…banking and the economy.The Lagos State Government has launched its 2026 skills development programme for tradesmen and artisans, targeting 1,200 beneficiaries in an eight-week initiative designed to boost productivity, expand employment opportunities and strengthen small businesses.The programme, organised by the Mini…

…to his legs with a red rope, while a young man beside him looks unbothered. In a recent development, Four suspects have been arrested, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend others linked to the incident. His death has sparked widespread condemnation from the National Association of Nigerian Students and the UNIJOS Alu…

…being no provision for such borrowing in the approved appropriation. He described the development as part of a broader pattern of financial mismanagement. “This is not an isolated incident. It fits into a disturbing pattern that has become the defining signature of the Tinubu administration: duplication, opacity and re…

…having an active asylum application. Immigration attorney Charles Kuck described the development as unprecedented in his decades of legal practice. “In 38 years practising immigration law, I had never seen this,” he said, adding that, “And I know it’s happening to lots of people.”

Director, Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Fabio Rabbani, has lauded the Director-General Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, for prioritising staff training in partnership with ICAO, International Air Transport Association (IATA), and…

…initiative reinforces the financial institution’s commitment to supporting enterprise development beyond traditional banking solutions by creating an interactive knowledge-sharing platform for emerging and established business leaders. The statement quoted the Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at Ecobank N…

…one of the most significant investments in Africa and a model for the type of industrial development required to drive Nigeria’s economic growth aspirations. “You cannot be Minister in charge of Industry and not visit the Dangote Refinery,” Enoh stated. “This facility matters because of what it represents for Nigerian…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P) Joint Venture (JV) for PML 53 and PML 54, in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), have officially begun the transplantation of 100,000 nursery-raised indigenous tree seedlin…

…the conduct of local government elections across 20 LGAs and 37 Local Council Development Areas as evidence of improved security, saying not a single ballot box was snatched, and no voter was harmed throughout the exercise.He reaffirmed the constitutional role of the Nigeria Police Force, saying its duties went beyond…

…Comrade Olowoyobiojo Kayode urged the chairman to deepen investments in youth development, digital innovation, and employment opportunitiesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience…

…local realities, the World Bank Group’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President for Development Economics, Indermit Gill, warned on Wednesday. Gill gave the warning while delivering the keynote address at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja, organised by the Central Bank of Nigeria in collaboration with th…

…as he urged Nigerians to learn from those painful episodes to foster unity and national development. Obasanjo spoke in Umuahia during the 60th memorial service held in honour of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, Gen. Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, who was assassinated on July 29, 1966. The former Preside…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday urged the newly constituted South-West Development Commission to measure its success not by the volume of its internal processes but by the quality of roads built, jobs created, businesses supported and communities transformed. Shettima made the remarks when he received the c…

…both heroes and villains from the growing Afriwood Universe. Other characters already in development include Udo, Ije, and Zazuu.Afriwood Studios says the milestone is part of a long-term plan to build a connected African entertainment universe that spans comics, animation, films, games, music, collectables, merchandis…

…Africa's largest stock market listing.SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama confirmed the development saying the refinery's advisers are already working with company officials and the regulator to move the application forward. The SEC says it sees no regulatory hurdles as Dangote Refinery advances plans for its highly a…

…of our greatest national assets and one of the most important determinants of our future development trajectory. But we must be clear: a youthful population does not automatically translate into a demographic dividend." by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 5:47 PM | Share this Story

…collaboration was aimed at enhancing effective policing, internal security and national development. The IGP stressed the importance of strong collaboration among security agencies in addressing the lingering security challenges facing the country. He described the study presented by the college as timely and highly re…

…having an active asylum application. Immigration attorney Charles Kuck described the development as unprecedented in his decades of legal practice. "In 38 years practising immigration law, I had never seen this," he said. "And I know it's happening to lots of people."

…Area Commanders, regional officers, school administrators, security stakeholders, and development partners from across the state.

…and reject this proposal we still have our planned expansion of the Forward programme (development funds) of $2.7 billion as previously presented. "In total for the upcoming cycle starting as of January 1, 2027, each member association will have the possibility of access up to $40 million per member association under t…

…commented on the settlement at the time of reporting.The settlement marks the latest development in the legal dispute, which attracted widespread attention following the filing of the lawsuit last year. With the agreement now reached, the case is expected to be formally dismissed once the required court documents are f…

…in a letter addressed to the APC State Chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Lawal.. Reacting to the development in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, the Chairman of SDP State Chairmen in Nigeria, Mr Femi Olaniyi (Ferrari),said the Osun chapter of the party remained intact and had not endorsed any political party or candidate. Ol…

…transiting the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait at its southern tip. The latest developments came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel visited Washington to meet with Trump as the pair seek to patch over public disagreements on the war. Both sides described the meeting as positive, with Netanyahu saying i…

…with imagination, the initiative reflects Sandtex's commitment to education, youth development and community engagement. It also demonstrates how colour can inspire innovation, transform homes and communities, and contribute to positive social change. Through the competition, participating students were challenged to i…

…State, calling for a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident. The development comes amid reports by BBC Hausa that many people were feared killed during the violence, although the exact casualty figure had yet to be officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report. In a statement signed by its…