…other social events. She said the practice constitutes the misuse and abuse of the national currency and is prohibited under Ghana's laws. "The Bank of Ghana wishes to issue a warning to the general public for using the banknotes and coins to create money bouquets, money cakes for weddings, for birthdays, for graduatio…

…to come to terms with his sudden passingGospel singer Esther Igbekele shared an emotional tribute, recalling spending time with Okanlawon during her recent trip to the UKThe circumstances surrounding the choir master’s death remain unclear as tributes continue to pour in.PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred sour…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that Nigerians living abroad sent $950 million in diaspora remittances…

…service delivery at the tertiary facility. It stressed that, in line with international labour standards, including ILO Conventions 87 and 98 on freedom of association and the right to organise and bargain collectively, and the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended), freedo…

…They also qualify as government securities under the Company Income Tax Act and Personal Income Tax Act, making them eligible for tax exemption for pension funds, among other investors. The bonds are listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited and qualify as liquid assets for liquidity ratio calculations for banks. The DMO…

…Mr Dafe Akpeneye. NERC said the regulatory intervention followed severe operational inefficiencies, failure to meet required capital expenditure targets and a cumulative market debt exceeding ₦456.5 billion. The intervention was issued pursuant to the Electricity Act 2023, the commission said. Under the order, NERC app…

…For businesses, manufacturers, and importers relying on foreign exchange for international trade, this currency stability offers much-needed predictability for cost planning. Analysts note that the trajectory of the naira in upcoming trading sessions will hinge on sustained foreign reserve buffers, persistent dollar de…

…litrePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! 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.More Nigerian filling stations have reduced their petrol pump prices as co…

…infrastructure and employment opportunities into the country. Questioning the rationale behind agitation for the suspension of the subsidy removal, he said, “Tell me, what exactly will bring investors? What will bring jobs? Tell me. “It is when foreign investors see that you are healthy, your economy is healthy, and yo…

…issuing a red weather alert and urging residents to remain indoors as exceptionally heavy rain battered areas around Barcelona. By Sunday, October 4, two people had died and another was missing, according to Catalan authorities. Catalan President Salvador Illa confirmed on Sunday that a man died in Tordera, north of Ba…

…in the process. "The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects for criminal conspiracy, obstruction of public officers on duty, assault, and malicious damage,the statement read. "On 3rd October, 2026, at about 0900hrs, operatives attached to the 'E' Division Patrol Team, while on routine enforcement of Oper…

…also dismissed VDM's 2025 trip to China as a milestone, claiming he had personally been conducting business with Chinese partners since 2010."We have started doing deals with the Chinese since 2010. I was still a baby when I started doing business with the Chinese so you are still a small boy," he said.The cleric went…

…(DSS) and the Police combing Imo forest in search of kidnapped members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Another headline features the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) calling for far-reaching constitutional and electoral reforms, including a 50 per cent threshold for presidential elections and the resolution…

…commended the retired traffic warden, popularly known as Aunty Anifat, for her professionalism, discipline, resilience and dedication to traffic management during her years of service with the Ogun State Police Command, describing what she called “her infectious commitment to duty” as rare and worthy of emulation. The…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience covering security issues and counterinsurgency in Nigeria and across Africa.Owo, Ondo State - A combined operation by the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (…

…throughout his decades in the spotlight, attributing much of his stability to his personal habits.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He said he reads extensively and listens to classical music regularly, describing the genre as "music for cerebral appreciation" that does no…

…climbPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! 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.The price of cooking gas across Nigeria continues to shift by location, wi…

Egyptian security forces arrested six journalists working for the independent investigative journalism platform Matsda2sh last month, with their whereabouts unknown, Human Rights Watch said. Security forces arrested the journalists in raids across the country. They are: Abdallah Qadry, Mohamed Ashraf Abu Emeira, Islam…

A 38-year-old businessman, Philip Tunde, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after 4.80kg of c+c@ine was allegedly recovered from his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The NDLEA said Tunde was arre£sted on September 27 at the joint screening po…

…Ohafia Council of Chiefs and Elders. The confirmation message, made available to journalists by the Publicity Secretary of the community, Ifeanyi Okali, said: “Until his passing, HRH Eze Ukoha was the Ezieogo/Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ujuruezie, Ohafia, and Kpoke I of Ekeluogo Ebem Autonomous Community, in Ohafia Local G…

…on social media. A video capturing a brazen, daylight robbery by suspected armed criminals targeting Point of Sale (POS) operators at the popular Aroma Junction in Awka, Anambra State, has gone viral on social media. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The assailants arrived at the bustling junctio…

Gospel singer Kehinde Adegbodu shared an emotional post marking his first birthday since the death of his twin brother TaiwoTaiwo Adegbodu, one half of the beloved Nigerian gospel duo the Adegbodu Twins, passed away on March 1, 2026Kehinde's birthday tribute moved fans to tears, with many flooding the comments to comfo…

…He was on the late-night show in 1993-94, appearing in 23 episodes of the fifth and final season in sketches like “Wheel of Dozens,” “All Up in the Family,” and the “Dirty Dozens Tournament of Champions.” He later starred in Fox’s short-lived 1998 comedy Getting Personal and appeared in films such as Jacob’s Ladder (19…

…2-1 Nations League defeat by Portugal. As reported by BBC Sport on Sunday, Haaland signalled to the bench and was substituted in the 67th minute, with Jørgen Strand Larsen coming on in his place. The nature and severity of the injury are yet to be confirmed. The setback comes at an important time for City, who travel t…

…The Dangote IPO is different in one crucial respect: it is backed by a real, operational, cash-generating asset. But the structural risks remain. The Nigerian Exchange lacks depth. Liquidity is thin. Exit options for retail investors are constrained. And the same regulatory apparatus that allowed N800 billion to vanish…