Governor Adeleke, speaking. ARDNig Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, encouraged Nigerian entrepreneurs not to give up despite the current economic difficulties. Speaking at the commissioning of the Dangote Refinery Booking Office in Ibadan, he shared his own experiences with adversity and
15-year-old Nimotallah Tiamiyu from Ogun State wins the 2024 Brightest National Agric Science Quiz Contest -ARDnig Summary 15-year-old Nimotallah Tiamiyu from Ogun State wins the 2024 Brightest National Agric Science Quiz Contest, earning a N4 million scholarship. The contest, organized by JustMedia Production and sponsored by OCP Africa, BlackCountry Farms, and Providus
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 Partnership The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has
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 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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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