…a scarcity of capital in Nigeria but a failure to translate available capital into productive investments. He noted that pension assets stood at N31.48 trillion as of July 2026, while total market capitalisation on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) stood at N215.09 trillion. Agama also contrasted the N4.65 trillion raised by…

…then withdrew your rights and privileges, and even ordered you out of a Federal Executive Council meeting. “President Tinubu has not done any of that. He was in your corner when you were being bullied and offered you a ticket on the Action Congress platform. Yet, you disrespect him and respect President Obasanjo,” Omok…

…responsible for maintenance and procurement should not investigate the incident. The activist made the call during a visit to the crash site on Friday, sharing a video of his visit on X on Saturday. In the video, Sowore criticised the handling of the wreckage and victims’ remains, insisting that all parts of the aircra…

…to the will of Almighty God that I received the sad news of the passing of the executive chairman of Fufore Local Government Area, Dr. Yahaya Saidu,” the statement said. He described the death as a loss to the chairman’s family, constituents and the state. “Dr Yahaya Saidu was a committed leader who gave his best in se…

…system aimed at improving patient care and modernising healthcare delivery. The initiative, approved by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, will be implemented through the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board under the HOPE-PHC Project, with staff training scheduled to begin in November 2026. The board’s Press Secretary…

…three additional nonimmigrant visa categories from October 1Foreign media representatives, USMCA professionals, and their dependents are among those who will face the expanded social media vettingApplicants in the newly added categories must set their social media profiles to public before submitting their visa applica…

…while Compact subscribers moved to Sports.A new Movies & Series package offers an alternative for viewers who prioritise entertainment. Compact Plus remains available to existing subscribers but is closed to new subscriptions. Premium and EasyView retain their names.DStv says customers automatically moved to the replac…

Academic activities are set to resume immediately at Lagos State University, LASU, Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, and Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, following the suspension of an industrial action by university lecturers. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, annou…

…in Miami in a fresh attempt to break the conflict’s stalemate. The sides “held constructive discussions on potential avenues to de-escalate and conclude the war with Russia ahead of winter,” said US envoy Steve Witkoff. The Miami meeting follows visits to Moscow and Kyiv last month by Witkoff, a longtime Trump confidan…

…Peoples' Day on the same date to acknowledge the impact of European colonisation on native communities. Some jurisdictions now recognise both occasions at the same time.The missions will close again on Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day in the United States, followed by a third closure on Thursday, November 26, f…

…to the report, the outlook reflects improvements in Nigeria’s external position, attractive real interest rates that have drawn foreign portfolio investors and a lower fuel import bill as domestic refining capacity expands.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!It noted that th…

…of global new-vehicle sales for the first time as fuel costs push buyers toward alternativesElectric vehicle sales surged across Europe and rebounded globally, while petrol registrations declinedFor Nigerian buyers, running costs matter—but global sales data does not confirm local price cutsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng…

…has brought relief to students and parents affected by the disruption of academic activities. The affected institutions are Lagos State University, LASU, Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, and Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH. The unions announced the suspension on Friday, while exp…

The Executive Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Dr Yahya Saidu, is dead. Saidu, who was sworn in as council chairman on July 15, 2026, died in the early hours of Friday, October 9. He becomes the second Fufore council chairman to die in office in less than two years, following the death of Alha…

…different sectors. In the general news, there was an update on the 20 freed prospective corps members who were abducted in Imo State on their way to Akwa Ibom where they were posted for their national service year. All of them have now been offered the opportunity to choose their preferred states in the South-West for…

…Oke and Feranmi Abiola emerged joint winners of the inaugural Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts. The winners were announced at NLNG’s Grand Award Night in Lagos State on Friday, in a statement signed by the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall on Saturday. “Ifowodo’s winning co…

…as well as nearby homes, in Mussa on May 15, 2026. The children have remained in captivity for nearly five months, while their families continue to call for their rescue. Despite the abductions, Zulum said the security situation in Borno State had improved over the past six months to one year. He also said the state ha…

…for Students with Special Needs, Osogbo, at home despite the commencement of academic activities across the state, raising concerns about the continuity of education for children who require specialised learning support. Earlier reports had highlighted challenges in some of the schools, including inadequate learning eq…

The United States Government has warned American investors and business executives that routine business trips to Nigeria could result in detention, particularly where their companies are involved in regulatory investigations, tax disputes or other disagreements with Nigerian authorities. The warning was contained in t…

…event, which was held at its hangar. After the event, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors, Capt Ado Sanusi, called on Federal Government to focus on genuine industry reform, among other issues. Background: We believe this administration has done well in infrastructure, but we are telling t…

…Flight Disruptions Operations for August, which showed that domestic airlines collectively recorded 4,801 disruptions out of 7,961 operated flights.Air Peace recorded the highest number of disruptions, with 1,337 delayed or cancelled flights out of 1,864 operated during the month. United Nigeria Airlines delayed or can…

…battles fought daily. He made the striking claim that only three Biafran officers effectively defended Umuahia during the war. “Colonel Emeka Ananaba (who later became Abia Deputy Governor) defended Umuahia 30 per cent. Colonel Joe Achuzie defended Umuahia 20 per cent. And myself, Corporal Nwafor, defended Umuahia 50 p…

…the circumstances surrounding her death Your wife died recently, and one of her relatives has accused you of being responsible for her death. What can you say about what happened? My wife, Mary Ugwoma, recently died, and I was surprised to see a social media post in which her niece accused me of being responsible for h…

…commissioned officer among victims While the civilian families grieve their losses, relatives of the military personnel aboard the aircraft are also struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of loved ones whose lives and careers were cut short. Among them was Flying Officer IM Adeshina, who was commissioned into…

…a high chief dies, certain traditional rites would be performed during his funeral activities, but it has never ended in a calamity. “That is why a thorough investigation needs to be conducted in a traditional way, while the police must carry out thorough investigation. It could be more than an ordinary accidental disc…