…market capitalisation drops to N159.56 trillion as investors sell off stocks. Photo: Denis Kalinichenko>PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The decline was driven by losses in several stocks, including NGX Group, which fell by 4.69%, Oando, down 4.17%, and Wema Bank, which d…

Qatar's Ministry of Interior published the categories of foreign professionals who can apply for permanent residency under the special competencies pathwayThe Qatari government identified three broad professional categories as the special competencies the state requires from foreign nationalsApplicants must fall within…

…of results from four secondary-level examining bodies by August 2027.FG proposes harmonised timetable for 2027 UTME, WAEC etc Photo 2027 exam scheduleUnder the plan, the UTME is scheduled for March 15 to 25, 2027. The National Examinations Council's Senior School Certificate Examination is proposed to run from April 1…

…and attracting investment across Nigeria. The plan was proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance and endorsed on Thursday during the council’s 161st meeting, chaired virtually by Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to a statement by Shettima’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwoch…

…activities and organ harvesting". Idemudia said the governor has warned that his administration will not tolerate crime of this nature and will make the State unsafe for criminal elements. "The government will not rest until the state is safe for all." On the cult issue, Idemudia said there were cult fracas in Ewatto d…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, to take over the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats following the confirmation of an imported case of the disease in Nigeria. Falana, in a…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has acknowledged that many Nigerians are yet to feel the benefits of the Federal Government’s economic reforms. He said the impact of macroeconomic stability must be reflected in household living conditions. Oyedele stated this on Wednesda…

…Dan-Agundi. A statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister of Power, Adeola Labzy, on Thursday said the new infrastructure would ease pressure on overloaded substations, improve bulk electricity supply and provide capacity to serve previously unmet demand. At Walalambe, the project pro…

…that the graduating list had been released and that his name appeared among those recognised for first-class honours in Mathematics. He described the moment as something he and those close to him had long been waiting for, expressing deep gratitude through a faith-filled message.

…team, led by the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Delta State Ministry of Justice, Omamuzo Erebe, SAN, alongside Ugochukwu Okolotu, Principal State Counsel, and Awele Ideal, counsel to the nominal complainant, confirmed that the defendant had entered his plea and pleaded not guilty to the charges. Speak…

…of their joint training programme have secured jobs or established businesses. The organisations said stronger financial support, industry participation and access to tools and enterprise financing would help more young Nigerians convert technical skills into sustainable livelihoods and contribute to industrial growth.…

…Company, which culminated in a conciliation meeting convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment in Abuja on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The statement read, “The Edo State Ministry of Power wishes to reaffirm the commitment of the Edo State Government to the welfare of electricity workers, the protection o…

…if the government failed to make meaningful progress. The meeting, held at the Federal Ministry of Labour in Abuja on Thursday, addressed demands for a reduction in petrol prices to 2024 levels, renegotiation of the national minimum wage, implementation of agreed tax relief measures and resolution of outstanding disput…

…said the joint operation was carried out in cooperation with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). "There is no truce against narco-terrorism! Every dose we prevent from reaching the streets saves lives, and every dollar we take from them weakens their criminal structures," he added. De la Espriella said the sh…

…economic system that allows Nigeria to export raw materials such as cocoa and import finished products, including chocolate, at significantly higher prices. Imasuen warned that the imbalance deprives resource-rich developing countries of the benefits of their natural resources, contributing to unemployment, poverty and…

…Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria The Commissioner said that the government recognises the crucial roles of the nurses in the delivery of qualitative healthcare and would continue to provide an enabling environment and support that is needed to make them thrive and help provide requisite care for Nigerians She s…

…personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto on Thursday, October 22, 2026Dzokoto was widely recognised for his role in TV3's popular sitcom Efiewura and also hosted food show EdzibanFans flooded social media with tributes, with some noting they had sensed something was wrong weeks before the news brokePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast wi…

…embassies, high commissions, and consulates in the UK are not approved venues for solemnising marriages, meaning any ceremony held there carries no legal weight.2. Marriages at sea on a UK-registered ship. UK law does not recognise marriages performed aboard vessels registered under the UK Ship Registry, regardless of…

…trade and supply chains as maritime systems become more connectedNigeria’s port modernisation plan includes $1 billion for Apapa and Tin Can Island, alongside expanding digital platformsDantsoho urges African ports to share cyber intelligence, adopt common data standards and strengthen staff trainingPAY ATTENTION: Find…

…university’s 14th convocation ceremony held in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday. Okonkwo was recognised for his contributions to enterprise and functional education, while Olajide received the award for his investments in healthcare, enterprise, poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment. Western University, Canada, and Trinity…

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged manufacturers to maintain product quality standards to protect consumers, strengthen confidence in Made-in-Nigeria products and improve the competitiveness of the country’s manufacturing sector. The Director-General and Chief Executive of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, mad…

Giannis Antetokounmpo spent the first 18 years of his life stateless in Greece despite being born in Athens to Nigerian parentsThe Nigerian embassy in Athens reportedly offered to issue him a Nigerian passport in 2013, prompting Greece to accelerate his citizenship processWhile Giannis became a Greek citizen in May 201…

…they created together would remain his greatest legacy to them.Anderson was widely recognised for songs including Swingin’, Straight Tequila Night and Seminole Wind. His contribution to country music earned him induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.News of Anderson’s death also prompted an emotional response fr…

…have demonstrated the capacity to deliver complex projects. “He also pointed to his administration’s 2024 executive orders and presidential directives on local content compliance, contracting costs, and approval timelines as measures to attract investment, cut delays, and expand opportunities for Nigerian businesses,”…

…the importance of taking extra care during visits. We are responsible for the administration of the public spaces of cemeteries, including cleaning and maintenance services. The cleaning, washing, and maintenance of the tombs and graves are the responsibility of the families."