…growth slowed towards the end of the quarter following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, which disrupted air connectivity, pushed up oil prices and increased transport costs. The development is now projected to reduce global tourism growth by 1–2 percentage points below the initial forecast of three to fou…

…in advancing air connectivity across Africa and beyond. Operating across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean, Air Peace is committed to delivering safe, reliable and customer-focused air transport services while supporting economic development, facilitating trade and tourism, and positioning Nigeria as a…

…was a man that stood by us! Mr Arthur He carried a grown woman like me on his Back in the middle of the night cos I couldn't walk! He was there at the hospital till we were discharged, then took us Home. While I was angry at men because my own father didn't show up when I was sick and dying I forgot there were so many…

…following the failure of members to support the US military operation against Iran in the Middle East.The US president described the alliance with NATO as a "paper tiger", noting that removing the country from the defence alliance was now "beyond reconsideration."

…government body.During Anchalee's livestream, she was seen answering a phone call in the middle of her programme. Although viewers could not hear the caller, her reaction suggested she had received alarming information. "Did he die? Did he die? You shot him in the head? You need to wait there for the cops," she said, a…

…inside. In Bogota, families getting ready for work and school fled their homes in the middle of breakfast. Damage to buildings was reported in Manizales, and evacuations in the coastal city of Medellin. The famous Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary in Manizales is said to have been damaged and may be at risk of c…

…been achieved despite considerable pressure on the global trading system from the war in the Middle East and simmering trade frictions between Beijing and Washington. China’s shipments to the United States rose 17 percent year-on-year last month, Friday’s data showed, as the countries remain locked in a trade war despi…

…except Lagos, as well as 41 Nigerian missions across Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Oceania. It added that phase four, scheduled for August 2026, will onboard the remaining passport offices in the South-South, North-East and North-West, including Calabar, Port Harcourt, Uyo, Yenagoa, Bauchi, Go…

…million in fraud proceeds in the United States. The United States Attorney Dan Bishop of the Middle District of North Carolina (MDNC) announced this in a press release issued by the Department of Justice on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. According to court documents, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and the…

…servants that payment of the outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears will commence before the middle of August, saying the necessary release for the exercise is at the final stage, while outstanding promotion arrears are also being processed. The assurance came amid renewed concerns by organised labour over delays in th…

…Catholic priest, several years ago, who gathered a crowd of worshippers in Abuja in the middle of the rainy season, having invited me to minister in songs to them in an outdoor evangelical outreach. 'When I expressed my concern about the weather, he smiled and declared authoritatively, "this rain will cooperate with us…

…more time to reach an agreement, reducing immediate fears over a supply disruption in the Middle East.Could Nigerian Petrol Prices Come Down?Under Nigeria's deregulated downstream oil sector, pump prices are shaped by a combination of international crude costs, the naira-dollar exchange rate, freight charges, and domes…

…higher fuel prices to rising global crude oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Although crude prices eased in June, they remained above levels recorded at the beginning of the year. The association said the figures showed that Nigerian c…

…that in the long run AI tools could cut off economic mobility by eliminating many of the middle-class jobs that enable it. The report was written with the aid of several of the world’s most advanced AI tools, including offerings from OpenAI, DeepSeek, Google and Anthropic, according to a disclosure. AFP

…Trump earlier posted on Truth Social that he had been asked by Iran and US allies in the Middle East to hold off on any attack as the “perimeters” of a deal had been agreed upon. The Iranian foreign ministry said there are no plans to receive a US delegation or send Iranians to Washington. Earlier talks have been facil…

…dropped out of her next project, amid growing concerns over her health. The star is in the middle of a 41-date world tour and last week released her latest studio album Petal and accompanying new single. The music video for the album's title track, released on Friday, July 31, shocked many who watched it. The petite si…

…UAE. He founded Burjeel Holdings in Abu Dhabi in 2007. The company has grown into one of the Middle East's leading private healthcare providers, operating hospitals, medical centres, and specialist clinics across the UAE, Oman, and the wider Gulf region.Under his leadership, Burjeel Holdings expanded through brands inc…

…on outdated figures and ignoring recent economic developments. “It is curious that in the middle of 2026, the opposition’s principal economic argument remains anchored to developments in the 2024 fiscal year. Economies are dynamic. Reforms are processes, not events,” he said. According to Onanuga, Nigeria’s economy has…

…a message to the Nigerian government amid alleged rampant violence against Christians in the Middle Belt regionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience covering security issues and counterinsurgency in Nigeria and acro…

…The statement came after the State Department on Saturday urged Americans across the Middle East to consider leaving the region or be prepared to depart on short notice, warning of flight disruptions and security risks as the conflict appeared to be escalating. Trump had earlier threatened Iran with additional attacks,…

The United Nations wants an immediate end to fighting in the Middle East, citing increasing violence and civilian casualties across the Middle East. The global body pointed to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, operations in southern Lebanon and the West Bank, as well as the United States and Iran’s military actions. The Offi…

…been offered to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal by his representatives, but a move to the Middle East is considered unlikely. The Portuguese international is said to prefer remaining in European football at this stage of his career. Chelsea signed Neto from Wolves in 2024 for an initial fee of around £54 million. Since…

…faith and healthcare can coexist. The question is whether we are willing to meet in the middle. That middle ground begins with facts. The same study found that 37 per cent of respondents did not know that abortion is already legal in Nigeria when it is necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman. Even more concernin…

…Tehran was "going to get a beating" for an attempted Iranian attack on US forces in the Middle East. Speaking to Fox News, the US president said, "We are going to beat the f**king sh*t out of them." It comes hours after joint strikes by Washington and Riyadh against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, in response to attacks…

…vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday, as the Middle East war reignited and once again drew in the Islamic republic’s proxies. The warning came after a short lull in the fighting that had spurred hopes of a return to negotiations appeared to draw to an end, sending oil prices…