…interface between it and the oil and gas industry which is the lifeblood of the nation’s economy. “Statistics revealed that an average cargo traffic of 152 million metric tonnes approximating $5billion in freight earnings was generated annually in the country and close to 90 percent of this income was earned by foreign…

…rate, because imported inflation is a critical component of inflation due to the economy’s high import dependence. “And the fact 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’ con…

…Bootcamp Programme designed to prepare participants for the rapidly evolving digital economy. The programme will provide intensive, hands-on training to more than 600 young people across key locations, including Ondo, Abuja, Rivers and Kaduna states. Through a 10-day bootcamp, participants will develop practical, indus…

Governor Peter Mbah approved an additional N115 million monthly subvention for ESUT as ASUU's strike continued to disrupt academic activitiesThe new funding will raise the state government's total monthly support to ESUT from N161 million to N276 millionThe Enugu SSG appealed to ASUU members at ESUT to suspend the stri…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The Redmi 14C and Redmi 15C are among Xiaomi’s affordable C-series smartphones, launched about a year apart. While both models share the same MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset, the newer Redmi 15C introduces…

…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.MTN Nigeria has brought back its Lucky Jackpot campaign, offering subscribers the chance to win cash prizes through an automated draw system linked to their mobile numbers.The relaunch is a…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Nigeria’s cash-access landscape is changing as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) tightens its rules around ATM withdrawals and agent banking, even as fresh data show PoS transaction volumes falling by almos…

APC in Abia State called on the state government to clear pension and gratuity arrears estimated at over N70 billionThe party said some retirees were receiving as little as N4,000 monthly, far below the N32,000 pension thresholdAPC also flagged reports of workers in some state agencies earning between N23,000 and N40,0…

…Ibemere has experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigeria's food inflation climbed to 20.31% in July 2026, the sixth straight monthly increase, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).The July figure is 2.79 pe…

…lawmaker also appreciated former Osun State Governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, for his steadfastness and continued commitment to the APC, while also commending James Faleke and APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, for their contributions to the party. Oyintiloye said the sacrifices…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Google’s Android 17 update is officially here, but millions of Android users are still waiting to see it appear on their devices.As of August 17, 2026, Google’s Pixel phones lead the rollout, while Samsung…

…Ibemere has experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Wema Bank has opened applications for its Hackaholics 2026 programme, giving African entrepreneurs, developers, designers, students and social innovators a platform to build solutions to rea…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Nigeria’s economic recovery may be improving some headline indicators, but millions of households are still grappling with high living costs. Food, transportation, electricity, housing and other essentials…

Nigerian Police Force PRO CSP Anietie Iniedu revealed new directives aimed at curbing extortion at police stations across the countryThe police spokesman disclosed contact lines Nigerians can use to report officers who demand payment for bailProminent lawyer Stan Alieke backed the police position and urged Nigerians to…

…moving Nigeria beyond economic growth measured mainly by macroeconomic indicators to an economy capable of creating quality jobs, raising incomes, reducing poverty, improving productivity and expanding opportunities across the country. It noted that Nigeria’s population of more than 220 million people, abundant natural…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.DRC becomes launchpad for a new era of mobile connectivity as Airtel customers begin connecting directly to satellites without a dishAirtel Africa and Elon Musk’s SpaceX-owned Starlink have launched a satel…

Tizeti WiFi is one of Nigeria's leading fixed wireless internet services, offering unlimited broadband for homes and businesses. The provider uses solar-powered wireless base stations instead of fibre cables to deliver internet access in many states in Nigeria. You can use the unlimited internet for streaming, remote w…

…back to work. We’re just building a very firm research and structural reworking of the economy of it. Ordinary flame and smoke of a refinery doesn’t mean it’s working, until it’s profitable and yields the value for which it is built,” Tinubu stated. He said he would not bother to look back into what has happened in the…

…transformation programme to bring more small and medium-sized businesses into the formal economy by 2030. The state’s ICT agency is moving into a second phase of its digital strategy, shifting from building basic technology infrastructure to expanding online government services, automating public administration and usi…

…services by mid-2027. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Sunday at Obighoro, a riverine community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. Tijani spoke while addressing participants at the grand finale of the Bini Riva Live festival, organised…

…as governor of Oyo State, where, according to him, Makinde had helped grow the state’s economy and improve its development prospects. “Nigerians are gravitating towards Seyi Makinde because they see in him the right presidential candidate with the desired track record of performance, practical blueprint, competence and…

…council viewed the situation as an opportunity to retain more value within the Nigerian economy through jobs, rural incomes, foreign exchange savings and increased industrial capacity. “We don’t lack policy. What we have struggled with is world-class execution,” Bakrin said, adding that the challenge was more about gov…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The NNPC Limited/FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P) Joint Venture has launched a new multi-year grant programme to support Nigerian non-governmental organisations delive…

…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all capital market operators to immediately freeze funds and assets connected to six individuals and three companies that the…

…over a decade of business journalism experience with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends. Nigeria's external reserves crossed a significant milestone last week, hitting $52.25 billion, the highest level recorded in 17 years — as the naira held steady across both official and pa…