Germany has published its EU Blue Card requirements in 2026, setting a reduced minimum salary threshold for professionals in certain shortage fieldsThe list of qualifying shortage occupations spans 11 categories, ranging from medical doctors and nurses to STEM experts and school teachersApplicants in shortage occupatio…

…Lagos, Other States>In Lagos, for instance, some retailers were selling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for as much as ₦1,600 per kilogramme, meaning a 12.5kg cylinder costs about ₦20,000 to refill.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The latest figures come as Nigerian hou…

…Entry Service allows travellers aged 17 and above to skip traditional immigration queues upon arrival in South Korea.The updated list includes countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, but no African nation made the cut.

…would qualify under the arrangement, effectively excluding importers of refined petroleum products from the scheme.Reactions to Amaechi's fuel planThe proposal generated debate on social media, with several Nigerians questioning its practicality.@NigIsland wrote: "Amaechi is simply repackaging subsidies under a differe…

…of the NEPC-National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Student Trade, Entrepreneurship and Export Programme (STEP-X), themed, “From Campus to Global Market: Empowering Nigerian Students for Non-Oil Export and Global Entrepreneurship.” on Thursday. She said the initiative was designed to equip students with the kn…

…20 companies cleared to buy its petrolEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has named 20 petroleum marketers authorised to buy Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from its facility, introducing a consortium-based structure that reshapes how petrol from the plant reaches the Nigerian market.A communicati…

…love holidays because they offer a mix of deep spiritual connection, family reunions, vibrant social events, and a much-needed break from the stress of daily lifePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over ei…

…corps members who were on their way to serve their fatherland are now free and will reunite with their families and society gives us huge relief as the party had been particularly concerned since the news of their abduction filtered in. “Imo PDP, therefore, hails the fatherly concern and efforts of the President in the…

…Nigerian Union of Pensioners have commended the Managing Director of the NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, for implementing a Supreme Court judgment that left some retirees waiting for their entitlements for more than 23 years. The pensioners also praised the NSITF management for implementing approved pension increases and payi…

…State will not be allowed to become a safe haven for vandals, criminals or economic saboteurs, assuring residents that the Command will continue to deploy intelligence-led operations to identify, arrest and investigate persons involved in acts capable of threatening public safety and critical infrastructure. He further…

…ill-fated Nigerian Air Force (NAF) plane that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, Flight Lieutenant M. Akintoye. Olagunju shared photos from Akintoye's wedding in August 2025. "You had great hopes, you pursued your dreams, your lights were shinning. Well trained and multiply decorated Airforce Pilot. You sat quietly ponde…

…with three Guinness World Records certificates after setting new marks in English and European football before turning 17. Guinness World Records announced the achievement in a post on its verified X handle on Thursday, saying Dowman had been recognised for his record-breaking rise through the game. The post reads, “Th…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE Initial Public Offering (IPO) is now open. The offer is expected to run from Monday, 14 September to Tuesday,13 October 2026, giving eligible investors an opportunity to acquire shares in the company. The offer comprises 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 per share…

…happened. City will first face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday before welcoming reigning European champions PSG to the Etihad three days later. Guardiola’s presence in the stands is expected to add further attention to an already significant Champions League fixture, as he returns to the stadium where he spent a decade…

…Osimhen has made one of the most productive starts to the season of any Nigerian in Europe, as the Turkish champions again built their attack around him. He found the net in each of Galatasaray’s opening matches and scored six goals in his first four Süper Lig games, including a brace and an assist in the 4-0 win over…

A gilded statue of a n@k£d Donald Trump went on display in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg on Tuesday, October 6. Danish artist Jens Galschiøt is exhibiting the satirical statue, titled "Orange Plague" and also known as "King of Injustice," at the parliament's headquarters in the eastern French city. It…

…two million Nigerian women through the ongoing Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The initiative, which was announced by the foundation recently, is aimed at increasing women’s participation in Nigeria’s capital market, particularly among low- and middle-income earners and vul…

…which, according to him, had intensified enforcement against counterfeit pharmaceutical products. “If there is no consequence, all you’ve done is just remove a little off my shelf. I’ll buy another one because you did not tell me I’ve become a criminal for doing it,” he said. He stressed that substandard cables could c…

…of Psychiatrists in Nigeria and Chief Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, will speak on mental healthcare, addiction and suicide prevention. Also speaking is Prof. Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and formerPresid…

…japa wave — the broad emigration trend among Nigerians seeking better opportunities in Europe and North America.Legit.ng has previously reported on Ireland's periodic release of visa decisions for applicants processed through its Abuja mission, including outcomes for earlier application windows in 2026.Ireland publishe…

Joanna Yakubu, partner of Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako, one of the 25 Nigerian Air Force personnel killed in Tuesday’s aircraft crash in Ondo State, has mourned the deceased officer in an emotional social media post. Bako was among the personnel aboard a NAF aircraft that crashed into the swamps of Igbokoda in the Ilaje…

…areas of the state, rescuing three kidnapped victims, recovering 12 rustled cows and neutralising one suspected bandit. This was contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer DSP Abubakar Sadiq, made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina. The statement read, “The Katsina State Police Command h…

…understand the extent of her possible injuries. "If Christa Pike returns to her normal neurologic self - that is to know who she is, where she is and what she's done - then she certainly faces the prosect of another attempt at executing her," he explained. The 50-year-old was scheduled to be executed on September 30, w…

…in His bosom," the statement read, adding, "May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. Adieu, Prof!"Ojiabor questions Idenyi’s medical treatmentCommunity stakeholder Ojiabor Igboesa also paid tribute to the late professor in a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 7, but went further to raise questions about the circumsta…

…launched in February 2026, which prioritises agro-processing, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles and technology-driven industries. On infrastructure, she said the ministry had signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation to develop a pipeline of bankable public-private partnership projects in t…