…can respond effectively to extraordinary challenges. The country expanded testing capacity rapidly and mobilised its existing disease-surveillance infrastructure. It limited the spread of the disease and kept deaths significantly low, drawing commendation from the World Health Organisation. This year, Nigeria has demon…

…medicines and greater patient satisfaction will be the indicators to assess the impact of the investments. Dr Meyere also called on ministries, departments and agencies of government, including local government authorities, facility managers and community structures to ensure accountability in the implementation and ma…

…expressed concern over the dominance of a few Big Tech companies in the global digital space. He explained that such dominance had created an ecosystem in which users had limited control over their data and online interactions. Accordingly, Abba said major platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X had become powerful…

…supporters.Amnesty International warned that such actions risk further narrowing civic space and freedom of expression across the state.

…4.43 per cent growth in the second quarter of 2026. Idris said domestic refining capacity is expanding, with investment “returning to critical sectors.” He said the reforms of the past three years “have not been easy” and “have demanded sacrifice and patience from Nigerians.” The minister said as the country approaches…

…of October 1 reflects the company’s belief in Nigerian enterprise, innovation and the capacity of Nigerians to develop homegrown solutions to everyday challenges. According to him, ProTaxi goes beyond introducing another ride-hailing service. The initiative is designed to combine transportation with economic empowermen…

…list of approved nations, with all 17 signatories drawn exclusively from Asia and the PacificPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Japan has published a list of 17 countries that have formalised bilateral agreements with the country to participate in…

…of Governor Alex Otti in Abia State as an example of what the party described as its capacity to provide credible leadership. “Given the demonstrated credible leadership taking place in Abia State, where Governor Alex Otti, a product of the Labour Party, holds sway, the Party is bold to say that it is a party that has…

…upon application, funds for robe allowance for Judges and the Chief Registrar, Easter packages for Judicial Officers and the Chief Registrar, as well as funds for the installation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Recording System in all the High Courts in Akwa Ibom State. She, therefore urged the Bar to continue to p…

…targets were also reduced to 395,000 in 2025, 380,000 in 2026 and 365,000 in 2027.The impact can be seen in the study permit numbers. Canadian government data show that applications for new study permits fell from 792,200 in 2023 to 363,007 in 2024 and 134,195 as of September 2025. Approved applications fell from 456,6…

…the 8,000-place annual ceiling introduces a meaningful constraint. Competition for spaces is expected to be high given the global pool of eligible applicants, particularly those from countries with large graduate populations such as India, China, and the United States.The HPI visa has previously drawn interest from gra…

…lead speaker at the 2026 CORAN Summit in Lagos, said Nigeria’s expanding refining capacity, particularly Dangote’s ramp-up, and its proximity to major West African markets were shifting the region from its traditional dependence on European imports towards regional supply.He said the development presented Nigeria with…

A Nigerian solar technician opened a customer's lithium battery pack brought in for an upgrade and made a deeply alarming discovery about its constructionThe battery had been assembled without a Battery Management System, with wires already melting inside and a dead cell left in the packThe technician shared the inspec…

…and Development.Since 2024, Nigeria has secured several World Bank financing packages to fund economic reforms, social protection, infrastructure, agriculture and education programmes, Nairametrics reports.Other multilateral creditors include the African Development Bank Group, the Islamic Development Bank and the Inte…

…behind the improvement: the recruitment of additional teachers, better welfare packages for workers, and deliberate efforts to upgrade the learning environment across the state's public schools.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Rather than treating the result as a destinat…

…Managing Director Adeleye Falade said the country's gas infrastructure had not kept pace with rising domestic demand.Falade said NLNG had directed all its LPG output to the Nigerian market since 2022, with production rising to about 500,000 tonnes annually.He said:"As of last year, we were already producing in-country…

…equipment and other large machinery have been abandoned along roads or other public spaces to take immediate steps to remove and relocate them to safe and appropriate locations within the stipulated period. ‎ ‎‎”Similarly, owners of abandoned large boats, barges and other commercial watercraft on the state’s wa…

…Mama Baldé then doubled the lead in the 66th minute with a composed finish, using his pace and physical strength to get past Bright Osayi-Samuel before slotting the ball past Nwabali. Álvaro Djaló sealed the result with a stoppage-time goal in the fifth minute of added time.According to Daily Post, Ikpeba acknowledged…

GistReel A Nigerian lady has recounted her difficult experience working as a maid in Cairo, Egypt, after travelling there from Nigeria in 2016 in search of a greener pastures. Speaking during an interview with content creator Egungun, the woman, now in her early 30s, revealed that she worked as a maid for seven years a…

…Congress, ADC. According to Atiku, the Tinubu government needs to tell Nigerians the impact of the country’s current debt burden before embarking on a fresh $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank. Similarly, ActionAid Nigeria has also kicked against the country’s rising debt-servicing burden, which stood at N2.14 trilli…

…United Nations General Assembly high-level week. USAFRICA Business Week®️, convened by Pacetas Agency, a trade and investment advisory firm, is a U.S.–Africa business and policy engagement platform held in New York during United Nations General Assembly week. Executive Director, Gbenga Omotayo, said the platform is des…

…to building up infrastructure in high-demand areas to ensure that supply keeps pace with estimated demand in the growing economy. In attendance were the leadership of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, Ikeja Electric, Eko Power Ltd., Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, and Sahara Energy Group. 24…

…emergency officials in Kano, Yobe, Nasarawa and Zamfara also provided updates on the impact of the rainy season. In Bauchi State, the State Emergency Management Agency identified six local government areas as the worst affected by disasters during the ongoing rainy season. The affected councils are Toro, Bauchi, Ningi,…

…Kula endorsed the proposed training programme, saying stronger professional capacity among government communicators would help limit misunderstanding and inaccurate representation of government policies and activities. The CPS also said the administration was prepared to subject its record to public scrutiny through a…

…He said the state had also strengthened stakeholder conversations and professional capacity, hosted the national meeting of state GBV coordinators and advanced legal and institutional measures aimed at prevention. But Pedro pointed out that the most important question remained whether individuals and institutions were…