…to do anything."How to verify your deviceNigerians can dial *315# or visit the NCC's official Device Checker portal to check whether their equipment has been approved. The system uses each device's International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), a unique number assigned to every cellular-connected device, to confirm co…

…said the reforms were beginning to translate into tangible improvements for beneficiaries.Director General Omolola Oloworaran estimates the pension fund at N31 trillion. pension payments riseOloworaran said Pension Boost 1.0 had increased monthly pensions for more than 241,000 retirees under the Contributory Pension Sc…

…petrol shortage on resort island Bali that authorities blamed on supply disruptions. Officials urged people to stay calm, noting there was enough fuel to go around on the island that relies on shipped in gasoline and diesel supplies — but lines still snaked up to a kilometer in places, witnesses said. “We were stuck wi…

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…governments should consider targeted assistance rather than keeping fuel prices artificially low for all consumers. The IMF has argued that broad-based fuel subsidies are expensive and often disproportionately benefit higher-income consumers, who tend to consume more fuel. The advice comes as Nigeria faces renewed pres…

The Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa has warned that up to 40 per cent of African smallholder cocoa farmers could be excluded from the European market because they cannot meet compliance requirements under the European Union Deforestation Regulation. The Global President of COCEFAAA, Adeola Adegoke, raised…

…of any policy restricting antenatal registration to 45 patients per week. A hospital official told the women: “We are very sorry for what happened here today. “We only ask our women to come early so we can finish early. We didn’t say we will only attend to 45 people. Everyone here today will be registered.” Nurses were…

…and farmlands, according to separate statements issued by the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, BYM, and the Mwaghavul Youth Movement, MYM, and made available to newsmen in Jos on Wednesday. The BYM, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, said 114 cattle were rustled in Wereng, Riyom…

…her professional development. She explained that he helped her secure a job at a financial firm and paid for her Chartered Banking classes, examinations and induction. Despite his significant investment in her growth, the man has not explicitly told her that he wants to date or marry her. Last month, she shared a photo…

…households to cushion the impact of rising energy costs. The international financial body said blanket petrol subsidies were expensive, often benefited higher-income consumers disproportionately and could worsen fiscal pressures amid rising borrowing costs. The IMF said Nigeria’s economy had made substantial progress b…

…get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.” Kierny said justice had finally arrived after decades of waiting. “Took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on September 7, 1996,” she said. Davis was cr…

…the venue appeared to take a serious physical toll on him.Footage that went viral on social media showed Portable sprawled on the floor, seemingly overwhelmed after the event. His manager, Babylov, was seen in the clip trying to coax him to his feet as the team prepared to leave the stadium. According to reports, the s…

…fiscal year, which runs from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, according to Financial Express.US Work Permit Rejections Surge as over 35,000 of Green Card Applicants Are Denied>The rate rose sharply from about 25% recorded across the first two quarters, covering October 2025 to March 2026. The increase highlights…

…greatness and calamity that he received before his prison ordeal. Photo: babaijesha_official>During a courtesy visit to Sunday Igboho's residence, Baba Ijesha recounted what a prophet had told him some time before his arrest.According to the actor, a prophet had seen that he would become a great man, but that a devasta…

…appear higher in your Google feed!Nigerian content creator and streamer Peller has set social media buzzing after opening up about a private act he engaged in the night before his wedding, using the confession to make a bold claim about blessings.During a livestream on 13 October 2026, Peller declared that "soapy" does…

Social media personality Bryce Hall is facing felony coercion involving domestic violence and misdemeanor domestic battery charges in Las Vegas, according to court records obtained by TMZ.Hall is accused of using or threatening physical force against Maria Palafox, who is known on social media as Mika Lafuente, during…

…and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), collecting ransom and providing financial support to terrorists. Following his rearraignment on Tuesday, October 14, Justice Salim Ibrahim ordered that Kaigama be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.The defendant is facing seven counts bordering on alleg…

…elections.The commission said voters could access and scan the codes through its official website and social media platforms to identify designated collection locations.Speaking at a press conference at INEC's Lagos headquarters, Resident Electoral Commissioner Professor Ayobami Salami urged eligible voters to collect…

Social media personality Saida Boj has reacted to fresh allegations involving relationship therapist Blessing CEO and a ₦69 million property lease. In a video shared online, Saida questioned how Blessing allegedly presented a property that did not belong to her as her own. "Blessing, ₦69 million? Who advised you? Who d…

…Sources “It was a hijacking rumour, not a bomb threat. It’s too early to comment officially on the matter. An investigation is underway,” an airport official told Hindustan Times on condition of anonymity. Passengers, crew evacuated According to preliminary information, all passengers and crew members were safely evacu…

…added. The arrest and allegations come amid a fierce global race to dominate in artificial intelligence, which the Trump administration has pushed to be rebranded as “superintelligence.” Saudi Arabia’s state-backed AI firm Humain invested $3 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI shortly before the American billionaire’s space com…

…that might otherwise struggle to attract investors, while reducing some of the risks associated with long-term infrastructure investments. Power infrastructure and human capital development were identified as key priorities for sustained public investment, given their implications for business competitiveness, producti…

…improved financing conditions, faster debt restructuring and stronger international financial cooperation to support Nigeria and other developing economies facing mounting debt and development financing challenges. Read Also: Nigerians still suffer high cost of living, despite economic growth — IMF Nigeria’s Minister o…

…recognition of bad loans *Warns AI market correction could trigger wider global financial instability By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor, in Bangkok, Thailand The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigerian authorities to strengthen regulatory safeguards in the banking sector following recapitalisation, warn…

…dissolved his State Executive Council ahead of his second-term inaugurationAffected officials were directed to submit handover notes to the Office of the Secretary to the State GovernmentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experi…