…prices of selected Tecno, Infinix, Oppo and itel models increased between January and June 2026. The midpoint price of the itel S-Series Ultra rose from about N263, 500 to N316,400, while the Infinix Zero Series increased from approximately N550,000 to N637,500. Omdia warned in June that Nigerian smartphone prices coul…

…for only a small proportion. “Public debt is rising and stood at N166.79 trillion in June 2026, while debt servicing has moderated to about 50% of federal revenue. However, transformation requires patient capital and longer-term investment in productive assets.” Giving NESG’s overall position on the performance of the…

…that crude oil and condensate production reached 1.735 million barrels per day in June 2026, while emphasising the need to increase domestic refining, manufacturing and non-oil exports. The Vice President maintained that economic growth must ultimately translate into improved livelihoods, productive employment and grea…

…estimates that 451,000 additional heat-related deaths could occur worldwide between June 2026 and February 2027, compared with a normal year.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Speaking on the development in a statement issued on Sunday, the first lady advised residents to stay…

…a vehicleBlessing CEO had been held at Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos since June 2026, facing three EFCC casesNigerians flooded the comments with mixed reactions, from warm welcomes to pointed warnings about her conduct going forwardPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appe…

…estimates that 451,000 additional heat-related deaths could occur worldwide between June 2026 and February 2027 compared with a normal year. The researchers project that global land temperatures will be 1.2 degrees Celsius above normal in the coming months, with 44 per cent more extremely hot days than would typically…

…months of her life.Born Purity Omonye Otaifoh Okoduwa, Mrs GCFR published the post on 19 June 2026 to mark five years of marriage to her husband. Her words were warm and deeply personal.Mrs GCFR shares emotional message to husband as couple celebrate fifth wedding anniversary. this day, 5 years ago, I said 'Yes' to the…

…further initiatives, including mechanisation support and fertiliser distribution. In June 2026, the National Agricultural Development Fund launched a programme to distribute 515,720 bags of fertiliser to 128,930 smallholder farmers across 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The government also outlined measure…

…Justice Michael Nduka Obi, in connection with the death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro in June 2026. The prosecution team, led by the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Delta State Ministry of Justice, Omamuzo Erebe, SAN, alongside Ugochukwu Okolotu, Principal State Counsel, and Awele Ideal, counsel to the n…

…N104.15 billionExternal debt increased in nine of the 10 states between June 2023 and June 2026, while Bayelsa recorded reductions in both domestic and external debtPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has experience…

…coveragePension assets increased from ₦20.79 trillion in July 2024 to ₦31.48 trillion in June 2026, a gain of approximately ₦10.69 trillion.Within the same period, 938,229 Nigerians joined the Contributory Pension Scheme.Nigerian pensions fund exceeds N31 trillion as DG forecasts better days. ImagesOloworaran said accr…

…US denied 35,767 work permit applications from Green Card applicants between April and June 2026, with the denial rate rising to 44%US citizenship application denials also increased, while hundreds of thousands of applications remained pendingThe US is tightening immigration rules and increasing fees for some applicant…

…N7.78 billion was paid in ransom to kidnappers across Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026, during which 7,825 people were kidnapped. The report indicated that about N22.856 billion was demanded by the assailants as a condition for releasing their victims during the period, while N7.78 billion was reportedly paid. R…

…excluding hybrids, fell 10% year-on-year to 20.25 million units between January and June 2026.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Their share of global new vehicle sales dropped three percentage points to 49%. The figures reflect a shrinking market share, not a 50% collapse…

…of cooking the country's most popular meal rose from N25,798 in July 2025 to N29,578 in June 2026, representing a 14.6% increase within one year.The report also revealed that over the past decade, the cost of making a pot of jollof rice has surged by 624%.

…lender. An analysis of the DMO’s Actual External Debt Service Payments for April to June 2026 showed that the $22.5m was classified entirely as “other charges”, with no principal or interest payment recorded on the facility during the period. The DMO did not explain the nature of the charge in its latest report, making…

…Nigerians have been significant users of UK work and study routes. In the year ending June 2026, Nigeria was the third-largest nationality for sponsored study visas, with 26,060 visas granted to main applicants. Nigerian nationals also received 20,604 Graduate route extension grants during the period.So, when Britain c…

Nigeria's external debt climbed from $43.16bn in June 2023 to $54.52bn by June 2026, a rise of about 26%The World Bank Group held the largest share of Nigeria's multilateral debt at $20.73bn as of June 2026The Debt Management Office confirmed total public debt reached N166.79 trillion at the end of June 2026PAY ATTENTI…

…Office, DMO, showed that the country’s debt profile had grown to N166.79 trillion as of June 2026. The new debt figures released by the DMO indicated that Nigeria’s debt rose by 90.9 percent under Tinubu’s administration, increasing by N87.4 trillion to N166.79 trillion in June from N79.39 trillion in May 2023. Accordi…

…Dantata business family. Customs seeks ownership and disposal powersThe motion, dated June 2026, seeks final seizure, condemnation and forfeiture under sections 245 and 246 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.Customs also wants ownership, control and possession vested in the service on behalf of the Federal Governm…

…as of the same date.Nigeria’s states and FCT record N4.59 trillion domestic debt as of June 2026 Photo: BloombergImagesData obtained from the Debt Management Office showed that the federal government held the bulk of the country's domestic debt at N87.00 trillion, while states and the FCT accounted for the remaining N4…

…$1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. Documents obtained from the World Bank show that the proposed financing comprises three separate $500m facilities for climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development. 2. The Chairman of the Independent Nat…

…$1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. Documents obtained from the World Bank show that the proposed financing comprises three separate $500m facilities for climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development. The most immediate is a proposed $500m…

…reported that 7,825 people were abducted across Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026, with 7,334 of the victims recorded in the three northern geopolitical zones. It also estimated that N7.78bn was actually paid as ransom during the period. When ransom becomes the price of freedom In Kebbi State, the abduction of a…

…said. The Australian, 31, failed a drugs test during an ATP Tour event in Mallorca in June 2026. The former Wimbledon finalist was provisionally suspended last month. The ITIA said Kyrgios had agreed to attend a treatment programme approved by the ITIA, which has lowered Kyrgios' suspension from three months to one mon…