…revealed a public divided by economic pain. While 62.2 percent of respondents indicated a preference for lower lending rates to ease borrowing, 45.1 percent favoured higher rates. Despite the current gloom, the survey offers a glimmer of hope for a gradual recovery. Households expect consumer confidence to improve over…

…September 2026, up from the 52.7 points recorded in August. PMI is a monthly economic indicator that measures the economic health of the manufacturing and services sectors. “The Composite PMI rose from 52.7 points in August to 53.0 points in September 2026, extending the expansion in overall economic activity to a four…

…acting on credible intelligence, arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate in Akure. The suspects allegedly confessed to beingmembers of a four-man syndicate operating in Akure and its environs. A subsequent raid on their hideout in the Olufoam area led to the recovery of a locally made four-round re…

…outing by the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, on Sunday. The commissioner said reports indicated that some of those accompanying the emir allegedly destroyed posters and billboards belonging to President Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other politicians. He said the incident further heightened tensions amid the l…

…boat mishap. The commissioner said the preliminary information available to him indicated that the boat was ferrying passengers when a strong water current swept it into an abandoned barge at a corner of the river, which caused the boat to tumble. “I wish to assure members of the public, particularly families of those…

…A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said there had been no obvious indication that Oke was facing any serious difficulty before his body was discovered. The resident said the circumstances surrounding the death had left members of the community confused, as there was no immediate explanation for what might…

…stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “Preliminary information available to the Command indicates that a tanker truck conveying petroleum product was involved in a road traffic accident and overturned in the process, resulting in the fire, which has spread to nearby shops and buildings. “The driver of the tanker, who w…

…the educational sector, and this outcome now is one of the expectations, and they are indicators that what we are doing is working”. “Let them come back first. When they come back, we are going to host and celebrate them. They are not the only ones. There are others that we are going to unveil by the time we celebrate…

…of kidnappers holding the prospective NYSC members in Imo State after intelligence indicated that the camp had been mined with improvised explosive devices. The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, disclosed on Saturday that operatives had located the suspected camp where the victims were being held but could…

…travelling to their orientation camp. Obi described the abduction as another disturbing indication of the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, saying young Nigerians preparing to serve their country should not be forced to travel in fear. The former Anambra State governor made the call in a post on his official X handle on…

…were technically adequate. Uche said the integrity test conducted after the collapse indicated that the standing structure was in good condition, adding that the state government could proceed with the project subject to the engagement of qualified professionals by the contractor and consultant, as well as stronger sup…

…to First Abu Dhabi Bank. The government paid $33.38m in interest on an existing FAB syndicated facility during the second quarter, alongside $12,413 in other charges. Total debt service on that facility amounted to $33.40m, with no principal repayment recorded. At the end of June, Nigeria owed $1.87bn under the syndica…

…changes affected ticket prices and flight operations. The August recovery therefore indicates an improvement in domestic deliveries from the preceding month, but further information on imports, consumption and stock levels would be needed to determine whether the increase translated into improved overall jet fuel avail…

…Wildlife Centers, which includes the Cape Wildlife Center, said available research indicated that both genetic and epigenetic factors could contribute to the condition."Our understanding based on the available research is that bicephaly is caused by both genetic and epigenetic factors," Mertz said. "It may have to do w…

…military targets in Sanaa,” using missiles, drones, and artillery weapons. The military indicated that government forces killed or wounded 1,540 Houthi rebels over the past day, with most of the casualties in the Taiz province. ​The latest offensive halted the advancement of Houthi fighters in the government-held city…

…they had located the suspected abductors’ camp but delayed a raid because intelligence indicated that the area was mined with improvised explosive devices. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike also has criticised former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi over his claim that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies contributed t…

…held using drones. However, he said the operation had been delayed because intelligence indicated that the camp had been planted with improvised explosive devices. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has also deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Shehu Nadada, to Imo State…

…ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!At an indicative exchange rate of approximately ₦1,762 to the pound, the British price translates to about ₦3,524 per litre. This is a currency conversion, rather than a Nigerian selling price. British motorists face record costsThe increase f…

…bush. He, however, said the security agencies were being cautious because intelligence indicated that the camp had been mined with IEDs. “Any moment, we’ll still move into the bush. Yesterday, we were in the bush, we trailed them up to a particular location.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “But at t…

…truck traffic that might otherwise pass through competing depot channels. That estimate indicates the scale of the competitive pressure, although the supplied account provides no independently verified loading data.For private depots and importers, losing buyers to the refinery means competing more aggressively for the…

…finalists have not been publicly broken down, unofficial fan polls have produced some indication of support for individual housemates. Temi Nkem, for instance, recorded 31 per cent in an unofficial Week Three fan poll and later topped another online poll among nominated housemates in Week Six. However, the figures came…

…her credentials as: "BSc. Economics (First Class Honours), AMNES, AAT, ACA (in view)" — indicating she is currently working towards becoming a Chartered Accountant."This isn't the beginning of my story, nor is it the end. This is just a chapter, and so, the story continues," Aishat wrote.Read the post she shared below:…

…investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly belong to an armed robbery syndicate suspected of terrorising residents of Akure and its surrounding communities. He said, “In the course of the operation, operatives conducted a raid on the gang’s hideout in the Olufoam area of Akure, where a locally made revolver ca…

…the suspected exposure occurred on September 25. Medical records cited by Russian media indicated that she called an ambulance on September 29 after developing symptoms said to resemble those associated with bubonic plague. She reportedly died two days later after being placed on a ventilator. Russian news outlet Mash…

…in the robbery that led to Somtochukwu Maduagwu’s deathThe witness said investigations indicated that Maduagwu was pushed from her third-floor apartment during the attackThe court heard that eight of the 11 defendants were allegedly involved in the September 2025 robbery at Unique ApartmentsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast…