Ikeja, the administrative capital of Lagos State, carries a name rooted in Yoruba language that speaks to the character and strength of its earliest settlersThe area traces its origins to the precolonial era, when fertile land drew farming communities and traders long before colonial rule reshaped itA single date in 19…

…actor also described the almost instinctive pull he felt towards the Afrobeat pioneer's energy while preparing for the role."I was like, 'I don't know what it is about this guy's power that I want to somehow reflect in this guy's power,'" he added.Watch Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield speak about Fela Kuti in the

…in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.XEJET Airlines is facing operational disruption after aviation ground handling companies withdrew their services over an alleged outstanding debt of about N300 million.The…

…Cooperative, Qnet Nigeria Ltd, Qnet Professional Skill Academy Ltd and Mastermind Energy & Agro Nigeria Ltd, BusinessDay reports.The remaining 10 companies are Atus West Africa Investment Company, Eatrich360 Farms, Matag Agro General Services, Viables X Agribusiness Ltd, Kwakol Markets Ltd, Light Shade International, V…

…Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, CFR, was filmed dancing with unmistakable energy and joy as he returned to the palace following a royal procession in Ile-Ife. Ooni of Ife impresses crowd with unexpected dance performance at event. >Far from the stiff formality often associated with royalty, the Ooni let loose to…

…to invest in its businesses, contribute to government revenue and support Nigeria’s energy security. He, however, warned that the company must sustain the gains and improve its performance in subsequent years. “The numbers matter because of what they enable. Stronger performance gives NNPC Limited more capacity to inve…

…Authority (NMDPRA) must continue issuing petroleum products import licences to Matrix Energy, A.A. Rano and AYM Shafa.Justice Inyang Ekwo delivered the judgment on Monday in a suit brought by the three oil marketers against the regulator, finding that the NMDPRA's refusal to issue or renew their import licences put it…

…feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Nigeria’s naira has stayed off the list of Africa’s 10 weakest currencies by nominal exchange rate in September 2026, even as several currencies across the continent cont…

…feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Motorists in Abuja are beginning to see some relief at the pumps as MRS filling stations have reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, by ₦…

…to oil shipments through the strategic waterway, raising concerns about global energy supplies and contributing to volatility in crude oil prices. Qatari mediators were expected to hold separate talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in New York and the United States side on Monday or Tuesday, according to a…

…with Citibank in the 1980s before building successful businesses, particularly in the energy sector. According to him, his career and business activities had enabled him to develop relationships with people from different walks of life, stressing that personal or business associations should not automatically be interp…

…possesses enormous deposits of critical minerals required for modern technologies, energy systems and industrial production. Yet Africa frequently exports raw materials while importing finished products made from those same resources. Mahama’s response was unequivocal: “We will process our minerals at home.” That is no…

…Cooperative, Qnet Nigeria Ltd, Qnet Professional Skill Academy Ltd and Mastermind Energy & Agro Nigeria Ltd. Others are Atus West Africa Investment Company, Eatrich360 Farms, Matag Agro General Services, Viables X Agribusiness Ltd, Kwakol Markets Ltd, Light Shade International Ltd, Value Growth Ltd, B12 Synergy Nigeria…

…feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The Nigeria Customs Service has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to order the permanent forfeiture of three aircraft linked to Sayyu Dantata, founder of MRS Holdings…

Brent crude jumped above $107 per barrel on Monday, September 28, reversing a decline that had pushed depot fuel prices lowerSeveral Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar depots cut petrol and diesel prices between September 21 and 25The crude rebound followed Iran's rejection of a seven-day truce proposal linked to …

…in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has proposed new rules to tackle price fixing, abuse of market dominance and other practices…

…at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.Crude oil supplies to Nigerian domestic refineries increased significantly in August 2026, as local processing facilities received an average of 683,000 barrels per day (b/d), acco…

…feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Five Nigerian lenders reported combined assets of ₦20.47 trillion and profit after tax of ₦338.4 billion in the first half of 2026, highlighting strong earnings acros…

…in trade and investment, agriculture, education, healthcare, technology, renewable energy and people-to-people exchanges. The post Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul General appeared first on Vanguard News.

…This project is much more than private capital since it not only adds value to our energy sector, it also has multiplier effects across other sectors and significant impact on our national GDP. Moreover, by giving Nigerians a direct stake in the refinery, it insures against any punitive or rogue governments—and we alwa…

…industrialisation, create jobs, strengthen engineering and technical capacity, enhance energy security and promote regional economic integration. “This is not a Kenyan refinery; it is going to be a regional refinery. We are positioning our continent as an emerging growth centre, and this project will help accelerate in…

…re-entry into the FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index combined with renewed buying of energy stocks to extend the NGX bull run. The market value, which stood at N162.16 […] The post N163.7trn NGX: Foreign money, oil stocks drive fresh market record appeared first on Tribune Online.

Opposition leader Atiku Abubakar called for a substantial increase to Nigeria's N70,000 minimum wage, saying it has failed to restore workers' purchasing powerThe ADC presidential candidate compared Nigeria's wage to those of Libya, Algeria, Gabon and other African countries, all of which he said were higherAtiku pledg…

…in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Buying onions is becoming significantly more expensive for Lagos households, with a paint bucket now selling for ₦10,000, up from ₦3,000 in May, as supply shortages and tr…

…merely by the volume of bonds issued. The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, who was represented at the event by Iriye Onaguruwa, said Series-2 marked a major expansion of the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reform Programme. The post FG signs N729bn Series-2 bond agreement with GenCo…