…Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN). "Tackling fake news: INEC's bold mock election proposal to safeguard 2027". Photo >As reported by Daily Trust, Amupitan's keynote address was delivered on his behalf by National Commissioner Sani Adam, SAN. PAY ATTENTION: From…

…100% Compliance Team has suspended its planned strike, following an agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Maritime Police Command to end the controversial blockage of containers at Nigerian ports. National Coordinator of the NAGAFF 100% Compliance Team, Alhaji Ibrahim Tanko, announced the suspension…

…deaths in Nollywood have exposed the wider challenges confronting cancer patients in Nigeria, including late diagnosis, high treatment costs, and limited access to specialist care, physician and public health advocate Dr Zainab Suleiman Buhari has said.Contents Buhari, in a special report on cancer in Nigeria, said the…

…comes months after First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, sparked reactions when she encouraged Nigerians to explore small businesses such as akara and kuli-kuli as part of efforts to improve their livelihoods. Speaking after a Renewed Hope Initiative meeting with wives of state governors in Abuja in June, the First Lady said suc…

…Hotspur have all been linked with a move in recent weeks, proving just how in demand the Nigerian is. All these clubs are expected to challenge for honours this term according to the latest sports betting odds, and having Osimhen in your ranks, and his goals, are going to help hugely on that front.Galatasaray Remain In…

'Get away with that rubbish motivation' - Davido slams Nigerian rapper, Erigga over comments about musicians from wealthy families Nigerian music star Davido has fired back at rapper Erigga following a post celebrating musicians who came from poor backgrounds and had to work their way to success. Erigga had written, "S…

Activist, Aisha Yesufu has said some Nigerians are angry that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi and ‘content creators’ are showcasing his workings. Yesufu said those Nigerians would rather Obi not highlight his achievements during the campaign, as he did while serving as governor o…

President Donald Trump appointed Karl Von Batten, a Nigerian-born lobbyist linked to Atiku Abubakar, to a White House presidential commission on September 2Von Batten is the managing partner of Von Batten-Montague-York, a US-based policy advisory and advocacy firmThe firm announced the appointment via its verified X pa…

…search feature at Legit.ng! Afrobeats star Davido has clapped back at a tweet by fellow Nigerian musician Erigga in a reply that has set social media ablaze, calling the rapper an "imbecile" over what he described as "useless motivation."Erigga had posted a shoutout to musicians who built their careers without the cush…

By Jacob Ajom More facts have emerged from the meeting between the Nigerian delegation led by Chairman of the National Sports Commission Mallam Shehu Dikko and FIFA President at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich on Tuesday. Following the mass resignation of the Ibrahim Gusau-led Board of the Nigeria Football Federation,…

Nigeria wakes to major concerns over mounting subnational debt as 12 governors approach the end of their tenures, while INEC raises the alarm over AI-powered disinformation ahead of the 2027 elections. Federal workers are demanding a N300,000 minimum wage amid rising living costs, the House of Representatives is probin…

By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo Industry experts have said Nigerian farmers are trapped in poverty by low productivity and supply chain gaps that can cost smallholders up to 60 per cent of their produce. They spoke recently at the second edition of the Climate Smart Agriculture Dialogue Series organised by TransGreen F…

…Policy Address/NGWF Presentation at the event organised by the Global Compact Network Nigeria. The theme of this year’s event, “Financing a Dignified Future: Aligning Business Action, Policy and Capital,” was held in Lagos. The forum is a high-level, exclusive CEO Roundtable and Leadership Dialogue Discussion that brin…

Nigeria and Germany have taken fresh steps to strengthen their aviation relations, by reviewing and ratifying existing Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), following plans by the German aviation group to further expand its operations in Nigeria. The agreements were reached, when the Minister of Aviation and Aerospa…

The World Bank Group has said it will support reforms to Nigeria’s electricity tariff and subsidy frameworks as part of efforts to restore financial sustainability in the power sector. The World Bank disclosed this in its Country Partnership Framework for the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the period FY26-FY32. Accord…

…Federal Government has said a sustained increase in domestic revenue will be critical to Nigeria’s efforts to secure an investment-grade sovereign credit rating. The government said it would focus on raising revenue, improving the efficiency of public spending and strengthening debt affordability while consolidating ga…

Across Nigerian farms, market stalls and WhatsApp groups, one word is triggering fear, hope and fury in equal measure: Genetically Modified Organism. To some, it is the scientific answer to hunger — cowpea that yields 20 bags instead of 4, maize that survives drought and pests. To others, it is a Trojan horse — seeds w…

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, SAN, said his administration resisted attempts to undermine the association’s independence and remained firm in defending constitutional democracy and the rule of law. Osigwe made the declaration last Friday while presenting his final annual report at the j…

…national security. In 36 years of service, Ajayi has seen virtually every dimension of Nigeria’s security challenges. He joined the DSS as a cadet and steadily rose through the ranks, acquiring experience across the intelligence and security architecture before reaching the pinnacle of the Service. In doing so, he made…

…Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Insurance, said the company’s compliance with the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 should not be viewed as the end of the recapitalisation process but as a new baseline for sustainable operations. “This confirmation is a moment worth marking, but it is not the finish lin…

…that the HIV response continues to thrive towards ending HIV/AIDS in Oyo State and Nigeria at large,” he said. He called for greater involvement of the state’s 33 Local Government Areas in HIV planning, budgeting, and implementation, including integrating HIV priorities into local government development plans and budge…

The state leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress has appealed to the Rivers State Government to give sacked local government workers another chance to prove that they are genuine employees. The NLC appealed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State Local Government Service Commission to review the decision by way…

…agency’s regulatory reforms and their impact on local manufacturing and investment in Nigeria’s health products sector. According to a statement shared on the agency’s official X account on Wednesday, Adeyeye spoke at the Invest Nigeria Conference & Expo 4.0, hosted by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Eko…

…Office outlined the entry rules British passport holders must meet before flying to NigeriaTravellers without a valid travel document or those carrying a passport reported as lost or stolen face automatic denial at the Nigerian borderNigeria has also scrapped visa on arrival, meaning all visa applications must now be c…

…International Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria ACSPN, held at the National Open University Conference Centre, Abuja. Represented by National Commissioner, Sani Adam, SAN, Amupitan who spoke on the theme, “Media, Technology and Elections in Africa: Navigating Digital Dis…