…to Wike, many of the structures obstructing drainage channels were built by wealthy Nigerians and had existed for years before the current administration.

…the 12-year Condition of Entry imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development on Tuesday in a statement posted on his X handle. The Condition of Entry, which was imposed in June 2014,…

…was processed, was found to have a direct and sustained relationship with the cartel's Nigerian coordinator. Investigation also established that he packages and processes consignments for the syndicate, routes them to the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and, Asia, while he was paid in cash. ''The second and more…

…and Consumer Protection Commission has flagged possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria following a three-month investigation into the rising cost of the building material despite the country’s substantial production capacity and limestone deposits. The commission said its preliminary findings showed that the…

Colombian singer Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy’s World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai”, has retained the number one position on the Billboard Global 200, within a month after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Billboard charts, the song has now topped the Billboard Global 200 for a fifth week…

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has declared that Senator Francis Fadahunsi and House of Representatives member Oluwole Oke will not return to the National Assembly, reacting to a social media post predicting the lawmakers’ political future. Davido made the remark on Tuesday in response to…

The Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye, has challenged Nigerian universities to urgently reposition themselves to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world, warning that institutions must become more resilient to remain relevant to th…

…an industry-wide investigation suggest possible manipulation of cement prices in the Nigerian market. The commission said the findings were contained in 40-page field reports compiled after a three-month cross-border study by its Anticompetitive Practices Department (ACP). “Concerns were raised over the comparatively h…

…semiconductors, GPUs, and data. In this piece, Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA), explores the intersection of AI, electricity infrastructure, and Nigeria’s path to prosperity as part of a two-part series. In 2026, another factor has moved decisively to the centre of the conv…

…Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken candidly on the current state of the Nigerian music industry. Featuring in a recent episode of the Uncut Podcast, the ‘Oriade’ crooner pointed out that Afrobeats is now more lucrative than it used to be, but noted that the relationship among Afrobeats artists has significa…

…Razaq Okoya in viral video. @shadeokoya>The gathering appeared to bring together some of Nigeria's most influential and successful individuals, yet the exchange that drew the most attention was this understated moment between two titans of business. Adeleke's Humility Captures Attention OnlineThe clip resonated widely…

…has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.The cost of bringing petrol into Nigeria from abroad has climbed above what Dangote Petroleum Refinery charges for the same product, according to new industry data that points to a…

…an India visa for treatment, but he is reportedly too ill to board a flight out of NigeriaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A Nigerian fan has gone public with a heartfelt plea to President Bola Tinubu, calling on the Nigerian leader to step in an…

…over 265% to $437.53 million, the highest single-day volume recorded since July 22, 2026Nigeria's external reserves reached $52.25 billion as of August 13, 2026, their highest point in 17 yearsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a…

…Social media activist VeryDarkMan has shared an update on Martician, the talented Nigerian boy he previously promised to sponsor abroad, revealing that the young inventor has secured a visa to China. Taking to his Instagram page, he disclosed the good news while recalling how he discovered Martician on Instagram on Dec…

…Black market (Buying and selling rates): N1,410— N1,420 The Nigerian naira appreciated against the United States (US) dollar, trading at N1,349.5372 at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) official foreign exchange (FX) window on Monday, August 17, 2026.Contents…Black market (Buying and selling rates): N1,410— N1,420 The…

…the year 2018 and during NYSC preparations, the "compulsory" youth service program every Nigerian graduate goes through. "My third, I was mostly just at home, and I found out I was pregnant the morning after a night I had slept outside, locked out of a place I was supposed to call home, after a fight with my husband. "…

MultiChoice Nigeria assures consumers that local leadership drives DStv and GOtv decisions despite Canal+ acquisitionCEO Kemi Omotosho emphasised focus on Nigerian consumer preferences amidst economic changesRecent removal of popular channels leaves DStv subscribers seeking alternative entertainment optionsPAY ATTENTIO…

…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 expressed frustration with some of his appointees for allegedly failing to defend his administration on social media platforms despite receiving salari…

…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 page. She also praised Alicia for speaking up. See her posts below... by…

…Gamakai is a source of food security for many families in Langtang South, Plateau and Nigeria. "But the rising incidence of fatal snakebites in the community is, therefore, not only a public health concern but a serious threat to agricultural activities, as farmers may become increasingly afraid to venture into their f…

…Mr. Boniface Igwe, has warned that the continued dominance of foreign interests in Nigeria’s territorial waters poses a serious threat to the country’s internal security. Igwe, in his forthcoming book, Cabotage Law and Practice, argued that the growing presence and dominance of foreign operators in Nigeria’s coastal wa…

…in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akwanga on Monday. Tsebe said he resigned from the party to pursue his political ambitions and serve the nation. The NASIEC commissioner disclosed that he had addressed his resignation letter to the APC Chairman of his ward,…

…that burning cannabis is a waste of a potentially lucrative economic opportunity for Nigeria. Calling the agency's leadership "f00lish people", Sowore wrote;''It is idiotic NDLEA to wake up, put on uniforms, march into farms, and set economically viable crops worth millions of dollars ablaze while your country is drown…

Nigerian national arrested in Vietnam over cross-border drug trafficking A Nigerian national, Izuchukwu Calistus Odionye, has been arrested in connection with a major drug trafficking case from Laos into Vietnam. 2kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine and two suspected heroin bricks concealed in a consignment were re…