…is increasingly economic infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and national-competitiveness infrastructure. What This Means for Nigeria, REA and RAMCO 1. Elon Musk did not buy a nuclear plant, but what xAI is doing may be more significant The story circulating that Elon Musk purchased a nuclear power plant appears to…

…of the Uncut Podcast, the ‘Oriade’ crooner pointed out that Afrobeats is now more lucrative than it used to be, but noted that the relationship among Afrobeats artists has significantly deteriorated. He explained that the music industry used to be harmonious in the early 2010s, recalling that some of his colleagues wer…

…diesel market is similarly pronounced. MEMAN put the spot import-parity price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) at N1,649.52 per litre, while Dangote Refinery's AGO gantry price stands at N1,570 per litre, making locally refined diesel N79.52 cheaper per litre than the current import estimate.

…naira strengthened to a five-month high on Monday, August 17, 2026, as increased activity in the foreign exchange market coincided with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest policy adjustment affecting banks’ access to its Standing Lending Facility (SLF).The local currency appreciated by N8.07 against the US dollar, wit…

GistReel Social media activist VeryDarkMan has shared an update on Martician, the talented Nigerian boy he previously promised to sponsor abroad, revealing that the young inventor has secured a visa to China. Taking to his Instagram page, he disclosed the good news while recalling how he discovered Martician on Instagr…

…of N1,357.6088 on Friday, August 17, 2026, appreciated by at least N8.07 after trading activities on Monday. At the parallel market, the buying rate decreased by N5 while the selling rate decreased by N7 when compared to the previous trading rate on Friday, August 14, 2026. According to Aboki FX, the Naira-to-dollar ex…

…I was still a student at UNN, tummy growing while I kept up with my regular school activities. It's thanks to my mother that dropping out never became the answer. "My second, I carried during my final months in UNN in the year 2018 and during NYSC preparations, the "compulsory" youth service program every Nigerian grad…

…the alleged discovery of a “drug bunker” at the institution. “The photographs and narrative being circulated online should not be attributed to the NDLEA Taraba Command. It has no official record of such an operation or report,” the NDLEA said. The command explained that its ongoing anti-drug operations across the stat…

…changesRecent removal of popular channels leaves DStv subscribers seeking alternative entertainment optionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.MultiChoice Nig…

…on social media has resurfaced online. The video has re-emerged as political activities and discussions ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. In the footage, Oyebanji expressed frustration with some of his appointees for allegedly failing to defend his administration on social media pla…

…is, therefore, not only a public health concern but a serious threat to agricultural activities, as farmers may become increasingly afraid to venture into their farmlands. "The recent d£aths from snakebites in Gamakai have reached an alarming level and demand urgent intervention. Snakebite should not become a de@th sen…

…and Solomon Okon, aka 'Plane'. The other suspects were identified as Musa Kabiru, a native of Plateau State, and Victor Dickson. John said a search conducted at the residence of Okon led to the recovery of a locally-made pistol with one cartridge, a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp, a red cap bearing the inscrip…

…for that country.” The unreleased book reads in part: “The idea of countries creating captive markets for their indigenous stakeholders for the purpose of developing capacity in critical sector of their economies and making them globally competitive is commonplace. “The historical reason for this interventionist policy…

F00lish people - Omoyele Sowore slams NDLEA for burning Cannabis Sativa worth millions of Naira Activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticized the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following its public destruction of a massive haul of seized illicit drugs, including cannabis sativa. The ND…

One chance syndicate apprehended in Ogun Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Ogun State Police Command, have arrested two suspected members of a notorious "one chance" robbery syndicate in Abeokuta. The suspects identified as Bidemi Tijani, 29, and Olajide Rasaq, 42, were picked up on August 15, foll…

Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf, has said the marginal decline in Nigeria’s headline inflation reflects improved macroeconomic stability. However, he noted that the high cost of living persists despite the decline in inflation to 14.53 per cent in July…

…prices and the cost of living continue to rise despite Nigeria recording a second consecutive decline in headline inflation in July 2026. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria’s headline inflation declined for the second consecutive month to 15.43 percent in July from 15.91 percent in June, according to the Consumer Price In…

…data analysis, cybersecurity, UI/UX design, IT support and digital marketing. The initiative is targeted at graduates, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, women and young people from low-income communities, helping to bridge skills gaps and improve access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in Nig…

…million monthly subvention for ESUT as ASUU's strike continued to disrupt academic activitiesThe new funding will raise the state government's total monthly support to ESUT from N161 million to N276 millionThe Enugu SSG appealed to ASUU members at ESUT to suspend the strike and return to classrooms in the interest of s…

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…on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) year-to-date (YtD) as of August 17, 2026, collectively accounting for 74.8 per cent of the total market capitalisation of the equities market. The 24 companies, drawn largely from the banking, consumer goods, industrial goods and energy sectors, have a combined market capitalisati…

Nigeria’s top policymakers, financial regulators, banking executives, fintech innovators, economists and capital market operators will gather in Lagos on September 19 and 20 for the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria’s (FICAN) 36th Anniversary Annual Conference. The event, themed “Building on the Gains of Re…

…in Nigeria, we note that voter participation in Osun was encouraging. “This is positive for our democracy. However, about a million Osun voters who collected their Permanent Voter Cards did not vote. This should concern all Nigerians committed to strengthening democracy,” they said. The organisations suggested that som…

…an estimated N252.26bn to fight criminality and eliminate insecurity in their respective states in the first six months of 2026, with Kogi, Plateau and Bauchi accounting for the largest share, despite the continued killings, kidnappings and banditry recorded across the country. An analysis of the fiscal performance of…

…unit for its expanding role in tackling illegal mining and related criminal activities. The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps, John Attah, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. The UNODC delegation was led by the Chief of the Africa Section of the Terrorism Prevention Br…