…Dr Richard Montgomery. We had a thoughtful discussion on the state of our democracy, the economy, the importance of strengthening our institutions, and the need to ensure that our elections remain free, fair, credible, and truly reflective of the will of the Nigerian people.” Obi also appreciated the British envoy for…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Nigeria's foreign exchange market saw a dramatic surge in activity on Tuesday, with total turnover at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) climbing to $1.5 billion, up 87.63 per cent from $816.79 mil…

Sixteen-year-old Eric slips away from his foster family on a camping trip, desperate to find his real mother and the answers he's always craved. But as he faces hard truths about the past and what family truly means, Eric's journey takes a turn he never saw coming.Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! T…

Scott Bridgeway recently stepped into the spotlight as Halle Bailey's new boyfriend, sparking interest in his life and career. The record producer, songwriter, and drummer is best known for co-producing Kendrick Lamar's acclaimed GNX album, which includes the hit song Luther. He has also built a reputation working with…

Nollywood actress Mide Martins posted a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, veteran actress Funmi Martins, on InstagramFunmi Martins passed away on May 6, 2002, at the age of 38, leaving behind a lasting legacyMide's emotional words moved fans and colleagues to share their own memories of the beloved actress in the c…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced payment of insured deposits to customers of the 46 microfinance banks whose operating licences were recently revoked by the Central Bank of Nig…

…she indicated an injection of N10.7 trillion in new retirement savings into the national economy during the period which brought the total pension assets to N31.48 trillion as of July 10, 2026, a 51 percent expansion from N20.79 trillion in July 2024. Oloworaran attributed the growth to aggressive recovery of unremitte…

…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Idris Aregbe, has unveiled the Renewed Hope Creative and Innovative Hub, describing it as a strategic platform to empower young pe…

…facility, a move that could offer significant financial relief to the country's fragile economy, according to two sources familiar with the matter.Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb made the request in a letter delivered during a meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday.Pakistan seeks $10B US facili…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered investigations into alleged birth tourism schemes involving healthcare providersThe executive order directed state agencies to examine possible violations linked to organised birth tourism operationsAbbott’s directive focused on suspected facilitators rather than banning foreign n…

The United States Army National Guard has detailed its eligibility criteria and the step-by-step process required for individuals to enlistTo qualify, applicants must be between certain ages as mentioned in the article and hold either US citizenship or permanent residency (Green Card)The recruitment pathway is structur…

…of the country so that they can enjoy the benefits of his blueprint to revamp the economy, rejig our security architecture, rebuild collapsed infrastructure, revitalise the productive sectors, provide jobs, end corruption and bring a new lease of life to the people. “Of course, why won’t the Tinubu Presidency be jitter…

…the communities that produce its food, supply its raw materials and sustain its local economy. Rural development must therefore be regarded not merely as a social obligation but as a strategic economic priority,” he said. The bill (HB 2795), first read on July 9, 2026, also proposes the establishment of a National Rura…

…Wednesday, as months of war have battered its tourism sector. “The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism launches ‘A Dubai Invite’, inviting residents to become ambassadors of the city by welcoming their loved ones to Dubai,” the Dubai media office said in a post on X, adding that the programme would run until the en…

The FCCPC, working with the CBN, updated its registry of approved digital lenders, with over 170 companies now licensed to operate Nigerians who borrow from unapproved loan apps risk harassment, hidden charges, data breaches, and difficulty reporting complaints to regulatorsFairMoney, Branch, Carbon, OKash, and PalmCre…

…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.The Federal Government has opened applications for its Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital Devices (C.L.I.C.K.D.) Programme, allowing Nigerians to acquire smartp…

…visibility over all transactions that are being carried out across every sector of the economy.” He said e-invoicing would help bridge the information gap between businesses and tax authorities by creating digital records of transactions, reducing opportunities for under-reporting of turnover, tax fraud and inaccurate…

…strengthen trust, and create opportunities for more people to participate in the digital economy.”

…what it described as unacceptable degree of rot in the critical sectors of the state’s economy, urging Governor Seyi Makinde to take urgent actions to fix the problems in the interest of the masses. This came against the backdrop of a viral video being circulated on social media in which an unidentified man was caught…

The #1 richest K-pop idol is Park Jin-young (J.Y. Park), founder of JYP Entertainment, with an estimated net worth of $200–250 million — a fortune that dwarfs every active performer on this list and is built primarily on equity in one of South Korea's "Big Three" music conglomerates. The gap between him and the runner-…

…Federal Government has in recent years intensified efforts to strengthen the creative economy through initiatives aimed at expanding access to funding, skills development, digital innovation and international market opportunities. Stakeholders have also increasingly advocated greater investment in children’s creative e…

…only so much that humans can even express that they want." Musk said that if the economy became hundreds or even thousands of times larger than it is today, human demand would eventually hit a ceiling while machines continued producing at extraordinary levels. Musk said that abundance will change the economic equation…

…the acceleration in food inflation showed that structural pressures persisted across the economy. He said, “The dominant concern in the report is the renewed acceleration in food inflation. Year-on-year food inflation increased from 17.43 per cent to 17.52 per cent, while month-on-month food inflation rose sharply from…

A TikTok user called Lord_dress reacted to the controversy surrounding Tunmise and Ivana by explaining a traditional practice involving a long pipeLord_dress stated that the pipe was common in Akwa Ibom homes and was used for stomach discomfort rather than for treating infectionsThe explanation came after Tunmise accus…

…to $51.92 billion as of July 16, 2026. Monday’s exchange rate comes as the Nigerian economy braces for the outcome of the apex bank’s 306th MPC meeting on Tuesday. Currently, Nigeria’s benchmark interest rate stands at 26.50 percent, while the inflation rate was 15.91 percent in June, according to the National Bureau o…