…10 trucks under existing trade arrangements. The association also commended the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria, Ghana’s Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the Nigerian and Ghanaian High Commissions, the ECOWAS Trade Directorate, and other stakeholders for their roles in resolvi…

…underserved communities. The conference, hosted by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications Commission, also elected Zambia’s Kezias Mwale as the next Secretary-General of the ATU and saw Nigeria assume the chairmanship of the Conferen…

…Committee to develop the 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order. The Ministry’s Head , Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie, in a statement, this morning said the committee was Inaugurated in Abuja, on Friday, in a move aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws. Mr. Oye…

…construction project or structural modification. The permanent secretary added that the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, through LASPPPA, would continue to strengthen monitoring and enforcement activities across Lagos to curb illegal developments. He also assured residents who comply with the law th…

…help build a healthier and more prosperous nation. The minister also reaffirmed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ commitment to strengthening ties with Nigerians abroad and commended the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the commission’s management for adva…

…by malnutrition and living in a household under severe economic pressure. No single ministry, UNICEF section or organisation can address these deprivations alone,” she said. She explained that stronger coordination should include integrated frontline services, shared geographic targeting, interoperable data systems, ef…

…it has suffered years of neglect despite substantial federal allocations to the Federal Ministry of Works and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Ugolor blamed corruption, weak contract management and poor accountability for the road’s deterioration, saying the impact on residents and road users had been sev…

…that about five trucks have remained stranded despite interventions by the Nigerian Ministry of Trade, the Ghanaian Ministry of Trade and ECOWAS. “Approximately five trucks that were detained from Tuesday till today. We have reported the issue to the relevant authorities. The Nigerian Ministry of Trade are doing their…

…and the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. According to a statement released by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the meeting reviewed progress made since the Second Nigeria-EU Ministerial Dialogue in March 2026 and explored new area…

…to strengthen neurological care across the country. The warning came as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare marked Nigeria’s first official World Brain Day, a landmark event that also witnessed the announcement of plans to establish a Brain Health Desk and develop the country’s first National Brain Health…

…leading to predictable flooding,” he said. The association called on the Federal Ministry of Works to construct proper drainage channels to redirect stormwater into the Ade River and also dredge the river to improve water flow. Oludayo criticised what he described as a reactive approach to flood management, saying auth…

…or prosecution were referred to relevant agencies, including the Police and the Ministry of Justice,” she said. Mshelia reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to ensuring justice for victims and survivors of abuse, urging members of the public to report human rights violations promptly. She also emphasised that all ser…

…commended the resident for his civic responsibility and assured the public that the ministry would take decisive action. The state government recently read the riot act to environmental offenders, stating that illegal waste disposal attracts a N250,000 fine or a three-month prison sentence. Watch the video below View t…

…military infrastructure, has instead inflicted devastating civilian losses. The foreign ministry rejected US claims that the school was located on an “active IRGC cruise missile base,” calling it a “baseless fabrication.”Local residents told

…to locate family of 12-year-old girl abducted by three men in Lagos The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development is appealing to the public for information that will help reunite a 12-year-old girl, Amarachi Amos, with her family in Lagos State. According to a statement issued by the Ministry on Wedne…

…of up to five years. The US Treasury declined to comment, while Pakistan's finance ministry had not responded to Reuters before the story was published.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.What the facility would mean for PakistanIf Washington agrees, the arrangement would strengthen Pakist…

…supply nationwide. The statement partly read, “The Minister was accompanied by senior ministry officials, including Mr. Mahmud Mamman, Permanent Secretary; Engr. Mustapha Baba-Umara, Director, Distribution; Engr. Kingsley Eneh, Director, Energy Resources; and Mr. Martins Olajide, Special Assistant to the Honourable Min…

…of Hormuz and attempting to rebuild its missile and drone capabilities. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said diplomatic contacts between both countries were still ongoing through mediators.According to Iran's Tasnim news agency, a US missile struck Larak Island on Wednesday, with authorities…

…Government Areas. The inspection, carried out alongside the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Barr. Samuel Nkwede, and other senior officials, was aimed at assessing compliance with mining laws, environmental standards and companies’ relationship with host communities. Addressing journalists after the tour, Nkah war…

…reiterated the state government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the ministry, UBEC, NECO and other relevant agencies to investment in education for improved learning outcomes. (NAN)

…Textbook Ranking System is one of the key reforms being implemented by the Federal Ministry of Education under the Renewed Hope Agenda to improve the quality of basic and secondary education. The ministry has also launched nationwide learning assessments, revived abandoned Unity College e-libraries, expanded digital le…

…Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) is implementing the scheme alongside the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, with the dual aim of widening access to digital devices and supporting local manufacturing, Punch reports.Here are five key requirements applicants should know before appl…

…of Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu by the House committee, despite the ministry sending a representative to appear before the panel, as well as the withdrawal of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, SAN, from the legal representation of the embattled alleged Director-General of the council, Prince A…

…on Monday, July 20, prompting close monitoring by the Royal Navy.According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the Russian frigate Neustrashimy notified HMS Tyne, a Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel, of its intention to conduct the exercise before opening fire. A French military aircraft also contacted the vessel over radio…

…the war that began on February 28 following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed that mediators recently presented several proposals to Tehran, indicating that diplomatic channels remain active. Neither the ministry nor the official provided further specifics regarding the proposed ceasefire…