Children are young and beautiful creatures; and with their innocent smiles and carefree spirits, they steal the hearts of many. Little wonder there is a day set aside to celebrate them. Children’s Day, which is celebrated in Nigeria on May 27 annually, is dedicated to celebrating children all
President Bola Hammed – ardnig President Tinubu’s decision to fire underperforming ministers on his one-year anniversary underscores a dedication to leadership accountability, governance effectiveness, meritocratic principles, transparency, and strategic leadership renewal, and his administration focuses on setting performance targets for ministers,
Improving healthcare infrastructure is essential for ensuring all Nigerians have access to quality medical services.” – Nigerian Ministry of Health The Nigerian government recently announced the launch of a national health insurance scheme aimed at providing affordable healthcare to all citizens. The initiative is part of efforts to address the challenges faced
LG, the big electronics company, wants to help young people in Nigeria learn important skills. These skills are super useful for fixing electronics, like installing them, doing repairs, and taking care of them after you buy them. They made this announcement during a special event in Lagos, organized by Elan Expo. LG’s Head of Marketing […]
Partnership and collaboration Strong alliances drive sustainable growth and prosperity in the region, key to regional rice production success in West Africa. Together we thrive, united we prosper. Nigeria recently hosted the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Rice Observatory (ERO) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, with the aim of achieving […]
In a bid to foster innovation, education, and social welfare across Africa, several new grant programs have been launched, offering significant financial support and resources to entrepreneurs, community projects, and vulnerable populations. These initiatives provide crucial backing to those who need it most, empowering individuals and communities to create sustainable and
Ogun State Government has commenced the disbursement of the second phase of the N1 billion Operational Grant under its OG-Cares scheme. This grant aims to support Micro and Small-scale Enterprises (MSEs) in the state. The first phase in 2023 saw 1,000 micro entrepreneurs receiving N100,000 each, while small-scale entrepreneurs received N350,000 each. In this second […]
Femi Adebayo Wins Piracy Case – ARDNig A Lagos High Court has granted Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, N25 million for the unauthorized use of his film ‘Jelili’ by a video streaming channel. Femi shared this news on his Instagram page, revealing that the case was about the piracy of his movie, ‘Survival of […]
In a major move to enhance urban safety and regulatory compliance, Lagos State has initiated a 90-day amnesty program for landlords of unapproved buildings. Announced by Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, the program encourages property owners to bring their buildings up to code by July 31, 2024. This proactive measure aims to
Kanayo O. Kanayo, a well-known Nollywood actor, is asking filmmakers to make sure their movies show real Nigerian dressing and makeup. He believes that true depictions in films are key to showing our culture right and helping Nollywood gain more recognition worldwide.