…across NigeriaFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commenced construction of 48 interconnected mini-grid projects in 19 states, a mov…

…Africa and beyond, while his advocacy for mother-tongue education influenced educational policies aimed at preserving indigenous languages and strengthening cultural identity. Beyond academia, Bamgbose served in several leadership positions within national, regional and international professional bodies. He mentored ge…

…The Vice President expressed gratitude to the medical teams at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the White House Medical Unit for their care. Alec's arrival marks the first time in over 150 years that a sitting U.S. vice president and second lady have welcomed a child while in office, a milestone last re…

…by a former Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Mr. Amachree, regarding the final moments of the late military ruler, describing the account as false. Speaking with journalists in Kaduna, Al-Mustapha said the claims contained in the former DSS official’s book were untrue, alleging that the author was influenc…

…him, Obi has publicly made the promise and should be trusted to keep his word. “I personally believe Peter Obi is a gentleman and I have every reason to trust him, especially that he said it to the hearing of everybody. Nobody should have any reason to doubt him,” Kwankwaso said. He explained that the power-sharing arr…

By Cynthia Alo The Regional Observatory of Onion in West and Central Africa, ORO/WCA, has confirmed that the five Nigerian onion trucks detained on Tuesday at Kotoku Market in Ghana have been released. The release followed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)’s order, averting an impending diplomatic…

…gantry price marks a ₦150 rise from the previous rate, driven by climbing international crude oil costsThe price change is expected to push up ex-depot diesel prices nationwide, hitting manufacturers and small businesses hardFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Leg…

The UK government published the amount international students had to pay to extend their Student visa, with a specific figure published on its official portalStudents had to meet an academic progress requirement, showing their new course was at a higher level than the one they currently held a visa forThe UK government…

…Command assures the Government and people of Zamfara State that every lawful and operational measure is being taken to achieve a successful outcome. “The Command appeals to members of the public to remain calm, continue with their lawful activities and provide credible information through established security channels…

…stressed that security matters were highly sensitive and that not every operational strategy, intelligence-gathering effort or intervention could be made public. “Security matters are highly sensitive, and not every strategy, intelligence-gathering effort, or operational action undertaken by government can or should be…

…Middle East and Moscow intent on seizing the whole of eastern Ukraine. Russian occupational authorities in southern Ukraine said a Ukrainian strike on an Azov Sea village killed eight people, including two children. Yevgeny Balitsky, the Moscow-installead head of the Russian occupied part of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia regi…

…also identified which of her beloved characters feels closest to her real personalityFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nigerian skit maker Maryam Apaokagi, better known as Taaooma, has spoken candidly about the emotional weight behind the laughter she delivers to millions of fans online.In a recent…

…enters the fight as the overwhelming favourite despite Prenga bringing a 20-1 professional record into the contest. The Albanian, who stands 6ft 5in, believes he has been underestimated and is capable of producing the biggest victory of his career. “Anthony Joshua is a great fighter, but he made a terrible miscalculati…

…assume the chairmanship of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries for the next institutional cycle. Speaking at the conference, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, said Africa already knew what was required to bridge its digital divide, identifying enabling policies, affor…

•When a president or governor is personally not corrupt, corruption in that government is already reduced significantly By Onochie Anibeze What was intended to be a brief exchange at the airport lasted over thirty minutes as we discussed major issues dominating Nigeria’s politics. Despite waiting to board his flight, P…

…extensively with stakeholders across government, the organised private sector, professional bodies and other interest groups to validate classifications and resolve implementation concerns. Oyedele also instructed the committee to recommend a comprehensive schedule of VAT-exempt and zero-rated supplies, taking into acc…

…Armed Forces to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges and to strengthen national defence capabilities.” But in a statement made available to Vanguard, in Abuja on Saturday, Ndume said more needed to be done beyond creating new divisions. He called on the Federal Government to procure at least five attack helic…

A four-day vocational skills acquisition and empowerment programme for 100 wives of junior police officers has ended in Delta State. The programme, organised by the Nigeria Police Force Trust Fund (NPFTF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, focused on tailoring and hairdressing for the officers’ wives in th…

…for a fourth term as President of the United States' - President Trump US President Donald Trump, has joked about running for President for the fourth time. While speaking at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, Trump joked about running for a fourth term, despite the Constitution barring it. The event,…

…House of Representatives in Abuja, on Friday, July 24. Yakubu said the PFIPC's institutional origin was premised on the Presidential Economic Advisory Council inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari on October 9, 2019. He also explained how the fake agency was allocated money in the 2026 budget. "PEAC/PFIPC did not e…

…Anakaliyah said. "That was the very first thing I did."The 29-year-old social media personality, who says she grew up in a conservative Catholic family where everything had to be "prim and proper", insists she was never unhappy with the way she looked but always wanted to enhance her appearance. "I've spent a little ov…

…health crisis and is pleading for public support to fund her treatment. In an emotional video shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, the actress said she needs ₦30 million to undergo three urgent surgeries. She warned that any delay could be life-threatening. Lying on a hospital bed, Nwosu revealed that she has been…

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Seyi Awolowo, has said Nigeria’s educational aspirations should have progressed beyond what he described as the “Akara and Kulikuli” stage, urging the country to focus on innovation and artificial intelligence instead of survival-driven thinking. Awolowo, while appearing on Vanguard’…

…to access fundingFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Nigeria's impact investment sector has recorded significant growth, with more than ₦1.1 trillion in financing reaching ove…

…replacement for Rodri, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.Maresca has personal interest in bringing the Portuguese winger to the Etihad Stadium, having worked with Neto during his time as Chelsea head coach.Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca intends to sign Pedro Neto as a replacement for Rodri. Photo by: D…