…rates fell to N1,375, narrowing the gap with the official rate to about N45Rising external reserves and oil prices support the naira, but traders will watch whether gains can continuePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, e…

…N79.39 trillion in May 2023. According to a further breakdown by the DMO, Nigeria’s external debt rose by 28.4 percent to $54.52 billion as of June 2026, while domestic debt increased by 55 percent to N91.59 trillion. In a more specific calculation, the country’s current N166.79 trillion debt means that each Nigerian o…

…state lines and into West African markets,” according to the Minister of State for Regional Development, Hon. Uba Maigari Ahmadu, who told USAFRICA Business Week® 2026, in a keynote on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s regional development agenda at the September 23 gathering during United Nations General Assembly high-lev…

…Osayi said about NigeriaThe controversy began after Osayi's sermon at the International Eagles Conference (IEC) 2026, where he described Nigeria as a nation with a unique spiritual calling. He argued that the country's ongoing suffering is a form of divine preparation rather than a consequence of poor leadership, urgin…

…2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign has stirred controversy far beyond the final scoreline, with the Instagram activity of goalkeeper Maduka Okoye drawing attention from Nigerian football fans in the hours that followed.Okoye, who plays for Italian club Udinese, posted a picture of himself in the Super Eagle…

…marks a significant moment in recognising one of Africa's most celebrated screen personalities. Edochie, widely known for his portrayal of Okonkwo in the 1987 adaptation of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, has long been regarded as a cornerstone of African storytelling on screen. The Accra-based celebration brings to…

…a full and unreserved retraction and apology in at least two widely circulated national newspapers as well as on his social media platforms. She is also seeking a restraining order against him and his agents, alongside an order compelling the removal of all allegedly defamatory content.On his part, Obasi raised a preli…

…seeking damages of ₦1 billion, a retraction and public apology, ₦50 million in additional relief, 10 per cent post-judgment interest, among other demands. The two actresses appeared before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja for the latest proceedings in the case. Photos circulating online showed J…

…& Emma Ujah The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that the nation’s Net External Reserve had plunged to a mere $859 million as of the second quarter of 2023, a clear negative position unprecedented in the history of the bank, and also less than a month imports bill. The apex bank said, three years after, it ha…

…The prosecution also called Joseph Wilhelm, a special agent with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations, who said several applications had been uninstalled from Flynn’s phone before his wife’s death. Among them was an AI music-generating application which Wilhelm said “related to his relationship with Alleigha Botn…

…working in construction management, and bought a small house near mine. He dated occasionally, but no relationship lasted long.Whenever someone left, he shrugged as though departure were the natural ending of love.Gabriel stayed with Valerie.They never married.I heard about them through mutual friends and the occasiona…

The Gusau International Airport (GIA) in Zamfara State had passed the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)’s quality assurance tests and inspections just days before it begins commercial operations next month. This development followed the ongoing plans to begin commercial operations at the airport, with bi…

…was currently at its peak in the central and southern states. He said the agency’s seasonal forecast did not indicate that rainfall would end before September, urging residents to pay attention to its daily weather forecasts. “We are still within the rainy season. We give daily weather forecasts; we are in September, a…

…the idea in Benue. According to Kula, the move would strengthen the professional management of government communication while improving public enlightenment, crisis communication and the response to misinformation and disinformation. He also backed the institute’s proposal for regular training of government spokesperso…

…the disease. Mr Gusau said the exercise was organised to seek the support of the traditional institutions in the fight against rabies. He underscored the important role of the traditional rulers in creating awareness to encourage regular vaccination of dogs and other pets. The director urged individuals and families wh…

…violence cannot be left to government alone, urging individuals, families, professionals, religious and traditional leaders and institutions to take responsibility for preventing abuse and protecting survivors. Pedro, represented by the ministry’s Director of Advisory Services and Judicial Liaison, Folashade Anibaba-Bo…

…have yet to be released. When contacted, the security adviser to the governor on Internal Affairs, Joseph Har, confirmed the incident but said that the actual number of people kidnapped was unknown, adding that the incident had been reported to the relevant security agencies, who he said were already working on it. He…

…readiness. “These timely interventions once again reflect the proactiveness and operational readiness of the Lagos State Government under the administration of Mr Governor to safeguard residents and ensure public order. “LASEMA remains fully mobilised and on high alert to respond to all emergencies across the state,” h…

…that she purchased the Expression of Interest form on May 13, 2026, provided additional financial support to the party, and was screened on May 20, 2026, by a panel chaired by former Governor Sam Egwu. According to her, she was the only aspirant from Abia Central that appeared for the screening. “We were screened on th…

…decision to step back from work and put several opportunities on hold to focus on her final yearBlessing opened up about the late nights, self-doubt, and sacrifices that shaped her journey to graduating with a First ClassPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Goog…

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…and other security institutions must be allowed to carry out their duties professionally and within the law in the interest of public safety and order. He noted that any person dissatisfied with an arrest, detention or judicial decision has the constitutional right to seek redress through established legal channels, ad…

…should reinforce the importance of accurate membership records, transparent internal processes and disciplined candidate selection by political parties. Obiano, however, said electoral credibility was not created by courts or electoral bodies alone, but also depended on the conduct of political parties, professionalism…

…has decided to leave Lionel Messi’s No. 10 shirt vacant for their upcoming international fixtures. Messi is preparing to wear the iconic shirt for the final time, in a specially arranged farewell match against Benin this October. But AFA has announced that they will leave the iconic No. 10 shirt vacant during the Septe…

…his victory in the Udu State Constituency bye-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on September 19, 2026. Guwor administered the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Membership to Okolosi during Tuesday’s plenary. The swearing-in was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the 199…