…crept into the industry when Afrobeats artists became richer and global. “Financially, it is a great time doing Afrobeats, but the relationship amongst artists is a failure. Between 2012-2013, we artists used to hang out with each other, but now everyone is on their own. When I recorded ‘Dami Duro,’ Wande Coal and a lo…

…act as digital companions, focusing on potential risks to children and teenagers. Like social media companies, AI giants are facing growing regulatory pressure, with Congress introducing multiple bills to regulate chatbots, and California requiring safeguards to be in place for assistants that serve as companions or co…

…Dr Adedeji Adeleke greeting fellow billionaire Razaq Okoya has gone viral on social mediaDavido's father was spotted bowing repeatedly while Baba Okoya stood up to receive him at what appeared to be a high-profile gatheringFans online have been drawing comparisons between Dr Adeleke's humble character and his son David…

…advantage for locally refined fuel.Figures published in the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN)'s latest Energy Bulletin showed that the spot landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) reached N1,218.54 per litre as of August 13. Petrol landing cost rises to N1,218.54 per litre as Dangote Refinery s…

…to the family, they had already arranged a visa for Ogogo to travel to India for specialised treatment.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram! However, his current health condition has left doctors unable to clear him for air travel, stranding him in Nigeria without access to t…

…affecting banks’ access to its Standing Lending Facility (SLF).The local currency appreciated by N8.07 against the US dollar, with the dollar quoted at N1,349.54 at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), compared with N1,357.61 on Friday. The movement represents a 0.59 per cent gain for the naira.CBN's new cash r…

…The commissioner gave the commendation on Monday while presenting a letter of appreciation to Abdullahi in recognition of her philanthropic gesture towards the renovation and furnishing of the police division. This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, on T…

GistReel Social media activist VeryDarkMan has shared an update on Martician, the talented Nigerian boy he previously promised to sponsor abroad, revealing that the young inventor has secured a visa to China. Taking to his Instagram page, he disclosed the good news while recalling how he discovered Martician on Instagr…

…Black market (Buying and selling rates): N1,410— N1,420 The Nigerian naira appreciated against the United States (US) dollar, trading at N1,349.5372 at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) official foreign exchange (FX) window on Monday, August 17, 2026.Contents…Black market (Buying and selling rates): N1,410— N1,420 The…

…State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disowned a social media report alleging that the agency uncovered a suspected drug bunker at the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo. The command, in an official clarification signed by its Public Relations Officer, Mawoh Paul Voloh, on…

…Governor Biodun Oyebanji criticising the performance of his political appointees on social media has resurfaced online. The video has re-emerged as political activities and discussions ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. In the footage, Oyebanji expressed frustration with some of his…

…Tukura has called out popular wedding photographer David Martins after his wife, Alicia Daniella, accused him of severe domestic v!olence. Martins' wife, Alicia Daniellaa, recently came forward with claims that she endured three years of physical, verbal, and psychological mistreatment during their marriage. In a forma…

…Monday, August 17, by Pastor Rinkyer Asaph via the Christian Daily International social media platform. According to Pastor Asaph, the mission field where the late Kundul served had been invaded by venomous snakes that had k!lled other people in the area. "My heart is deeply saddened by the demise of my friend, Pastor…

…He said that he resigned from the party on personal grounds and had defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). “This is to pursue my future political ambition in order to serve my people, my community and the nation at large,” he said. The former lawmaker expressed appreciation to the APC and its leadership for the…

…skunk, ephedrine, tramadol, and codeine syrup. Reacting to the development on his social media page, Sowore strongly condemned the action. He argued that burning cannabis is a waste of a potentially lucrative economic opportunity for Nigeria. Calling the agency's leadership "f00lish people", Sowore wrote;''It is idioti…

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…intelligence. According to the command, the syndicate operates by disguising as commercial taxi operators to rob unsuspecting passengers of mobile phones, cash, and other valuables. Acting on the tip-off that members were sighted in a taxi heading toward Ita-Oshin, VCRU operatives gave chase and intercepted the vehicle…

…the Quang Tri Police, the anti-smuggling investigation sub-department and the provincial Border Guard to identify and locate the recipient. After several days of tracing the consignment across multiple locations, law enforcement officers on August 9 arrested Izuchukwu Calistus Odionye, a Nigerian national born in 1983.…

…proceedings kicked off in Las Vegas last week, nearly 30 years after the 25-year-old musician was gunned down while riding in the passenger seat of a BMW driven by former Death Row Records boss Suge Knight. Tupac had been in Las Vegas to watch a Mike Tyson boxing match at the MGM Grand on September 7, 1996, hours befor…

…the camp. The rescued woman and her children have since been handed over to officials for necessary action. by Linda Ikeji at 18/08/2026 7:30 AM | Share this Story

…that the exchange rate has remained stable and, in a few instances, even slightly appreciated, I think has impacted positively on investment. It has also impacted positively on investors’ confidence. “And it has also, in a way, lowered inflation expectations. So, for me, I think the principal issue here will have to do…

Economists and financial analysts have explained why food prices and the cost of living continue to rise despite Nigeria recording a second consecutive decline in headline inflation in July 2026. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria’s headline inflation declined for the second consecutive month to 15.43 percent in July from…

…to sustainable employment and entrepreneurship for young people globally. Beyond financial support, the initiative will also create opportunities for Standard Chartered colleagues to participate as volunteers through the Bank’s Skills-Based Volunteering Programme, enabling employees to share their expertise, mentor par…

…the sector’s recapitalisation exercise and improved investor sentiment towards the financial sector. Top capitalised consumer goods coys In the consumer goods segment, BUA Foods led with N13.69 trillion in market capitalisation. Presco followed with N2.40 trillion, while Nestle Nigeria recorded N2.22 trillion. Nigerian…

Nigeria’s top policymakers, financial regulators, banking executives, fintech innovators, economists and capital market operators will gather in Lagos on September 19 and 20 for the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria’s (FICAN) 36th Anniversary Annual Conference. The event, themed “Building on the Gains of Re…