…a baby-making machine in her marriage. Ogechi Laura Amajuoyi narrated how she met her husband in February 2016 and was already pregnant for him three months later by May 2016. At the time, she said she did not know his age or that he had been married before and divorced. She married him soon after and began giving birt…

GistReel An old video of Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji criticising the performance of his political appointees on social media has resurfaced online. The video has re-emerged as political activities and discussions ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. In the footage, Oyebanji ex…

…Instagram, Beauty posted a screenshot of Alicia asking people to report her estranged husband's business page on Instagram and boycott him. The former Miss Nigeria then slammed the photographer, calling him a "foolish goat" and urgently called on her fans and followers to immediately unfollow and boycott his business p…

…and subsequently forced into a child marriage in Chinene, where she lived with her husband in Wunje community. She reportedly told troops that disagreements among the terrorists created an opportunity for their escape after a number of the fighters abandoned the camp. The rescued woman and her children have since been…

…Unegbu counters NBS Dr Okechukwu Unegbu, former President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), said, contrary to the NBS data, Nigeria’s headline inflation stood between 35 and 40 percent. According to him, the NBS CPI data may not truly reflect what Nigerians face in marketplaces and at points of t…

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has partnered with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) to expand access to digital skills training for young Nigerians through a comprehensive Digital Bootcamp Programme designed to prepare participants for the rapidly evolving digital economy. The programme will provide intensive,…

…market capitalisation of the equities market. The 24 companies, drawn largely from the banking, consumer goods, industrial goods and energy sectors, have a combined market capitalisation of N117.01 trillion, underscoring the high concentration of value among a relatively small number of companies on the NGX. The market…

Nigeria’s top policymakers, financial regulators, banking executives, fintech innovators, economists and capital market operators will gather in Lagos on September 19 and 20 for the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria’s (FICAN) 36th Anniversary Annual Conference. The event, themed “Building on the Gains of Re…

…Bauchi accounting for the largest share, despite the continued killings, kidnappings and banditry recorded across the country. An analysis of the fiscal performance of each state, utilising data from the Q1 to Q2 budget performance reports from January to June 2026 obtained from Open Nigerian States, a budgIT-backed we…

…anything was wrong. Then, six months later, everything changed. Rebecca remembers her husband waking her after finding Olivia being sick. Olivia had been throwing up clear liquid, which Rebecca thought was odd, and she started complaining of a headache. The parents decided to stay at home for a "sick" day. But when Oli…

Nigerian arrested over alleged plot to rob three Ghanaian banks appears in Accra court A Nigerian, Augustine Okechuku Maazi, on Monday, August 17, appeared before the Accra Circuit Court 8 in Ghana over an alleged plot to rob three banks in the Labone area of Accra. Maazi was arrested on Thursday, August 13, after Ghan…

…Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State 42. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani, Enugu State 43. European University of Nigeria, Abuja 44. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State 45. Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State 46. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State 47. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba Sta…

…2026 was 5.56 percent on a month-on-month basis", NBS stated on X.Note that the Central Bank of Nigeria's Monetary Policy Committee, in July, retained the country's interest rate at 26.50 percent. by Linda Ikeji at 17/08/2026 6:53 PM | Share this Story

…High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, disposed of uncontested concluded cases and abandoned seizures. Of the total consignment, 246,864.535 kilograms were seized by the Lagos Strategic Command of the Agency between April 2025 and May 2026, while 83,001.05 kilograms came from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (M…

CBN revises ATM withdrawal rules, introducing new fees for using other banks' machinesPoS transaction volumes drop by nearly 20% amid tightening regulations and increased ATM patronage Rising ATM usage signals shift in cash access preferences for Nigerians as PoS agents lamentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new se…

Access Bank has approached the Federal High Court in Lagos to recover ₦1.34 billion allegedly transferred from the accounts of four customers through an unauthorised transaction on its Access SME internet banking platform. The incident, according to court documents, was discovered on August 12, 2026, after the bank not…

…StoriesVeryDarkMan had accused Wunmi of forging identity documents to access her late husband's estate in a video released on August 16, 2026Wunmi did not name or tag VDM in her posts, but fans quickly interpreted the timing and message as a subtle response to his claimsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred sourc…

…Iyabo Ojo, has sparked reactions online after sharing loved up photos with her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. The couple, who are currently in London, attended a concert at the OVO Arena, with Priscilla later posting photos from their outing on social media. In the caption accompanying the pictures, Priscilla desc…

…support, with particular attention to rural communities. According to the monarch, urban areas across Osun benefited considerably during the first term, making it necessary for the incoming administration to shift focus towards underserved rural areas.The monarch calls for greater development of rural communities acros…

Wema Bank launched applications for Hackaholics 2026, its open-innovation programme open to startups and innovators across AfricaThe programme runs three participation tracks, a Hackathon, Startup Pitch Competition, and Social Impact TrackSelected participants can access funding, expert mentorship, and strategic partne…

…come with all the battalions, withdraw the Army, bring all the money from the Central Bank. Nobody is above God Almighty.” He added, “He comes with his wickedness. He comes with the power that he thinks he has because he’s connected to the Presidency. But Ademola comes against them in the power of the Almighty God.” De…

…Instagram account, @officialerelungoziadeleke, the governor's wife congratulated her husband on what she described as a "well-deserved victory," expressing deep gratitude to the people of Osun State for their support at the polls.

…with style, allowing sellers to serve customers who want to save money without abandoning fashion.3. Solar energy companiesNigeria’s electricity crisis has created another powerful market: private power.For households and businesses struggling with unreliable grid electricity and the cost of alternative power, solar en…

…Photo the Police PRO saidIniedu confirmed that the directives include a new rule banning POS operators from working within 200 metres of any police station. He acknowledged the directive was indeed new when asked directly.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The police spokes…

…mild upward bias as market participants positioned ahead of further supply. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s revised Discount Window framework and the restoration of Tenored Repo Operations are expected to enhance banks’ liquidity-management flexibility. Analysts note, however, that money-market rates are likely to remain…