…name changes often carry deep national significance and are part of broader efforts to redefine how countries are represented globally.

…expert also spoke on the renewed public debate over the President’s academic credentials, suggesting that INEC should clearly indicate whether candidates meet constitutional requirements whenever questions arise over submitted documents. He further attributed weak political accountability to both political leaders and…

…governments in attracting investment. He noted that recent reforms introduced by the Federal Government had strengthened macroeconomic stability, improved foreign exchange reserves and created a more predictable environment for local and foreign investors. “From a macroeconomic standpoint, Nigeria has become more stabl…

…UEFA Champions League winner with Liverpool, Henderson brings significant leadership credentials to Stamford Bridge after captaining both club and country during his career. His signing continues Chelsea’s shift towards recruiting proven, experienced players under Alonso, following the recent arrivals of Danny Welbeck.…

…saying their accomplishments would strengthen the pool of skilled professionals needed for the development of the Niger Delta. He said the performance of the scholars demonstrated that the Federal Government’s investment in education under the programme was yielding positive results. “Our decision to expand the scholar…

…also reminded authorities that the Coroner Laws of Ebonyi State, Osun State and the Federal Capital Territory require inquests into sudden, violent, unnatural or suspicious deaths. “The media should therefore join the demand for the investigation of the aforementioned cases of suspicious deaths. They must not be swept…

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered a 2 year and 3 year Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, Savings Bonds for August 2026 subscription. The 2-year saving bond due on August 12, 2028, was offered at an interest rate of 13.96 percent per annum and the 3-year bond at 14.96 percent per annum…

…will be N40 million.” Responding to requests from the President of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation, Engr. Bright Idahosa, Diri promised to facilitate the introduction of Scrabble at the 2028 National Sports Festival scheduled to be hosted by the state and also support Nigerian players participating in the World Youth S…

…with Lagos set to stage African football’s biggest annual awards ceremony. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the event will be held at the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, bringing together the continent’s top players, coaches, administrators and football stake…

…export promotion initiatives implemented under the current leadership in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The statement added that NEPC had also implemented a third-party certification programme covering HACCP, FDA, HALAL and ISO standards, enabling more than 150 exporters to secure international…

…preaches in commercial buses Recall that two weeks ago, the Senate passed the redrafted Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing heavy penalties for various road and transit-related infractions. Among the newly established rules is a N50,000 penalty targeting individuals who trade, hawk,…

…tax practitioners and individuals engaged in virtual asset activities, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to expand the country’s tax base and strengthen compliance within the rapidly growing digital economy. In a public notice issued on Monday, the NRS said it had formally released the Guidelines on the Tax…

The Federal Ministry of Works has begun an assessment of flood-affected sections along the Benin-Sagamu Expressway following recent torrential rainfall that disrupted movement on parts of the highway. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, stated this on Monday while inspecting the affected sections at the Ore corridor in…

…saying the experience left him frustrated and disrupted his travel plans despite the Federal Government’s passport reform efforts. Ike, in a series of posts on X on Sunday, recounted what he called a four-month ordeal, saying the delays, repeated payments and administrative processes forced him to spend far more than e…

…plea for prayers and called out people who ignored calls for help when the singer needed them mostSt Janet's death sparked a wave of reactions online, with fans and followers divided over faith, forgiveness, and how the singer lived her lifePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A friend o…

…to criticism that followed the death of Mary Habila, a staff member attached to the Federal Ministry of Works, whose death in June sparked widespread reactions on social media. According to the minister, some individuals sought to politicise the incident by demanding his dismissal. “Power and might don’t belong to soci…

…Is that not part of the rule? You can pray alone but not generally." Another viewer, #CeleDelene, wrote, "At that moment I switched off my TV because I knew that meeting go long. He can't win HOH again. Imagine commanding someone to pray. I can't deal." Mayokun & 3 Ors (#Olatu125) also criticised the Head of House, say…

…the men's and women's World Cups, to private backing.The proposal sparked unprecedented outrage across global football. UEFA led a fierce campaign against the initiative, with all 55 member associations threatening a complete boycott of FIFA tournaments. UEFA severely criticized the plan, accusing FIFA of "using our sp…

…hit Ted Lasso is returning after a three-year hiatus, and according to the cast, they needed no warm-up to get back on the pitch. “It felt completely and utterly… effortless. Just ridiculously effortless,” Hannah Waddingham told AFP at a press event alongside co-stars Jeremy Swift and Juno Temple ahead of Season 4’s pr…

"I have not heard any statement from government quarters against the k!llings" Bishop Oyedepo knocks Tinubu, tells him to stop "pretending" to be ignorant (video) General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening insecurit…

…visa bond programme permanent for travellers from Nigeria and 49 other countries. The Federal Government also barred MDAs from awarding unfunded contracts, the NYSC released fresh orientation camp guidelines for prospective corps members, and fresh cracks emerged within the Obi-Kwankwaso political movement. Also, the W…

…his leadership, Burjeel Holdings expanded through brands including Burjeel, Medeor, LLH Hospital, and Lifecare before listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). Vayalil also became one of the first non-Western billionaires and the first Gulf healthcare billionaire to sign The Giving Pledge, pledging most of hi…

…investment stance in the first half of 2026, channeling the bulk of their assets into Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) securities that climbed to ₦17.40 trillion by the end of June, according to a review by Cowry Assets Management Limited. The figure marks a rise from ₦16.33 […] The post N17.40trn in FGN bonds shows…

…quest for a better tax administration. Nigeria’s tax system is changing quickly. The Federal […] The post Tax Ombud and professionals: The debate on transparent tax administration appeared first on Tribune Online.

…the administration of former military President Ibrahim Babangida. Before joining the Federal Executive Council, he had built an outstanding career in the federal civil service, rising to the rank of Permanent Secretary and serving in strategic ministries, including Finance, Trade and National Planning. Widely acknowle…