…have provided about $109m in US health assistance over five years, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. Mahama also linked the rejection of the compact to the Accra Reset, an initiative aimed at reducing Africa’s dependence on external health financing and strengthening local capacity to produce medici…

…and development partners, saying government alone could not provide all the resources required to develop the education sector. He said ANCOPSS would continue to support policies and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education in Ondo State while encouraging the government to consolidate its interventions.…

…would give councils and other social housing providers a better opportunity to purchase social homes before they are sold outside the sector.” It said the move was aimed at retaining social housing stock amid “efforts to strengthen homelessness prevention and ensure that social housing is allocated to people who need i…

…rose by 27.49% to N1.05 trillion in 2025PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.F…

…with a swift and dismissive responsePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has clapped back at a social media user who levelled a disturbing accusation against her following a post about her upcoming project.…

…Zion listed several Nigerian ministers with global impact while arguing that churches contribute more to Nigeria than the federal governmentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Bishop Ibro Zion has come out strongly against social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known a…

…The Citizen under the old arrangement, Nigerians were required to secure a visa before purchasing any flight tickets to Tanzania, a process that could take close to two months to complete. Applications under the Referred Visa Category also required direct clearance from either the Principal Immigration Officer or the D…

…skills for beneficiaries across the statePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Ibadan, Oyo state — The federal government has launched a new phase of its National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRDS) programme in Oyo state, combining artific…

…with one of the smallest budgets, or should we consider how we can mobilise more resources?” The minister further urged journalists to ask the right questions and investigate budget provisions thoroughly instead of concluding without sufficient context.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He said effect…

…simply as Mistura said she deposited N300,000 last Wednesday into the scheme to purchase 11 bags of rice at N27,000 per bag. Mistura further said the maturity date for the collection of the items was usually one week after payment, adding that the 11 bags would have cost her N605,000 at the current market price of N55,…

The National Health Insurance Authority has called for a locally led health financing research agenda to guide reforms, expand health insurance coverage and improve financial protection for Nigerians. The Director-General of the NHIA, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the inaugural Nigeria Health Fi…

…was reportedly on duty at the warehouse when the assailants attacked the facility. Sources said the suspected robbers gained entry into the premises and attacked the gateman before removing an unspecified number of motorcycles stored inside the warehouse. The assailants reportedly fled the area after the operation, lea…

Akwa Ibom police accused of detaining woman returning from her 3-month-old son's church dedication after falsely accusing her of child theft An Akwa Ibom resident Nse Obong-Inyang has called out the police over the alleged unlawful detention of his family members. According to Inyang, the incident occurred on Sunday, S…

…proposal linked to the Strait of HormuzPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Ni…

…Dangote separately challenges fuel importsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher 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 Petr…

…What had Elizabeth hidden for ten years?PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Ten years earlier, I stood in our bedroom doorway while Elizabeth packed two suitcases.>Our youngest, Olivia, was four then. She sat on the hallway floor clutching a stuffed…

The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced a nationwide survey to gauge the perceptions and experiences of its officers and stakeholders on corruption, transparency and integrity within the Service. The 2026 Customs Integrity Perception Survey, approved by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, is being con…

Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda finished second in the Men’s Open division at the 2026 Mr Olympia in Las Vegas, United States, as Nick Walker claimed his first title in the competition. Dauda, who won the Mr Olympia title in 2024, finished on 20 points, two behind Walker’s 18, while Derek Lunsford placed third w…

…when making certain decisions, particularly when there is a difference in financial resources. Using drug use as an example, he said a wealthy person's child might have access to overseas treatment and rehabilitation if things went wrong, while someone without similar resources could struggle to recover from the conseq…

…purpose is not rooted in manufacturing or technological advancement, but in becoming a source of global spiritual revival and missionary manpower.He encouraged his audience to remain committed to ministry despite the hardships they face, suggesting that Nigerians are too consumed by survival to recognise their higher c…

…at the Estádio Nacional 24 de SetembroPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nigeria's Super Eagles touched down in Bissau on Monday ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group L match against Guinea-Bissau, scheduled for Tuesday, Septem…

…new Legal Year. Speaking at the occasion, Pastor Sylvanus Ukafia of the Insight Bible Church urged Judges to remain conscious of all their dealings and remember the existence of a greater Judge above who would ultimately bring all works to judgment. Akwa Ibom Chief Judge calls for careful application of AI in Nigeria’s…

Lagos State representative, Danielle Adewusi, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 after defeating 19 other contestants at the pageant’s grand finale in Lagos. The finale was held on Sunday at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, following weeks of competition featuring camp activities, a…

…crops in Kwanga village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 4:45 p.m. on September 25, 2026, when troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, responded to a report of the assault. The herder reportedly sustained injuries during the incident…

…several others owed less than N20 billionPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.…