The Athena Election Observatory has said intense political competition and technological upgrades deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission helped safeguard electoral integrity during the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. The Athena Election Observatory is an independent electoral int…

…across AfricaThe programme runs three participation tracks, a Hackathon, Startup Pitch Competition, and Social Impact TrackSelected participants can access funding, expert mentorship, and strategic partnershipsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has expe…

…seek user consent for personalised advertising on iPhones and iPads after Germany’s competition authority raised concerns about its treatment of third-party apps. German regulator, Bundeskartellamt, said on its website on Monday that Apple had offered commitments to address its concerns, which have now been made bindin…

…BusinessDay reports that more than 500 digital lending operators appear in the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s approval database. The sector, however, faces growing regulatory scrutiny, with enforcement of digital lending rules receiving renewed attention.2. Thrift fashion businessesNigeria’s c…

…feed!BBNaija Season 11 housemate Neche Maduagwu has voluntarily walked away from the competition, delivering a shock exit that left her colleagues visibly shaken.The 25-year-old lawyer and entrepreneur gathered her fellow contestants in the lounge before breaking the news, telling them she was choosing to leave that sa…

…age. He competed in skiing events as a youth in Australia and later participated in competitions across Europe and North America.Five facts about Michael Darby. Photo: Charles Sykes/Bravo (modified by author)>For his education, Darby pursued his undergraduate studies in construction engineering and business development…

…and 14 other African countries for the next launch. >The development could intensify competition among African telecom operators as companies explore satellite technology to close coverage gaps. For now, the DRC has become the continent’s first commercial proving ground for whether satellite-to-phone connectivity can e…

…the enhanced capital position provides a stronger foundation for sustainable growth as competition intensifies across Nigeria’s insurance industry. The insurer is also expected to have greater capacity to underwrite risks and pursue larger business opportunities as the sector adjusts to the higher capital requirements…

…second consecutive week. The recognition further strengthens Sultex’s position in the competition, granting him immunity for the week, just as he previously claimed the title in the preceding week. Sultex’s back-to-back victory comes as housemates continue to battle for viewer support and recognition as the competition…

…in grants to female business owners through its inaugural Spark A Gem Challenge, a competition run under the bank's Women-Preneur Pitch-a-Ton programme, designed to unlock growth opportunities for women-led businesses in Nigeria. The competition drew 356 applications from women entrepreneurs operating across multiple s…

…units but as a broader form of electoral corruption capable of distorting political competition and undermining voters’ freedom of choice. The organisation described the practice as “electoral terrorism against constitutional democracy”, arguing that politicians with greater financial resources could use money to purch…

…set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the country’s poor run in international competitions, with particular focus on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons, 10-time Women’s AFCON champions and holders, were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the ongoing to…

…and businesses11 Plc follows suit, cutting LPG rate to ₦980/kg, highlighting price competition among suppliersRainoil and PPMC maintain prices, indicating mixed movements in the LPG market despite recent reductionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with…

…crisis” carry a dangerously belligerent tone. Democracy cannot survive when political competition is reduced to a brutal contest in which anything goes. Most disturbing was the reported statement attributed to the 74-year-old sitting senator, Francis Fadahunsi, directing that members of the Accord Party, their wives an…

…are superior! Infact numerous Areas! There are also areas men are superior! These whole competition is not necessary! Nature has made men leaders! God too made them Heads! Let us allow them Lead while we contribute to make the leadership worthwhile! "I'm Sonia chisom Chukwu and I'm a pick me!" by Linda Ikeji at 13/08/2…

…100 metres. “We are now coming out to the starting point. You know, it will be an unfair competition. We will do our best. But let us see what the result will be before we can say decisively which step we will take. “I am very optimistic about victory. In fact, we are joyous.” The development brings the number of polit…

…would make history by becoming the seventh different nation to reach the final since the competition adopted its current format in 1998. Malawi had reached the last four after defeating Ghana 2-1 in the quarter-finals, a result that also secured their place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Their victory ov…

…withdrew in the face of scathing criticism, a plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including World Cups. FIFA hit back on Saturday at efforts “to undermine” football’s governing body and Infantino. However, Monday’s joint letter from UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC retorted: “Leadership in football is no…

…KwaZulu-Natal and parts of the Western Cape. The attacks, often fuelled by claims of job competition and criminality, led to looting of shops owned by foreigners, assaults and forced displacements, sparking outrage in Nigeria and across the continent. In response to the escalating violence, the federal government said…

…of his life, said his international experience helped him remain composed throughout the competition. “I’ve been fencing longer than I haven’t been fencing. I knew how to stay calm, stay relaxed and take each match one at a time,” he said. He also credited the home crowd for helping him secure the historic victory. “It…

…of the Wale Edun Boxing Hall of Fame at the weekend, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The competition, sponsored by former Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, was held at the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta, the state capital, as part of preparations for the state’s young boxers aged 15 to 19 ahead of the national event…

…Precious Jude and Ajibade Abraham were named the Most Valuable Players, while the competition also produced a First Team comprising 14 male and female players. Overall, the three-day basketball combine featured 150 young prospects, comprising 100 boys and 50 girls drawn mainly from Oyo State, as well as 15 coaches, wit…

…gathered that the three confederations have also held initial talks about organising competitions themselves amid the backlash against Infantino. UEFA has previously threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions, and PA understands that its decision to hold preliminary discussions with AFC and CONCACAF about coordinating t…

…His versatility, leadership and technical quality are expected to add further depth and competition to Arsenal’s midfield. The 29-year-old leaves Newcastle after making 195 appearances for the club and helping them win the Carabao Cup. He is also coming to the Emirates with a wealth of experience, having captained the…

…rice industry's survivalRising production costs push local millers to shut down amid competition from cheaper importsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, a…