United Nigeria Airlines plans to start cargo flights from Ekiti Airport in January 2027, potentially giving farmers and businesses access to wider marketsDaily passenger flights are also planned, but the airline has not announced a launch dateEkiti aims to finish airport upgrades by the end of 2026, including lighting …
…“A country can sit on enormous natural wealth and fail to turn it into energy to power industry, industries that create jobs and jobs that help us grow incomes. “What turns resources into prosperity is investment, consistent investment that responds to predictable incentives and a stable environment,“ she noted. The pr…
Aliko Dangote has acquired a 25% stake in a pipeline for approximately $327 million to expand his Nigerian energy business across AfricaHe is also building a $16 billion refinery in Kenya’s Lamu port, with a planned capacity of 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day The investments will strengthen Dangote’s presence in p…
…processors and consumers to work together to address challenges in the domestic rice industry.“Everybody must be educated, and all hands must be on deck for us to be able to work together to solve this problem of importation,” he said.Mrs Elizabeth Yisa, Business and Marketing Development Officer with the Niger VCDP sa…
The naira gained 11 kobo against the US dollar at the official market, closing at N1,333.65/$1 on TuesdayThe local currency also strengthened against the euro but weakened against the pound sterling during the sessionInterbank FX turnover rose by 48.18% to $60.72 million as the number of currency deals increased to 70P…
…workshops, research, digital infrastructure, technical personnel, innovation and industry partnerships.” He urged the National Universities Commission to place greater emphasis on graduates’ abilities rather than curriculum content alone. Vice Chancellor, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. Smaranda Olarinde; ABU…
…said. The commission disclosed that it had engaged manufacturers, importers and relevant industry associations, urging businesses that required clarification to seek guidance through its approved onboarding and support channels. It warned that, upon full implementation, devices that fail to meet applicable requirements…
…produced unimaginable financial turnaround and revived the integrity of the Petroleum industry. It has enabled domestic production to become competitive and viable. ‘’That without removal of fuel subsidy, the value of the Naira now would have crashed to N4,000/$ as expressed by the Minister of Finance. This may not be…
…planned to attack multi-pronged issues. “The integrity of the telecommunications industry depends not only on network infrastructure but also on the quality, safety and compliance of the devices that access and are used on these networks. For this reason, Type Approval is not merely a regulatory requirement. It is a vi…
…comes amid renewed efforts by the Federal Government to transform Nigeria’s cocoa industry by encouraging local processing, industrialisation and value addition.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources In July, President Bola Tinubu announced plans to end the export of raw cocoa bean…
…any genre made him one of the most reliably sought-after character actors in the industry.Hollywood's go-to Santa ClausAway from dramatic and comedic roles, Riehle carved out a surprising niche as Hollywood's favourite Father Christmas, portraying Santa Claus in 11 separate projects.His credits in that role included th…
…under the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Convention. The regime aims to transition the industry from isolated national trials into a universally standardized, harmonized global framework Speaking at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM), a former Executive Director of the…
…he said.Ibrahim urged the government to consult pharmaceutical manufacturers and their industry associations before introducing policies intended to reduce medicine prices, arguing that manufacturers could provide practical insights into the factors driving production costs.He also called for stronger collaboration bet…
…capital, Mumbai is also the heart of Bollywood, the country’s Hindi-language film industry. “Tiger Shroff is safe and Mumbai police has deployed different teams to investigate further,” Garg told reporters. Two people were injured in the incident, including the actor’s driver, though Shroff did not sustain gunshot woun…
…2025 award, recognising his consistent contributions and impact in the Nigerian film industry.PoliticsIn 2017, Edochie ran for governor of Anambra State and was the gubernatorial candidate for the Democratic Peoples Congress political party.The second wife: does Yul Edochie really have a second wife?This question chang…
Nigeria’s pension assets reached ₦31.48 trillion, while 938,229 people joined the Contributory Pension SchemePenCom says pension increases, settled arrears and faster approvals are improving retirement income and reducing delaysNew benefits include an Exit Benefit Scheme, planned free healthcare for eligible retirees a…
The average price of white garri fell from N1,489.58 in January to N1,277.78 in October 2026, a decline of 14.2%Yellow garri recorded a steeper reduction, dropping from N1,824.31 to N1,366.67 over the same periodBoth varieties recorded their lowest monthly averages in May or June before prices rose and later declined, …
…grows about 70% of the world’s cocoa, yet takes home only a tiny fraction of a chocolate industry worth over $130 billion. In coffee, our share of world production has fallen from 27.2% in the 1970s to about 12.5% today, and yet Ethiopia and Uganda each earned over $1.4 billion and $2 billion respectively from coffee o…
…first large-scale commercial gold mine to establish a competitive and sustainable mining industry. Menegbo disclosed that Segilola produced 91,910 ounces of gold in 2025, with Nigerians accounting for 99 per cent of its workforce. According to him, the mine has demonstrated that responsible investment, technical expert…
…most pro-retiree president, going by the achievements recorded so far in the pension industry. “From the very beginning of pensions in the country to all the reforms that have happened, he is the most pro-worker, most pro-retiree President we have seen in the history of Nigeria,” she said. Ms. Oloworaran said that the…
…advocated for greater representation of people with disabilities in the entertainment industry. He worked with organisations including United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s and served as president of The Mitte Foundation. Mitte became engaged to his longtime partner, Kennedy Suarez, in 2025. TMZ reported the en…
…Initiative, gas infrastructure projects and the proposed Gas Swap Framework. However, industry stakeholders said the fundamental challenge remains the conversion of gas reserves and production into reliable, affordable and commercially viable supplies for domestic consumers. According to them, the problem is increasing…
DStv replaced South Africa’s Compact package with Sports, adding a stronger focus on football and other live sportsSome former Showmax subscribers reported unexpected bills, but MultiChoice says eligible customers keep their R99 promotional priceDStv Nigeria still advertises Compact, so South African package changes do…
…citizen.Grace had featured in several Nigerian films before stepping away from the industry and relocating to the United States.4. Gbenro AjibadeNollywood actor Gbenro Ajibade joined the list of Nigerian celebrities who have become US citizens.The former Tinsel star announced the milestone on his Instagram page in Febr…
…medical testing.The post drew swift responses from across the Nigerian entertainment industry, as many took to her comment section to offer prayers and celebrate Regina Daniels.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Actress Iyabo Ojo was among the first to respond, writing: "Ha…