Nigeria's FX demand dropped 35.23% in April, totalling $3.42 billion, according to CBN dataNaira appreciated by 1.38%, reaching N1,361.22 per dollar amid reduced FX trading activityNigeria recorded a stronger net FX inflow of $5.85 billion despite lower overall inflows in AprilPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new s…
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was captured in a light-hearted exchange with Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, playfully declaring victory and claiming he “beat” the minister’s side in a recent viral video. The exchange, captured in a clip posted on Instagram by @OfficialPrince…
…dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira strengthened on Thursday to N1,347.63 against the dollar, from N1,350.41 exchanged on Wednesday. This means that the naira gained N2.78 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, at the black market,…
Moment billioniare businesman, Tony Elumelu, cautioned young lady who addressed him by his first name at a public function A video showing the moment, billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu, cautioned a young lady who addressed him by his first name, Tony, at a public function, has made the rounds on social media. The b…
A daughter of Gombe State, Maryam Ibrahim Dan’azumi, has emerged overall winner of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Maryam, a student of Abubakar Siddiq Community Islamic School for Qur’anic Memorisation, Herwagana Quarters, Gombe, represented Nigeria at the pre…
The campaign, first implemented under NALDA’s Green Hope Project, began in Odogbolu, Ogun State, and later moved to the University of Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory and Barkin Ladi in Plateau State before its final first-phase exercise in Oke-Onigbin, Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. Speaking at the t…
…combined 1.67 million barrels per day of crude oil and condensate, the NUPRC said. NUPRC data showed that crude oil output averaged 1.505mbpd in July, while condensate added 0.17mbpd, taking the combined daily average to 1.67mbpd. The regulator said peak daily production reached 1.78mbpd, while the lowest daily output…
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has described the victory of the Allied Peoples Movement in Monday’s local government election as a warning signal to opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mohammed stated this on Tuesday while swearing in the newly elected 20 local government chairmen at the …
Traxport Rail Services Ltd has contracted climate consultancy Climate Focus to develop and enhance the carbon programme for its proposed Lagos–Kano Low-Carbon Freight Corridor. According to a release by the firm, the initiative aims to align the project with international carbon standards and make it appealing for clim…
The campaign for Akasoba Duke-Abiola’s proposed candidature for United Nations Secretary-General is claiming growing support across Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, as the international race to succeed António Guterres enters a new phase. Dr Jenny Clarence, Chief of Global Outreach for the Akasoba Duke-Abiola U…
Member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano State, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has said President Bola Tinubu has performed excellently and rewarded Kano with more than 40 key political appointments in the federal government. Jibrin argued that the appointments demonstrate the President’s commitment to the stat…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspects after a video showing some youths harassing motorists in the state circulated widely on social media. In a statement posted on its official X account on Thursday, the command said it was aware of the trending footage showing “some miscreants harassing motorists a…
…physical assaults, intimidation and harassment, were documented through its Election Day Data Room, established to coordinate and analyse reports from accredited observers deployed across the state. In its post-election analysis conference in Abuja on Thursday, KDI Executive Director, Bukola Idowu, said the violence di…
The Federal Government has moved to revive the long-dormant Delta Steel Company, with its current owners, Premium Steel and Mines Limited, committing more than $1.3bn to rehabilitate and modernise the plant and return it to commercial production within 18 to 24 months. The revival plan, which could create about 25,000 …
US authorities charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group with a terrorism offense Thursday after she told an FBI informant she “wanted to destroy” the New York State Capitol buildings, court filings showed. Located in Albany near the Canadian border, the New York State Capitol is the nerve center …
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday described a pledge by the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to restore the petrol subsidy if elected in 2027 as a demonstration of “serious ignorance” of governance and the economy. Tinubu said this while receiving Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke a…
…Umar Radda, has declared that his administration will henceforth rely more on credible data and evidence in planning, budgeting and implementing development programmes across the state. He stated this on Thursday in Katsina while launching the Katsina State Development Plan, State Social Protection Policy, Multi-Sector…
At least 46 bodies have been recovered while 15 passengers were rescued alive following a boat accident in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, the state Police Command has confirmed. The accident occurred on Thursday when a boat carrying 77 passengers, including men, women and children, repo…
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has assured that military retirees will benefit from consequential increases in their pensions whenever the salaries and emoluments of serving personnel are adjusted. Oluyede gave the assurance in Yola, Adamawa State capital, during an interactive engagement with milita…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has visited Bin Mper Community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area following a gunmen’s attack that killed 25 people and injured several others. The attack occurred on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with the governor visiting the community on Thursday to commiserate with…
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…and national planning for better service deliveryIntegration with national identity databases will enhance government planning and infrastructure development across NigeriaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stoc…
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on investors and businesses operating in the state to partner with the government in driving development, assuring them of an enabling environment to thrive. Okpebholo made the call on Thursday through his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa, while inaugurating a mini solar power…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has disclosed that a precursor chemical used in the production of fentanyl was discovered during the dismantling of a methamphetamine laboratory in a deep forest in Ogun State. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that has driven a wave of overdose deaths in the United States…
…social media posts and other information from their phones does not necessarily mean the data is permanently gone. Judge Kelly, a criminal judge in Dallas County, Texas, shared the warning in a video while educating viewers about the criminal justice system and what they should know before becoming involved in a crimin…