…journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues.Ibadan, Oyo State - Prof. Abiodun Bankole, a former Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at the University of Ibadan (UI), has pushed back against the growing narrative that N…

…as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The UK government pays £86.45 per week to people who provide unpaid care for at least 35 hours a week to someone receiving certain qualifying benefits, according to official government guidance on the Carer's Allowance scheme.Carers do not ne…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Government has said its skills acquisition and empowerment programmes are designed to lift five million young Nigerians out of poverty and promote sustainable livelihoods. The initiative, implemented under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), aims to equip youn…

…been more severe without some of the major drainage projects already constructed by the government. She, however, noted that the numerous construction activities across the metropolis may have worsened flooding in areas where drainage channels had been blocked to facilitate construction work. Meanwhile, the Information…

The Benue State Government has spent about N7.1 billion on compensation for properties and other interests affected by federal road projects across the state. The Director of Civil Engineering in the state Ministry of Works, Engr. Tivfa Wombo, disclosed this during an inspection of ongoing road projects in Makurdi led…

Secondary school principals in Ondo State have called on the state government to deploy more security personnel around schools to protect students, teachers and school facilities. The principals, under the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, Ondo State branch, identified inadequate security pe…

The United Kingdom Government has announced plans to “require councils and social housing providers to give eight weeks’ notice before selling social homes outside the sector.” The measure is part of new amendments to the Social Housing Bill announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on Mond…

…application puts the aircraft at risk of seizure and possible disposal by the Federal Government, escalating a dispute over their importation and status in Nigeria.Nigerian oil tycoon Dantata may lose three private jets over Customs duty. ImagesDantata, a half-brother of Aliko Dangote, is named alongside Bestaf Service…

…global impact while arguing that churches contribute more to Nigeria than the federal governmentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Bishop Ibro Zion has come out strongly against social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over comments the latte…

…media on Monday, September 28. Spokesperson Paul Mselle confirmed the change, citing Government Gazette number 246 of 2026 as the legal basis for the amendment.Tanzania removes Nigeria from its Referred Visa Category, allowing Nigerian travellers to access faster and simpler visa processing. Photo KAZAKOVImages"The Imm…

The federal government launched a new phase of its NPRDS programme in Ibadan, training 200 people and distributing 500 devices in Oyo stateA presidential aide revealed the national goal is to lift five million Nigerians out of poverty within four years through skills and entrepreneurshipThe 10-day programme includes ar…

…of Secondary Education, has rejected the administrative panel constituted by the state government to investigate circumstances surrounding his death. The family said it had lost confidence in the composition of the panel and would pursue the matter through legal channels. The development came as Senator Ede Dafinone, r…

…that citizens’ understanding and support were important to the ability of both the government and the National Assembly to take major fiscal decisions. He also underscored the constitutional role of the National Assembly in the budget process, noting that the legislature has ultimate authority over the national budget…

…ecosystem. He said the country’s health insurance system remained fragmented, with 37 government health insurance schemes and more than 95 private health insurance companies. “That has resulted in a lot of fragmented things that question sustainability. And so one of the areas of our research focus is really how do we…

…general interest courses, or preparatory classes fall under the restrictionsThe Canadian government has also outlined alternative legal work options available to international students beyond off-campus employmentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Canada's immigration authority has pub…

…two-year-old child. The incident occurred in Ogberia Ochoro community, Ogoja Local Government Area, where the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) accused the workers of attempting to traffic the toddler for sale, the Guardian reported on Monday, September 28, 2026. According to NAPTIP…

…around the decriminalisation of attempted suicide issue, including the Federal Government’s September 2026 announcement that it had begun the process of removing criminal penalties for attempted suicide following Federal Executive Council approval. The fourth edition shifts the major focus towards young people, digital…

…to retirees and families of deceased public servants across Kaduna State and Local Government Services last week. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the Governor said the latest approval covers 1,339 beneficiaries including retirees and eligible families of decea…

…an alleged dispute over the destruction of farm crops in Kwanga village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 4:45 p.m. on September 25, 2026, when troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, responded to a report of the assault. The herder r…

…in first case of its kind A two-year-old child has been euthanised after the Dutch government cut its age limit for assisted dying. The toddler was nearly 24 months old and suffering from severe medical conditions, a review board in the Netherlands revealed. It was previously known that a child under 12 had been euthan…

…debt rankings, with Delta, Rivers and the FCT also among the highest-owing subnational governmentsJigawa recorded the lowest domestic debt among all states, while several others owed less than N20 billionPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng…

…under its hunger alleviation initiative. In her remarks, Secretary to the Lagos State Government, SSG, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, commended the outgoing Consul General for her role in advancing Nigeria-China engagement in trade, investment and other key sectors. Salu-Hundeyin said Yuqing played a critical role in facil…

…person to rule the state,” he said. The Deputy Governor said his experience in government had prepared him to lead the state. “I was working in New York in 2005 when President Bola Tinubu, then Governor of Lagos, visited the city. “He saw me while I was presenting a paper and invited me back home to join his government…

…during a major crisis. The preparations come amid heightened concern among European governments over alleged Russian sabotage, drone incursions and other hybrid activities. Moscow has denied or disputed responsibility for various incidents attributed to it by Western governments. Danish intelligence has also warned abo…

…general elections, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has donated 50 vehicles to support the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Kano State. The vehicles, formally presented on Sunday in Kano, will provide substantial logistical suppor…