…that the anticipated projects could create opportunities across other sectors of the economy, particularly Nigeria’s marine and logistics industries. According to him, the country would need to expand its marine and logistics capacity to support the volume of offshore projects expected under the new investment framewor…

…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Dangote has announced the launch of its Fleet Management Graduate Programme for young graduates interested in building careers in fleet management, logistics and operations.The company said…

…Olatunji said. Also speaking, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, warned that inadequate privacy protection could slow investment and Nigeria’s digital development. Tijani, who was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Nadungu Gagare, said physical digital infrastr…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Heavy truck traffic has returned to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as petroleum marketers increase purchases of petrol and diesel, drawn by the refinery’s lower gantry prices compared with several Lagos dep…

…June 2023 and December 2025. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this at a media conference on Nigeria’s reform scorecard titled, “The Benefits, Costs and Harm Prevented.” Oyedele said the savings from the reforms had provided additional resources for government to…

…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has cancelled the operating licence of Universal Insurance Plc and named a receiver/provisional liquidator to manage the winding-up of the company,…

…of subsidy-related distortions. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this at a media conference on Nigeria’s reform scorecard, titled, “The Benefits, Costs and Harm Prevented.” The disclosure provides a fresh government explanation to a question that has persisted s…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Standard Bank Group, Africa’s biggest banking group by assets, is considering acquiring a stake in Nigerian fintech company OPay as the digital payments giant prepares for a potential listing in the United…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises have a fresh opportunity to access funding and business development support as the Centre for Research in Enterprise and Action in Management (CREM) opens applica…

Respect Augustine, a UNILAG graduate with a Master's degree in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, has gotten a job with Dangote PetroleumAugustine joined Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals as an HR Business Partner in Technical Support, marking a major milestone in his HR careerHe shared his excitement on…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Retail stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have emerged as the cheapest major outlets for petrol in several parts of Nigeria, offering motorists some relief amid rene…

Nigerian dancer and singer Poco Lee has reportedly been arrested in the United Kingdom over assault allegations, according to circulating reportsA Texas-based rapper, Ms Jorji, separately accused Poco Lee of attempting to assault her and her girlfriend about two years agoPoco Lee has not issued any public statement add…

France's official visa portal has highlighted the minimum timeframe applicants must observe before submitting a short-stay visa applicationThe French government stipulates that applications cannot be lodged more than six months ahead of a planned visit, setting a clear window for travellersCertain visa categories may t…

…return to democratic rule in 1999. He urged candidates to focus their campaigns on the economy, national security, infrastructure, healthcare, education and social inclusion. “Electoral contests in a constitutional democracy are not total wars; they are competitive job interviews before the electorate. Nigerians do not…

…inflation as evidence of economic progress, but Nigerians would continue to judge the economy by the price of food. Tinubu government has run out of ideas – ADC

A video emerged showing Hajiya Maryam Wadada distributing bundles of naira notes to women at an empowerment event in Nasarawa StateThe event, held a week before the 2027 campaign period begins, saw ₦325 million shared among 6,500 women across 13 local government areasNigerians online are calling on the EFCC to investig…

…States from Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development on Tuesday in a statement posted on his X handle. The Condition of Entry, which was imposed in June 2014, required vessels calling at designated Nigerian ports before proceeding…

Alyssa Lopez from Big Brother 23 is one of the few houseguests to outlast almost every competitor outside the dominant Cookout alliance. The Sarasota-born swimwear designer and co-founder of Molliebird Swimwear reached seventh place in the summer 2021 season, then went on to compete twice on The Challenge: USA. Now 29,…

…said the probe was necessary because of cement’s strategic importance to the Nigerian economy. “Cement occupies a strategic place in the Nigerian economy. Its price affects the cost of building a home, developing commercial property, delivering public infrastructure and, ultimately, the cost of doing business. When con…

…examine market conditions that have significant consequences for consumers and the wider economy. “Cement occupies a strategic place in the Nigerian economy. Its price affects the cost of building a home, developing commercial property, delivering public infrastructure and, ultimately, the cost of doing business. When…

A shift is taking place in the global economy. For much of the past decade, discussions about artificial intelligence centred on algorithms, semiconductors, GPUs, and data. In this piece, Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA), explores the intersection of AI, electricity infrastr…

A resurfaced video of billionaire 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 …

…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.The cost of bringing petrol into Nigeria from abroad has climbed above what Dangote Petroleum Refinery charges for the same product, according to new industry data that points to a widening…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The naira strengthened to a five-month high on Monday, August 17, 2026, as increased activity in the foreign exchange market coincided with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest policy adjustment affecting b…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.MultiChoice Nigeria says its ownership by Canal+ will not alter the way it makes key business decisions in the Nigerian market, with pricing, content and channel packaging continuing to be guided by local r…