…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.OPay has publicly rejected a viral social media claim suggesting the fintech company had stopped using customers' phone numbers as wallet account numbers, calling the information false and m…

…speed and preparedness.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google On the economy, Akpabio said the Senate must remain attentive to the realities confronting ordinary Nigerians as lawmakers consider economic reforms and policies. “Many Nigerians continue to bear a very heavy cost of living,” he said, stressing…

…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) must continue issuing petroleum products import licences to Matri…

…AI czar David Sacks, is urging unfettered AI development to outpace China and fuel a US economy increasingly dependent on AI-driven growth. The issue of data centres, the vast computing facilities the technology requires, has emerged as a flashpoint in midterm election races in both parties, with more and more communit…

Asa Asika confirmed that he and Davido jointly own a Nigerian football club called Inter LagosAsika revealed the club on a podcast, noting it had just earned promotion from the National LeagueThe music executive described their football investment as part of a broader long-term business strategyPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legi…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Nigeria’s naira has stayed off the list of Africa’s 10 weakest currencies by nominal exchange rate in September 2026, even as several currencies across the continent continue to struggle against the US doll…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Motorists in Abuja are beginning to see some relief at the pumps as MRS filling stations have reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, by ₦25 per litre.A market survey on Mond…

…his age, education, and welfare may not receive adequate scrutiny. The construction economy ​A few houses away from the first building where the tilers had worked, another residential project was nearing completion. The Founder of Afatech Mechanic, Jamiu Ibrahim, said he first noticed Ibukun at the site. “This one is t…

…The report said the development showed that Nigeria was “rapidly becoming a mobile-first economy” as consumers moved from feature phones to internet-enabled devices and app-driven digital services. Android remained the dominant operating system, accounting for 88 per cent of smartphones in the study, compared with 86 p…

…technological accumulation elsewhere. The same question applies to Nigeria’s oil and gas economy. For decades, Nigeria has exported crude while importing significant quantities of refined petroleum products. The lesson is broader than petroleum: resource ownership without domestic value addition does not automatically…

…governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on the occasion of his 72nd birthday celebrations. Oyebamiji, in a birthday message to Oyetola, which he personally signed and made available to journalists in Osogbo on Monday, lauded the Minister’s im…

Ayomide Olubunmi, a Communication and Media Studies graduate of Lagos State University, announced her first class result on social mediaThe young woman revealed she sat for first-classacross 8 semesters, recording 60 As, 15 Bs and 1 C throughout her degreeAyomide shared her final CGPA of 4.77 out of 5.00 on her social …

An old video of Apostle Arome Osayi resurfaced online amid his ongoing clash with controversial activist VerydarkmanIn the recording, the cleric addressed bloggers and those he said were trying to silence him, referencing context and scriptureThe video was reportedly filmed at a programme in Ibadan just days before VDM…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The Nigeria Customs Service has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to order the permanent forfeiture of three aircraft linked to Sayyu Dantata, founder of MRS Holdings, over an alleged ₦2.31 billion unpa…

…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Fidelity Bank Plc has promoted 433 of its staff under the 2026 Promotion and Notch Award Exercise, covering roughly 13% of its total workforce, as Nigerian banks step up efforts to retain ex…

A fan accused Omoni Oboli of having inappropriate motives after she announced BBNaija star Chimsom would appear in her upcoming filmThe troll claimed the actress uses a 'my son' approach to kiss good-looking actors seeking rolesThe talented filmmaker shot back at the accusation with a swift and dismissive responsePAY A…

Bishop Ibro Zion publicly called out VeryDarkMan over remarks he made about Apostle Arome Osayi, accusing the activist of crossing a lineThe clergyman defended Arome's background in Nigeria's petrochemical industry and his comments about Nigeria's role in end-time Christian revivalBishop Zion listed several Nigerian mi…

…highlighted the growing relevance of artificial intelligence skills in the global economy, pointing to heavy investments by countries such as the United States and China in AI across manufacturing, agriculture, and the automobile industry.Shonubi urged beneficiaries to build portfolios, develop businesses, and use thei…

…Hope Agenda and the administration’s ambition to build a more prosperous and inclusive economy, noting that Agenda 2050 provides a broader context for decisions on resource mobilisation and public investment. According to him, the ambition to build a $1tn economy required Nigerians to confront difficult but necessary q…

…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigerian fuel depot owners could face renewed pressure to raise petrol and diesel prices after international crude oil prices climbed back above $107 per barrel on Monday, September 28, reve…

Nollywood's Black Market set a new Guinness World Record for the largest audience gathering for a movie screeningMore than 51,000 people packed Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos on Saturday night to watch the crime thrillerFunke Akindele joined the celebration with a message for the cast after the historic milestone was co…

…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has proposed new rules to tackle price fixing, abuse of market dominance and other practices that undermine competition in Niger…

By the time the officiant handed me the envelope, every guest in the ballroom was staring. My ex-wife was crying at the altar, my fake wife was beside me, and my name was written across the front. What had Elizabeth hidden for ten years?PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear hig…

…has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Crude oil supplies to Nigerian domestic refineries increased significantly in August 2026, as local processing facilities received an average of 683,000 barrels per day (b/d), according to the latest industry data.The figure repr…

The UAE released a list of 100 universities whose graduates are eligible to apply for the Abu Dhabi Golden Visa under the University Graduates categoryThe universities were ranked by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research as among the top 100 in the worldThe list includes institutions from the US,…