…through formal channels enhances foreign exchange liquidity and market transparency, supports household consumption and investment, and strengthens the nation's broader external financing position. Reflecting on the milestone, Cardoso remarked, "July is an important marker, but our focus is not on a single month. It is…

…$1 billion social protection programme has been described as a commendable step towards supporting vulnerable Nigerians, but cash transfers alone cannot generate sustainable income or permanently lift households out of poverty, a leading poverty eradication expert has cautioned. Professor Magnus Kpakol, former National…

…petroleum operations. She said the resulting improvement in peace and stability had also supported increased crude oil production. The NUPRC boss, however, acknowledged that the implementation of some trusts had been affected by disputes, particularly disagreements over the constitution of their boards of trustees. She…

…which have questioned the absence of effective sanctions against politicians and their supporters who engage in inflammatory rhetoric or acts of violence. The Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, said although the objective of the peace accord was commendable, previous agreements had done little to pr…

…in the world. “But that opportunity requires a financial and payment system capable of supporting the global digital economy. “We must therefore be careful about policies that could undermine the progress being made in strengthening Nigeria’s financial and digital ecosystem.” The APC national chairman also highlighted…

…Health Care Board last week conducted a three-day strategic planning workshop with support from the World Bank-backed IMPACT Project and the participation of chairmen of Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas. The proposed plan is expected to establish a baseline for primary healthcare services acro…

…statesmen to lead a delegation to Peter ObiGroup leader Franklin Ngoforo argued that supporting Tinubu now could help the Southeast secure the presidency in the futurePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A pro-President Bola Tinubu group in the Southeast has announced plans to lobby prom…

…in recent months in Rome and Tunis, in the capital Tripoli at the headquarters of the UN Support Mission in Libya, with its chief Hanna Tetteh in attendance. The agreement provides for legislative and presidential elections to be organised within 24 months though on the condition that they be held “under a single execu…

…financially motivated, saying Lord's Career Ventures provided no logistics or financial support for the operation that led to the arrests.Niger Mining: Army Hands 18 Suspects, Exhibits to NSCDCMeanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals praised the Nig…

…Mining Lease No. 000395 ML belonging to Lord’s Career Ventures Nigeria Limited. “To support the claim, the agency cited a letter dated January 23, 2026 from the Mining Cadastre Office, which reportedly confirmed that the disputed coordinates are located within the complainant’s licensed mining area,” he explained. The…

…said he had assured President Tinubu during the period that lawmakers from Osun would support the President’s preferred candidates, despite indications that some members of his political group were backing Senator Abdulaziz Yari. He said he contacted the lawmakers and persuaded them to align with the President’s positi…

…the party ahead of the 2027 elections and create confusion and dissatisfaction among its supporters. According to him, the alleged irregularities were particularly pronounced in Anambra State, the home state of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, where he claimed 10 names were published by INEC as NDC candid…

…improved liquidityNigeria's foreign exchange market benefits from rising dollar supply, supporting Naira's stable performanceExternal reserves climb to $53.3 billion, marking a positive outlook for Nigeria's economic stabilityPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your…

…candidates was made in accordance with Section 29(3) of the 2026 Electoral Act. Supporters of Shinkafi described the confirmation of his candidacy by INEC as a milestone towards the ADC’s victory in the state. According to the Zamfara-based supporters, Shinkafi’s confirmation by INEC has reassured ADC supporters and we…

…campaign and engage Nigerians wherever they are, including our comrades, members and supporters in the diaspora. A criminal prosecution must never be manipulated into an instrument for restricting the legitimate political activities of a presidential candidate”, it added. The party further demanded the return of Sowore…

…Frederick Ikyaan commended the administration's record and pledged his constituency's support ahead of 2027. Hon. Hinga Biem also praised the revival of Taraku Mills and appealed for the construction of the Aya-Mbalom road.In Makurdi and Guma, Makurdi local government chairman Apev Keffi thanked the governor for projec…

…it said its alternative would prioritise domestic refining with targeted and transparent support aimed at lowering fuel prices and the cost of living. “The 2027 election will not be about who shouted ‘liar’ the loudest. It will be about who can put food on Nigerians’ tables, create jobs, provide security, and reduce th…

…leader has publicly praised Shettima as a dependable partner and an immovable pillar of support.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The 2027 Nigerian elections are scheduled to begin on January 16, 2027, following a revised schedule released by the Independent National Elect…

…from correctional facilities could undergo rehabilitation and acquire skills that would support their reintegration. He said some drug users would be treated differently depending on the severity of their substance abuse, adding that those found with multiple substances could face prosecution, while others could be pla…

A 'nationwide delegation' of N-Power beneficiaries announced support for a top 2027 presidential candidateThe development was disclosed by a prominent member of The Atiku Movement, a group backing Atiku AbubakarThe endorsement arrives as N-Power faces a history of suspension and an alleged N81 billion backlog of unpaid…

…tell a compelling story: shelter for families, healthcare for citizens and food support for the most vulnerable. Governor Dapo Abiodun’s remarks at the events provided the thread connecting them. Development, he noted, loses much of its meaning when economic growth is not accompanied by improvements in the basic condit…

…when I was just 30 years old. I also have so many graduates who have benefited from my support and foundation, and I believe there is still more to come. There are people who had lost hope, and with my little resources, I was able to empower them and give them room to hope again. Today, many of them are doing very well…

…the leadership he is providing as State Leader in Imo and urge him to do more with the support of the National Leadership of the party,” Dickson tweeted. 2027: ‘Very fruitful’ – Seriake Dickson meets NDC candidates, stakeholders in Imo

…Governor, Muhammad Lawal, stated this on Saturday in Ilorin while formally declaring his support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the APC’s governorship candidate, Yakubu Salihu-Danladi. The declaration came months after Lawal returned to the APC, having contested the 2023 governorship election on the platform o…

…led by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, is also putting a ‘National Rainbow Coalition’ in support of Tinubu.The multiplicity of these initiatives has further complicated the opposition landscape, as various groups seek to achieve broadly similar objectives through different platforms and processes. Who steps down for who…