ASSBIFI declared the N70,000 national minimum wage grossly inadequate during its 2026 World Day for Decent Work event in LagosThe union's acting president said the wage cannot buy a bag of rice, cover monthly rent, or feed an average Nigerian family for two weeksASSBIFI called on the Federal Government to urgently addr…

…engaged government officials on the issue, including the Minister of Finance and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, as part of efforts to push for measures that would improve workers’ welfare. “For us, you don’t really need a new minimum wage to take care of your employees in several sectors. That is no…

…to misinform, disinform and spread fake narratives, thereby posing threats to societal peace and stability. He noted that AI was freely available and could enhance communication, research, content creation and solutions to difficult problems when used responsibly. However, he said its unguided use could become a major…

…Bus Rapid Transit corridor inward Fadeyi, Lagos State, on Wednesday. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed in a statement. Oke-Osanyintolu stated that the victim sustained head and leg injuries in the hit-and-run crash. Oke-Osanyintolu noted that t…

…Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, said on Wednesday. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, disclosed this at the 59th anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba, 59 years after hundreds of people were killed during the Nigerian Civil War. Oborevwori said the Federal Governm…

…Speaking during an interview with Channels Television, the young suspect chillingly detailed how and why he carried out the act. "I carried one of our fowls to sell; the general public, looking at my age, reported me to my father, and I was beaten," he said. "The following day, I bought N50 worth of matches in the neig…

…message dated Tuesday, October 6, signed by the President General Tony Edeh and Secretary General Joel Ebenyi, the group said it received news of Idenyi's passing with "profound shock and deep sorrow." The statement described him as a proud son of Nkalaha Community who carried the identity and values of Igboesa clan wi…

…are calculated, using updated Bureau of Labour Statistics data as its benchmarkSecretary of Labour Lori Chavez-DeRemer said the change aims to stop employers from replacing American workers with cheaper foreign labourPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The US Department of Labour propos…

By Adeola Badru IBADAN — A retired Permanent Secretary in the Osun State Civil Service, Mr Olusola Bolaji, has criticised what he described as the silence of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, over the abduction of 20 prospective corps members from Oyo State. Bolaji, who spoke in an interview with Vanguard in Ibad…

…of security agencies to combat kidnapping and protect citizens across the country. More details later…. BREAKING: 20 kidnapped corps members rescued in Imo

…drop among varieties tracked, with its 25kg price falling by 6% in one monthSmaller retail measures, including the 4.15kg paint size and 0.75kg derica, also became cheaper across all three rice typesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journ…

…services, and treatment.” Speaking against the backdrop of the discovery of a methamphetamine laboratory in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Olajide said the situation required urgent intervention, maintaining that the government should declare a state of emergency on substance abuse to prevent the prevalence from increasing in…

…that offer online foreign exchange and contracts for differences (CFDs) trading to retail customers, as the regulator steps up oversight of a market that has grown rapidly in recent years.Under the draft framework, the minimum paid-up capital a company must hold will depend on the type of operation it runs.Market-makin…

Governor Umo Eno declared a state of emergency in Akwa Ibom's education sector during the 2026 International Teachers' Day celebration in UyoEno approved the recruitment of 2,000 additional teachers, with applicants required to pass a CBT and oral interview before being consideredThe governor also announced the upgrade…

…engagement in Igueben Local Government Area of the state. The party’s Publicity Secretary in Edo State, Chris Ojeikere, in a statement on Tuesday alleged that the Igueben LGA chairman led a group of armed men who attacked the entourage of Kenneth Imasuangbon and the party’s Edo Central senatorial candidate, Herbeta Oko…

A passenger on a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos became unresponsive shortly before the aircraft landed at Murtala Muhammed International AirportNCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu said the passenger had been restless and aggressive during the flight, allegedly attempting to access the cockpit and open the re…

…the hotel room before the lecturer was found lifeless, as the police have arrested and detained the hotel owner, manager and a 21-year-old woman who was reportedly with the deceased shortly before his d3ath. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the incident, said the command received a repor…

…the command on the incident. Rufai, however, said the command was still gathering details to establish what transpired and determine the casualties. He said, “I just spoke with the DPO in charge of Shagari now, who confirmed the attack on some communities in the local government. “We are still on it. I cannot give deta…

…to 15.7 percent in 2026, easing further to 12.2 percent by 2028 as the effects of monetary tightening, exchange rate stabilization, and improving supply conditions continue to feed through the economy. “Lower inflation is expected to support household purchasing power and contribute to a gradual reduction in poverty. H…

…armed robbery, and cultism.The case stemmed from a broad-daylight abduction at a vegetable market along Airport Road in Benin City on June 14, 2026.The judgment marked the maiden ruling of the Edo State Special Criminal Court, which was established on July 1, 2026, to fast-track violent crime cases.

…information and affordable financing. ‘I now plan for irrigation before planting’ A vegetable farmer in Osun State, Oluokun Remi, said the impact of climate change on crops such as tomatoes, pepper, okra, cucumber, cabbage, onion and fruits had become increasingly significant. “When the rain is excessively too much, it…

…in Bad Toelz-Wolfratshausen in southern Germany. Hanning also served as state secretary at the Federal Interior Ministry until November 2009. A former aide identified only as Manfred D was also arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of aiding and abetting attempted treason and treasonous espionage. Prosecutors allege that Ma…

Activist Omoyele Sowore called for a N500,000 minimum wage for INEC workers ahead of the 2027 general electionsSowore posted the demand on his verified X account on Tuesday, October 6, linking decent pay to electoral integrityThe AAC presidential candidate warned he would join electoral workers in boycotting the 2027 p…

…club allegedly used in the attack. All three suspects were subsequently arrested and detained. The police stated that the apprehended men confessed to their roles in the crime during interrogation.Oyo police vow justice for victimsThe remains of the wife have since been recovered from the river. Efforts to retrieve the…

…First-class Student Published 6 Oct 2026 at 11:21 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details soon...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. She has a degree in Mass communication from Alex Ekwueme University. Sha…