 2025 Women Empowerment Project Scheme, Synergy (WEPSS). The graduation took place at the Rosa Volpi Women Development Centre within the Federal Lighter Terminal at the Onne Oil and Gas Free Zone, Rivers State.  Launched

MTN Foundation, FG and Ogun Government Empower 1,000 Farmers Through Digital Agriculture 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 June 2025

The MTN Foundation, in collaboration with the Federal Government and Ogun State Government, has launched AgriConnect—a digital agriculture initiative aimed at empowering 1,000 smallholder farmers with mobile-based agricultural tools and knowledge.  The project, launched on Wednesday at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, will provide selected farmers with access

Connecting African Artisans to Global Markets 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 December 2024

Giri Today is a new e-commerce platform that connects African artisans with global buyers – ARDnig Giri Today is a new e-commerce platform that connects African artisans with global buyers. It uses AI to streamline the buying process, ensuring authenticity, competitive pricing, and cultural connection. Artisans benefit from free product listings, while buyers can

Dangote Raises Alarm on Substandard Fuel Depot Operations 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 November 2024

Dangote’s refined petrol – ARDnig Dangote Refinery has raised concerns over a depot blending substandard fuel, which poses safety risks and undermines local industry. Misleading claims by some marketers about cheaper fuel are debunked, with calls for stricter regulation and public awareness.  Alert on Substandard Fuel Blending  The Dangote Petroleum

Empowering Nigerians through Health Insurance and Vocational Skills

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 September 2024

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State- ARDnig The Taraba State Government, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has allocated N61 million to provide health insurance for 5,085 vulnerable individuals. This project aims to reduce the financial burden of medical expenses and support families by offering both healthcare and

FG Postpones N150bn Loan Disbursement for Manufacturers to September 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 August 2024

Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite The Federal Government has postponed the start of the N150 billion loan disbursement for manufacturers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to September. This update was confirmed by the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, during a meeting in Calabar, Cross River State, with current and potential