The Vice President of the World Trade Centre Abuja, Karim Ahmed, has said that Nigeria exported 281 non-oil products to 120 countries in 2025 Ahmed said the exports generated $6.1bn, describing the figure as the country’s highest formally documented non-oil export performance. He disclosed this at the Premier Export La…

…Command Public Enlightenment Officer, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu. Okoduwa said the crash, which involved a trailer, commercial bus and a car, happened near the LNG plant in Ugwu-Onyeama. He said the accident, which occurred at about 3:18 p.m., involved 25 persons, comprising 13 males…

The Federal Government has dismissed reports alleging that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) supported or endorsed the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, described the claims circulating on social media…

…tenure as governor of Borno State, his time in the Senate and his emergence as Nigeria’s Vice President in 2023. He said, “There are birthdays that are marked with celebration, and there are birthdays that invite reflection. The 60th birthday of Vice President Kashim Shettima belongs to both. It becomes a moment to con…

…or unhealthy youths; we want young people who can have a brighter future so that Nigeria can continue to become better,” Elelu said. She also appealed to Jhpiego and other development partners to expand the intervention to more parts of the state, noting that the organisation had already made an impact in several local…

The Modibbo Adama University, Yola, has suspended all activities of the Northern Nigeria Students Forum, better known as GAMJI Students. The university’s Student Affairs Office attributed the suspension to rivalry among students seeking to lead the forum on campus. In a circular signed by the university’s Student Affai…

…September 2026, with a series of pointed posts that have set the internet ablaze.The two Nigerian rappers have been locked in a bitter rivalry rooted in a dispute over a woman, Odumodublvck's lover, with their clashes spilling repeatedly into the public domain, including old videos of past confrontations resurfacing on…

Nigeria secures over $2 billion investment to develop Compressed Natural Gas infrastructureMore than 120,000 vehicles converted to CNG, boosting transportation optionsGovernment targets 1,000 CNG stations to offer cheaper transport solutionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Opa…

OPay has dismissed social media reports claiming it will shut down or suspend its Nigerian operationsThe fintech said its services remain fully operational and urged customers to rely on its official channels for accurate informationOPay reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria and warned against spreading misinformation t…

A Los Angeles judge has dismissed the divorce case filed by Raina Chassagne against incarcerated singer Tory Lanez, ending the proceeding without a final judgement on the couple's marriage. The case stalled for over two years while Lanez remained behind bars, leaving the pair legally married. Here is everything you nee…

…We want the support from him.” In June, Uzodimma, while receiving the first batch of Nigerian returnees from South Africa, announced and awarded a ₦1m cash grant to each Imo indigene who had been repatriated. Nigerians and other Africans were forced to leave South Africa following waves of attacks by locals who acc…

The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday handed over illicit drugs worth N3.9bn alongside three suspects to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Lagos State, and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). Speaking during the…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed claims that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) backed the recent failed coup attempt in Niger Republic, insisting that Nigeria remains opposed to military takeovers and other unconstitutional changes of government. The Minister of State for Foreign Aff…

…woman - Singer Rudeboy, writes as he shows off gifts he received from his wife, Ifeoma Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, recently took to social media to celebrate his wife, Ivy Ifeoma, following a generous gesture. The artist shared a photo showcasing a collection of gadgets and designer items gifted…

…and still go to bed without midnight troubles - Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians are free to criticise or insult him without fear of reprisals, describing tolerance of criticism as part of his administration's commitment to democratic freedoms and press freedom.Tinubu made the remarks on Thursday, Septem…

Adedoyin, a Nigerian lady, shared photos of herself after landing in Europe, with a caption that announced her departure from NigeriaHer post, which included the Hungarian flag emoji, caught the attention of many Nigerians who flooded the comments with congratulationsSeveral commenters revealed they were also planning…

…analysts project the naira could achieve its strongest annual performance since 2018Nigeria's external reserves climbed to $53.9 billion, their highest level in 18 yearsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a…

…people were also reportedly missing. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) also confirmed the incident, saying its network of youth volunteers and human rights defenders in the Niger Delta reported that at least 37 people had died after inhaling what was locally described as “Indorama fuel.” Execu…

…while working on a pole in Lagos (video) An official of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria PHCN escaped de@th by a whisker after suffering an electric shock while working on a power pole in Gbagada, Lagos. The worker and his team visited the area to carry out repairs on a power line. While he was up on the pole, he s…

…Niyi Akinmolayan questions those who blamed filmmakers when Prime and Netflix left Nigeria as Uber also leaves Niyi Akinmolayan has reacted to Uber's exit from Nigeria by comparing it to the reaction received when Amazon Prime and Netflix exited Nigeria. The filmmaker pointed out that filmmakers were unfairly targeted…

…Says subsidy removal necessary to save Nigeria’s economy By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday cautioned politicians against heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no political office is worth the life of any Nigerian. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 7th Ann…

…in the Niger Delta received reports of the deaths. The Executive Director of YEAC-Nigeria, Dr Fyneface Dumnamene, said in a statement that no fewer than 37 persons suspected of oil theft died after inhaling what was locally called “Indorama fuel”. He said the incident occurred at about midnight on Thursday, September 3…

Reactions have continued to trail the exit of global e-hailing company, Uber from Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that Uber announced its exit from Nigeria after 12 years of operations on Wednesday. Uber, in its terse statement on Wednesday, did not state the reason for its exit but noted that the decision was a difficult…

…across the roomThe moment sparked a debate online about cultural differences between Nigerian and Tanzanian customsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Priscilla Ojo had no intention of letting the moment slide. During her husband Juma Jux's birthday…

…has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigerian motorists are bracing for further increases at the pump after Brent crude oil crossed $95 per barrel, driven by military escalations around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the…