Nigeria Spends $600 Million Monthly on Fuel Imports – Edun 

Adetutu A. ARD 7 August 2024

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, revealed that Nigeria spends $600 million every month on fuel imports. He explained that neighboring countries, even those as far as Central

Anambra State Grants Scholarship to Eight-Year-Old Mathematics Genius. 

Adetutu A. ARD 7 August 2024

Chukwuemeka, The mathematics genius and his family The Anambra State Government has awarded a full-time scholarship to an eight-year-old mathematics prodigy, Master Chukwuemeka Nwuzor. This announcement came after a viral video showcased Chukwuemeka’s exceptional math skills, solving complex mathematical problems with ease.  Meeting with the Governor’s

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

Adetutu A. ARD 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 for businesses, households, and the economy.  Impact on Businesses […]

FG Warns Nigerians Traveling to UK About Potential Violence 

Adetutu A. ARD 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. ARD 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. ARD 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

Wike Urges Protesters to Follow Court Order 

Adetutu A. ARD 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. ARD 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

FG Begs Nigerians: Please, Don’t Protest 

Adetutu A. ARD 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. 

Nigerian Students to Receive N850M Loan Today 

Adetutu A. ARD 31 July 2024

The Nigerian Educational Loan Fund (NELFUND) announced on Tuesday that it will disburse N850 million to educational institutions today, Wednesday,31st Of July 2024. Additional Funds Already Disbursed  This new disbursement is in addition to over N1.7 billion that has already been provided to around 20,000 students . Akintunde Sawyer, the Managing Director of NELFUND,