…experts weighed in on what STN's entry could mean for competition and pricing in Nigeria's telecoms marketPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks,…
A NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT ON PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR As Nigeria marks 66 years of nationhood, attention turns to the housing, infrastructure, urban renewal and homeownership initiatives advanced across the country under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Since the beginning of the…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday acknowledged that many Nigerians are still struggling to afford necessities, including food, school fees, medical bills and transportation, but vowed that his administration would not settle for merely managing poverty. The President made the admission in his 66th Independence Day addr…
…cannot erase in four years the economic and social problems that accumulated in Nigeria over several generations, but can change the country’s trajectory. Tinubu stated this in his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, 2026, marking the 66th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. The President s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has likened Nigeria’s economic situation before his administration to that of a cancer patient on morphine, saying successive governments treated the symptoms of the country’s problems while allowing the underlying challenges to worsen. Tinubu stated this in his 66th Independence Day address…
To Celebrate Inspiring business leaders of Excellence driving Nigeria’s Economic growth Chioma kachi Ewelike sat with the professional par excellence in person of Dr. Cherry Eromosele the Executive Vice President & Group Chief and Communications Officer of Interswitch to discuss business so far. 1. Tell us about what i…
…the economic reforms introduced by his administration did not create the weaknesses in Nigeria’s economy but were aimed at confronting longstanding structural problems. Tinubu stated this in his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as the country marked its 66th anniversary. The President…
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda has said Nigeria is moving towards becoming a stronger and more prosperous nation despite the economic challenges facing citizens. Yilwatda stated this in an Independence Day message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy…
Liquidity in Nigeria’s banking system climbed sharply to N8.84tn ahead of the settlement of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest Open Market Operation bills, raising expectations of a substantial cash withdrawal from the financial system. The latest liquidity position represents a 37.01 per cent increase from N6.45tn,…
Nigerian billionaire and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has blamed local marketers and international oil companies for fuelling protests over land earmarked for his proposed $16bn oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Dangote and the President of Kenya, William Ruto, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the…
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to take greater responsibility for the country’s development by supporting efforts to build a peaceful, productive and prosperous nation. The Deputy Director, Communication and Media,…
…seek the release of their colleague but were also detained. “It’s very shameful for the Nigerian police to say that those arrested were found with drugs and dangerous weapons. This is completely a lie. These people went to bail their colleague who was arrested by the police, and they were all subsequently detained,” Bu…
…Kokumo Stakeholders in the agric value chain have called for the industrialisation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, saying it would create jobs, improve food security, increase exports and move the country from subsistence to commercial agriculture. They made the call at the two-day symposium and exhibition held by La…
…checks, healthier diets, exercise as warning signs go unnoticed By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Heart Foundation, NHF, has disclosed that over 235,000 Nigerians die from cardiovascular diseases annually, warning that many heart conditions develop silently from childhood into adulthood.The Foundation, at a press conferenc…
…address on the topic, “Achieving Investment Grade Rating by 2030: The Roadmap for Nigeria,” Uzoka-Anite will offer insights into economic planning, fiscal management, public-sector reforms, investment mobilization, and measures designed to reinforce macroeconomic resilience and investor confidence. The virtual event, t…
Wema Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to empowering Nigerian businesses for global competitiveness following the successful completion of the second edition of its Export Trade Academy in Lagos. The two-day intensive program equipped over 500 business owners, exporters, commodity aggregators, trade associations,…
…you have five minutes“, He added. Apostle Arome Osayi and VeryDarkMan Clash Over Nigeria’s National Calling The controversy erupted after a video of Apostle Arome Osayi made waves online. In the sermon, the clergyman claimed that Nigeria’s national purpose is not manufacturing or technology, but rather to…
…streetlights will be installed in Bolari, the city centre behind the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and along Dass Road. The projects will bring the number of newly approved solar streetlights in the listed locations to 1,085. Fawu also disclosed that renovation works had been approved for the Ministry of Women Affairs,…
…on strengthening inter-agency collaboration, while Insp. Solomon Washima presented the Nigeria Police approved procedure for action-based response to SGBV cases. The Command said the training was aimed at improving officers’ capacity to identify, document, investigate and manage SGBV cases while strengthening collabora…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, Benue State Chapter, has condemned the gruesome murder of the party’s Fiidi Ward Council Chairman in Makurdi Local Government Area of the state, Igbu Terhemen. Igbu was reportedly attacked by suspected hoodlums, who allegedly tied him with ropes, injected him with substances suspected t…
…made its debut in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, emerging as Nigeria’s highest-ranked state-owned university and securing a joint eighth position nationally. According to a statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, released on Wednesday, the 2027 ranking, publi…
…and Development has raised the alarm over rising cases of data breaches and abuse of Nigerians’ personal information, calling for greater protection of citizens’ digital rights and online privacy. The centre made the call during a press briefing on data breaches and violations of digital rights held in Dutse, the Jigaw…
…and the response he says he receivedThe video has sparked a wave of reactions from Nigerians online, many of whom questioned the authenticity of his claimsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! An old clip of Apostle Arome Osayi has found its way back onto social media timelines at a parti…
The Borno State Police Command explained that five Nigerian youths arrested while wearing 'Tinubu Must Go' T-shirts were caught with suspected drugs and other itemsThe suspects face charges including criminal conspiracy, thuggery, and inciting disturbance under the Borno State Penal CodeAmnesty International rejected t…
…regime, insisting that the reforms of President Bola Tinubu were necessary to save Nigeria from imminent collapse. Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja at the 66th Independence Anniversary Lecture. Akume’s Special Adviser on Media and Public…