Despite the Federal Government’s reforms, aimed at easing the challenges associated with sourcing foreign exchange in the country, a report, by the Manufacturers ‘ Association of Nigeria (MAN), revealed that sourcing forex was a major issue for the manufacturers, in the second half of 2026. The post Foreign exchange, h…

…that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited cannot successfully operate the government-owned refineries. Obasanjo recently reiterated his position in an interview aired on television by Sony Irabor Live, arguing that public-private partnerships offered a better model for running major government assets. “One o…

…in Enugu State following the approval of a new minimum pension of N32,000 for local government retirees by the state government, with payments expected to begin once adminisatrative processes are completed. The government has also approved the enrolment of all local government pensioners into the state’s free health in…

…public office should primarily be viewed as an opportunity to serve. “To me, being in government is to serve. I don’t have to be president. I don’t have to even be vice president. These are things that are in the hands of Almighty Allah. “But the fact remains that the situation, as it is today, one has to look at it be…

Residents and commuters along the Mowe-Ofada Road in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have lamented the abandonment of the road project, saying its poor condition has disrupted businesses and driven up transportation costs. PUNCH Metro correspondents, who visited the area on Thursday, observed t…

…strategy, shifting from building basic technology infrastructure to expanding online government services, automating public administration and using digital platforms to formalise businesses. The push is part of a broader economic modernisation agenda under Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the renowned economist and former Go…

The Federal Government has announced plans to connect all riverine communities across Nigeria to telecommunications services by mid-2027. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Sunday at Obighoro, a riverine community in Warri North Local Government Area of De…

The Federal Government has identified more than 4,000 abandoned mine pits across Plateau State as potential sites for new investments in energy, tourism and fishery, following decades of mining activities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said the government was seeking private investors willing…

…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues New figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that the South East records the highest share of households with electricity access in Nigeria, while the North East sits at the bott…

…to participate. It said the result demonstrated that Nigerians could change governments peacefully through the ballot box, adding that opposition cooperation, election monitors and observers also contributed to the outcome. However, the ADC raised questions over the handling of results on IReV, alleging that uploads we…

…that service to humanity was the highest form of leadership. He noted that while governments had enormous responsibilities, sustainable development could be achieved when communities, philanthropists and institutions complemented public efforts. He expressed appreciation to individuals and organisations whose support a…

…noted that citizens stayed back at polling units and followed results to ward and local government area collation centres to ensure that the figures announced were not altered. The civil society organisation described the just-concluded governorship election as a significant demonstration of how technology, citizen vig…

…5-Star Hostel in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The building, which had about 60 rooms, caved in on Sunday night, July 26, 2026. Vivian, a baker, and Ifeanyi, a Moniepoint PoS machine distributor, popularly known as Don Cash, were both alumni of the…

…Bola Oyebamiji's 444,815 votes.Adeleke secured victory in 19 of the state's 30 local government areas, retaining the governorship for a second term. The result was announced in the early hours of Sunday at the collation centre in Osogbo.Doris Ogala dances and praises Governor Ademola Adeleke after his re-election in th…

…agencies, particularly the police, of partiality and faulted the freezing of the state government’s accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as well as what he described as a delay of more than two hours in uploading results from 470 polling units by the Independent National Electoral Commission,…

…including the distribution of Jollof rice and drinks at a polling unit in Isokan Local Government Area, which caused disorder, alongside harassment of an observer. The human rights group declared that the reported incidents violate Sections 125, 131 and 132 of the Electoral Act 2026 which criminalise bribery, undue inf…

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritising security, harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development, and deepening strategic partnerships anchored on mutual respect and trust. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant, Media and…

…Najeem Salaam, finished third with 17,180 votes. Adeleke won 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured 11. Salaam did not win any, including his home council of Ejigbo. The result represents a significant increase in Adeleke’s electoral margin compared with the 2022 governorship election, whe…

…Congress, who scored 444,815 votes. The governor won 19 of the state's 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won 11. The African Democratic Congress candidate, Najeem Salaam, came third with 17,180 votes.

…said the outcome of the election sent a strong message that political influence and government resources could not indefinitely suppress the will of the people. He said the Osun election had demonstrated the importance of protecting votes and ensuring that citizens were able to freely exercise their democratic rights.…

…suspected kidnappers during a raid on a criminal hideout at Mista-Ali in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was conducted at about 5:30 p.m. on August 14, 2026 following intelligence reports on the activities of suspected kidnappers operating in the area. The troops raided the identified hideou…

…117,000 of them presented at a party gatheringA former PRP chairman, about 20 ex-local government chairmen, and a former House of Representatives member were among those who defected to the APCThe party said it would verify and integrate new members into ward and local government structures as more registration returns…

…Progressives Congress, who scored 444,815 votes. Adeleke won 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won 11. The African Democratic Congress candidate, Najeem Salaam, came third with 17,180 votes. The result secured Adeleke a second term after he was elected governor in 2022 on the platform of the…

…E&P) Joint Venture has launched a new multi-year grant programme to support Nigerian non-governmental organisations delivering measurable social impact across the country.Known as Impact FIRST: Heritage, the initiative is designed to provide sustained funding and long-term partnership support to outstanding NGOs that h…

…significant lesson for politicians who believe that political power and the machinery of government could be deployed to determine electoral outcomes irrespective of the wishes of the electorate. He recalled that he had warned in his last newsletter that the rule of law must take precedence over political interests, ad…