…small boats that have fuelled support for the hard-right Reform UK party. Unpredictable energy prices due to the US-Iran war and volatile relations with Washington under Trump also threaten to buffet his premiership. Burnham, an MP between 2001 and 2017, has little room to manoeuvre amid high public debt and strict fin…

…prepare Nigerian students for a technology-driven future. The facility, powered by solar energy and equipped with air conditioning, modern lighting and nearly 80 digital computer workstations, is expected to enhance students’ digital literacy and access to quality learning resources. The minister disclosed that the Tin…

…Trading (NBET), and Dr Anthony Inalegwu Godwin as chairman/CEO of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. Engineer Julius Oloro, a former council chairman, is the new CEO of the Kwara-based National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation(NCAM), replacing Dr A.R. Kamal, who died last January. President Tinubu constituted t…

…Commission, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Renaissance Africa Energy and the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation at the NCDMB Conference Hall in Yenagoa. Jonathan said his experience as a scientist, governor, vice president and president gave him a unique perspective on the challenges facing the region…

…and landlocked countries in the Sahel. The project is also expected to create a new energy corridor linking the West African coast to the Maghreb-Europe Gas Pipeline, thereby opening a route for African gas to reach Morocco and European markets. The statement read, “The African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project has receive…

…coach for a while. I need to step back. I know myself, and I don't feel I will have the energy every day to fight for titles and meet those expectations," he said. by Linda Ikeji at 20/07/2026 4:59 PM | Share this Story

…feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The latest market survey shows that depot prices rose by about 3 per cent on Monday, July 20, 2026, with most marketers increasing rates by approximately ₦45 per litre.Th…

…feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, now ranges between ₦1,100 and ₦1,550 per kilogram across Nigeria, depending on the state and…

The Forum of Power and Energy Commissioners in Nigeria (FPECN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s electricity sector reforms, describing the decentralisation of the power market as a far-reaching step that can transform the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The post Forum backs Tinubu’s power sector reforms…

…implications for major macroeconomic indicators, particularly the general price level. Energy prices feed strongly into inflationary pressures, and crude oil prices have risen above $84. The inflation outlook is looking very disturbing,” Yusuf said. He added, “It is unlikely there will be a rate cut. It is also not lik…

…primary aim of the group.He therefore pledged his readiness to devote every ounce of his energy time and financial resources to the task which he described as very crucial not only for the APC as a party but for the ultimate aim of enabling the incumbent president to pursue his transformative programs towards a prosper…

…of the crisis, not after it. I’ve since sat in boardrooms across banking, telecoms, energy, and FMCG, watching organisations struggle not because attackers were unstoppable, but because the hard decisions had never been rehearsed. As Nigeria’s digital economy, and Africa’s with it, races ahead on instant payments, mobi…

…we generate that electricity, you will see the income of our people will increase, and energy procurement will decrease,” he said. Highlighting his personal interventions in the power sector, Adebutu claimed he had donated more electricity transformers to communities than the Ogun State Government. “I can say it catego…

…adequate electricity, you will see the income of our people increase while the cost of energy comes down,” he said. Speaking further, Adebutu accused successive administrations of denying local governments the financial independence needed to drive development. “This is not about political parties. Whether APC or PDP,…

Ijeoma Chinonyerem, a Nigerian hair vendor, has shared how she recharged her electricity meter with N30,000 and received a surprisingly large number of unitsShe explained that her area receives little to no power supply, which Nigerians satirically call 'Band Z', but her solar panels keep her home runningThe post spark…

…prices.Residents said the price reduction has provided relief after months of elevated energy costs.Nkechi Orji, a hairstylist in Achara Layout, Enugu, said cheaper cooking gas has reduced her family's dependence on firewood. She said:"I am still appealing to the authorities to further bring down the price. If it comes…

…feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, imported into Nigeria surged by an astonishing 1,400 per cent to 1.5 kilotonnes per day (KT/d) in June 2026…

…is the Strait of Hormuz to global oil trade, and what impact did its closure have on the energy market? The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic route for the passage of crude and refined products across the world. In short, reports have it that over 130 vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz on a daily basis, and that n…

…military targets.The latest strikes come as Ukraine intensifies attacks on Russia's energy sector, a campaign that has contributed to fuel shortages across much of the country. The report says almost 90 per cent of Russian regions have experienced fuel supply disruptions since June, with long queues at petrol stations…

…audited 2024 financial statements, which he said showed ₦7.13 trillion spent on “Energy Security Expenses” — what NNPC itself identifies as petrol subsidy — despite claims that subsidy had been removed in 2023. Atiku argued that this fiscal indiscipline is reflected in declining living standards, noting that families a…

…Content Development and Monitoring Board, in partnership with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, has commenced a 12-month Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Programme for 300 young Nigerians to equip them with technical and professional skills for careers in the petroleum industry. The programme, which target…

…feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has notified residents and institutions in parts of the Federal Capital Territory that power supply will be suspended fo…

…at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Aliko Dangote has moved closer to taking his refinery business public after securing nearly $2.5 billion through a private share placement, paving the way for what could become Afr…

…at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Fresh shipments of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), butane and aviation fuel arrived at major petroleum de…

…that clearly struck a nerve. Her message, delivered with casual, friend-to-friend energy, was simple, jeans that cost as little as ₦7,000 to ₦20,000 at Nigerian thrift stores, or around ₦15,000 for a quality pair at a regular shop, set you back roughly £17 (approximately ₦30,000) at Primark, one of the most affordable…