…and are aimed at building a stronger fiscal foundation, creating a more productive economy, strengthening institutions, attracting investment, improving infrastructure and expanding opportunities for young Nigerians. According to Tinubu, the objective is to enable Nigeria to "compete more meaningfully and purposefully…
…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.The Nigerian naira recorded gains against the British pound, the US dollar, and the euro in the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, continuing a run of positive…
Some betrayals don't reveal their full weight until the silence that follows. When the sun came up after my daughter's wedding, I learned that even the darkest endings can hide an unexpected ally.PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! >The morning of Stella's wedding, I stood at the window…
…Says subsidy removal necessary to save Nigeria’s economy By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday cautioned politicians against heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no political office is worth the life of any Nigerian. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 7th Ann…
…to Bolaji Fasomade, an investment analyst, Uber did not shut down because of Nigeria’s economy but because it could no longer compete effectively. “Uber isn’t shutting down because of Nigeria’s economy; it’s shutting down because it can no longer innovate and compete effectively in the Nigerian market,” he said. Also r…
…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Nigerian motorists are bracing for further increases at the pump after Brent crude oil crossed $95 per barrel, driven by military escalations around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's…
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan proposed a mock presidential election to test voter accreditation and result transmission systems before 2027Amupitan warned that AI-generated fake videos, audio and images pose a serious threat to the credibility of the 2027 general electionsINEC outlined a five-point strategy to tac…
Afrobeats star Davido publicly responded to a tweet by rapper Erigga that celebrated musicians who built their careers without family moneyDavido defended artists from wealthy backgrounds who still worked hard, dismissing Erigga's post as 'useless motivation'Fans divided sharply over whether Erigga's tweet was a direct…
…while retaining its B3 rating. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the government’s medium-term objective was to move Nigeria firmly towards investment-grade status. “Our medium-term ambition is to place Nigeria firmly on the path to investment grade,” Oyedele said in a sta…
The US government published the names and photos of 30 Nigerian nationals currently held in immigration detention facilities across multiple statesThe individuals were arrested in cities ranging from Los Angeles and Houston to New York and Atlanta on charges including wire fraud, identity theft, and money launderingSev…
…to create opportunities for themselves and contribute meaningfully to the state’s economy. According to the governor, the Free Skills Acquisition Centres provide residents with access to vocational and entrepreneurial training at no cost, creating pathways to establish businesses, secure employment and improve their li…
The Austrian government has published its official list of shortage occupations for 2026, covering roles across healthcare, engineering, and constructionNurses, physicians, train drivers, and electrical engineers are among the professions Austria says it cannot fill with local workers aloneForeign nationals who qualify…
…toward 15.4 percent. Linking these outcomes to the administration's $1 trillion economy target by 2030, the President emphasized major infrastructure projects, including the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, the Lagos-Kano rail corridor, and the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project-as transformative assets for t…
Popular content creator Peller gifted a groundnut seller and her daughter N1 million during an Instagram livestream on Monday, 31 August 2026The groundnut seller later posted a distressed video revealing that area boys had visited her apartment multiple times looking for her since the gift went publicThe woman said she…
…has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Federal Government has attracted more than $2 billion in investments for the development of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure and related value chains as it intensifies efforts to reduce transportation costs and pro…
…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.DStv subscribers could soon have more flexibility in choosing what they pay for, following reports that MultiChoice is testing new packages built around sports and entertainment content.The development coul…
…spoke in an interview with DAILY POST, said the growth was evidence that the Nigerian economy was gaining momentum, particularly as the services and agricultural sectors led the expansion. However, he noted that the growth had yet to translate into improved living standards for Nigerians. According to him, the major ch…
…Musk said he believed artificial intelligence would increase the size of the global economy by 20-30 percent, or roughly $20 trillion to $30 trillion, per year. In another virtual address to the ministers, Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis said the achievement of human-level AI would unleash ten times the impact of…
…the protection of Rivers, noting the strategic importance of the state to the nation’s economy. He prayed for a successful tenure for the GOC and reaffirmed the state’s support for him and his troops across the various units and formations in the Niger Delta region. In his remarks, Okoro assured that the division would…
A Nigerian man has announced he secured a room-and-parlour flat with full POP ceiling in a particular area in LagosHe paid N1.4 million for a three-year tenancy, sharing a receipt and photos of the apartment as proof of the successful paymentHis post drew over 522,000 views as Nigerians reacted strongly to the unusuall…
Michael Ogbuefi, a Marine & Offshore Environmental Specialist, has announced his departure from NNPC Limited after 13 months working thereOgbuefi said his time at Nigeria's national oil company gave him a unique perspective on the energy sector that extended beyond professional experienceHis LinkedIn post drew attentio…
…15.4 percent. Yilwatda linked the improved figures to the administration’s $1 trillion economy target by 2030, tying it to plans for an integrated five-port maritime and logistics corridor connecting Lagos, Ondo, Ibom, Port Harcourt and Calabar, complemented by rail and road links such as the Lagos-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano co…
…is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The price of cooking gas has dropped sharply across Nigeria, offering much-needed relief to households struggling with rising food and energy costs.The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly know…
…a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.OPay Digital Services Limited has issued a formal legal warning to an X user identified as Cute Hafserh, with the username @haifah_er_abba, over a post the fintech company says falsely claim…
…NBS. The NBS, in its GDP report released on Monday, said Africa’s most populous economy grew from the 3.89 percent recorded in Q1 2026. The latest figure represents a 0.20 percentage-point increase from the 4.23 percent recorded in the second quarter of 2025. According to the NBS, the country’s nominal GDP stood at N11…