…declaration committing countries to accelerate efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of cutting road deaths and serious injuries by 50 per cent by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline. Despite the overall global improvement, the WHO African Region recorded a worrying 17 per cent increase in road deaths…

…The supervision team included the State Coordinator of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Laminu Nur; the Director of Disease Control and Immunisation, Dr. Austin Adanu; and UNICEF’s Vaccine Cold Logistics (VCL) Officer, Yusuf Mvumble. The post Benue govt gives contractors marching orders ove…

…bilateral relations with strategic partners to boost trade, investment, infrastructure development and economic cooperation in line with its foreign policy objectives. This was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Information and Public Relations Department, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Fe…

…skilled Nigerian medical professionals. A medical doctor, Daniel Popoola, said the development highlighted the deepening crisis in Nigeria’s healthcare system. “For a senior consultant to go back to start residency over again is like you with your master’s degree going back to Primary Five to start from there again. Ni…

…speaks at churches and religious events. She addresses topics such as human capacity development, mental health, relationships, and also provides spiritual counselling. She surprised her followers today when she took to Facebook to write: "Dear family and friends, "I wish to let everyone know that the wedding I previou…

…who combine intellectual excellence with moral responsibility to address Nigeria’s development challenges. “This convocation is more than the conclusion of an academic journey. Today is the beginning of a greater responsibility. It marks your transition from preparation to purpose,” he said. According to him, while aca…

…enforcement technologies, road infrastructure safety assessment, institutional capacity development and technology transfer. "He therefore called on development partners and the international community to deepen technical cooperation and support capacity-building initiatives that would accelerate the attainment of shar…

…free all victims, and clear all unwanted elements from our forests,” he added. The development comes amid renewed concerns over worsening insecurity in parts of Kwara, particularly in Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, where residents have alleged that bandits continue to operate with ease despite rep…

…from the official match record shortly after the game ended as fans have reacted to the developmentFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! FIFA has confirmed that Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes will not face any punishment for an incident involving Spain's Gavi during the 2026 World Cup final.Parede…

The Actors Guild of Nigeria has appealed to governments, corporate organisations, development partners and non-governmental organisations to support the maiden African Children’s Film Festival 2026, describing the initiative as a strategic investment in nurturing the next generation of African filmmakers and storytelle…

…sector through teacher recruitment, training, improved infrastructure and curriculum development. However, he warned that the resurgence of school abductions poses a serious threat to the gains recorded in the sector, noting that continued attacks could reverse years of progress in education. Also speaking, the Executi…

…had spent exactly two years as Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) when he reflected on the agency’s journey under his leadership. Rather than celebrating the milestone with a list of completed projects, he offered a broader vision of what he believes could redefine the a…

…dumpsites have also been intensified. He urged local governments and Local Council Development Areas to sustain environmental awareness campaigns within their communities and mobilise residents to participate actively in sanitation programmes. The permanent secretary also called on traditional rulers, community develop…

…describing those qualities as central to both personal advancement and broader national development.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The seven honoured indigenes are Christopher Utsu, Favour Asuquo, Ndem Ndem, Freedom Udama, Miracle Bisong, Agom Johnson and Clement Ekunke.Cross River st…

…youths and women through agriculture while promoting food security and economic development. He said, “This event is yet another clear demonstration of the Governor of Bauchi State’s unwavering commitment to sustainable youth and women empowerment through agriculture.” Gital explained that the beneficiaries, who underw…

…contest the 2031 presidential election and emerge victorious, so you can extend your developmental vision to every part of our country," he said.The Kebbi coordinator framed the movement's work as a long-term project centred on mobilising grassroots support for Ajadi's political aspirations, beginning with the senatori…

…through the intervention of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). He said the development reflected the administration’s commitment to providing Nigerian students with world-class learning facilities. Alausa also interacted with students of the college, commending their confidence, communication skills and a…

…compensation. According to her, attracting investment requires not only infrastructure development but also respect for due process, environmental regulations and the rule of law. On the role of the Lagos State Government, Okengwu maintained that the state should not be blamed for the demolitions, arguing that the Fede…

…at the premises. The visit coincided with the Annual General Meeting of the New Nigerian Development Company Limited in Kaduna. Addressing the workers, the SSG described laxity toward official duties as unacceptable, stressing that public servants must justify the confidence reposed in them through productivity. “On no…

…replacing Professor Shu'aibu Shehu Aliyu, who was reassigned to the Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF) in April. To replace Mathias Byuan, the former executive director, finance of the Federal Housing Authority, who resigned to contest the governorship election in Benue, President Tinubu named Gisaor Vincent Iorja…

…his duty post, while the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Health and Livestock Development were also present. Out of the state's 18 commissioners, only one was found in the office at the time of the visit. Reacting to the development, Governor Namadi criticised the poor attendance and lack of commitment displ…

…administration had adopted a responsible borrowing strategy focused on infrastructure development and debt sustainability. According to Vanguard, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Oyedele, stated this while appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance chaired by Senator Sani Musa in…

…said his relationship with the oil industry began in childhood when he witnessed the development of oil facilities near his community in present-day Bayelsa State. He added that his career later took him from academia into environmental management, where he participated in scientific studies assessing the impact of oil…

…gas resources with markets across West Africa, the Sahel, Morocco and Europe. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Andy Odeh. The AAGP, which is being jointly promoted by NNPC Limited and Morocco’s…

…July 20, 2026, with most marketers increasing rates by approximately ₦45 per litre.The development comes as global crude oil prices climb sharply, pushing up the cost of refined petroleum products and intensifying pressure on Nigeria’s downstream sector.Marketers hike fuel prices nationwide as crude oil surges; Dangote…