Phone traders in Kano State have reportedly confronted Chinese nationals accused of selling mobile phones directly to customers, allegedly at prices lower than those offered by local retailers.In a viral video circulating on social media, the traders said they operate under an association and argued that the Chinese na…

…a collapsing building can kill not only its owners and occupants but also tenants, traders, workers and passers-by. Ex-BCPG boss, Awobodu Why do buildings keep collapsing? For professionals in the built environment, the causes are well known and largely preventable. The Honorary Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Inst…

…during an enforcement exercise on Wednesday morning, October 7, 2026. He questioned why traders allegedly pay authorities to sell by the roadside, only for their goods to be destroyed.

…supported by improved market liquidity and higher turnover. Meanwhile, parallel-market traders quoted the dollar within a range of ₦1,370 to ₦1,390, maintaining a relatively narrow gap between formal and informal FX pricing compared to historical market dislocations. The relative stability in the official window has be…

…said the incident occurred at about 4:30pm on October 4, 2026, when a vehicle conveying traders returning from Kara Market, Bukuru, was targeted. The statement said seven injured victims had so far been traced to the Military Clinic, Rukuba Barracks, Jos, where they were receiving medical attention. The Command said th…

…the incident occurred at about 6:30 pm on Sunday. The vehicle, a Boxer bus conveying 20 traders returning from the Kara Livestock Market in Bukuru to Rafin Bauna Village in Bassa Local Government Area. A security personnel, who confirmed the attack to our correspondent, said the travellers could have been targeted by t…

…local government areas.Its blue point-of-sale terminals have become familiar tools for traders and businesses, supporting everyday payments and access to financial services.The recognition places Eniolorunda alongside emerging global figures whose work is influencing their industries and communities.Elumelu celebrates…

…her and other corps members sitting on the ground in the bush, crying. Where will petty traders get N50m? They are just going to serve Nigeria; why this punishment?" Oladosu lamented.

…representing a 20% fall.Improved supply from producing areas was one of the factors traders cited for the decline.5. Yellow maizeYellow maize followed a similar trend, with the price of a 50kg bag falling by 20% to ₦40,000 in September from ₦50,000 in August.The decline offers some relief to households and business…

…of rice were destroyed and smoke was seen coming out of many residential houses, while traders were seen salvaging some of their property. The cause The cause of the clash was said to be the alleged decision of Aguleri Community to mount a signpost and a Closed Circuit Television, CCTV, cameras on the boundary between…

…her and other corps members sitting on the ground in the bush, crying. Where will petty traders get N50m? They are just going to serve Nigeria; why this punishment?” Oladosu lamented. In a viral video obtained by Saturday PUNCH on Friday, Mrs Alimotu Akanke, the mother of another victim, Akande Farouq, said she had bee…

…survival, with persistent flooding cutting off vehicular movement and leaving drivers, traders and passengers to contend with a treacherous crossing. Where vehicles once moved freely between the two states, commuters now wade through murky water, balance bags and sacks on their heads, and squeeze across a makeshift bri…

…axis as gunmen allegedly fired sporadically while fleeing the scene. Some residents and traders reportedly ran for safety, while business owners hurriedly closed their shops to avoid being caught in the violence. Confirming the incident, the Osun State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the command…

…of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against extorting traders and sealing business premises across the state. The Executive Chairman of the agency, Oluyemi Fasipe, issued the warning in a statement on his X handle on Friday, following reports of some NGOs allegedly parading themselves…

…reports that Wike, while addressing the leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja on Wednesday, said he would submit his resignation letter on January 17 if Tinubu loses the FCT in the January 16 polls. The statement has sparked reactions online, with some social media users accusing…

…Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, an al-Qaeda affiliate, uses extortion of traders and racketeering of smuggled goods to generate income. A significant collaboration between these two types of criminal enterprises would deepen the many security challenges facing West Africa. Speaking on Panel54, Owusu cited two cor…

…OCSC said removing the subsidy could place additional pressure on households, workers, traders, farmers, artisans and businesses already facing increased costs of food, transportation, housing and business operations. The coalition made the call in its Independence Day statement marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anni…

…and collaborate with us. The government should also provide intervention funds to scrap traders so that indigenous Nigerians can establish companies similar to those being established by foreign investors,” he said. Soja disclosed that the Federal Government had already initiated discussions with the association throug…

…official rate to about N45Rising external reserves and oil prices support the naira, but traders will watch whether gains can continuePAY 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 ov…

…affected several communities, forcing residents to abandon their homes while farmers, traders, and business owners have suffered significant losses. In some areas, roads and bridges were washed away, cutting off communities and disrupting transportation, while schools and health facilities were also affected. This came…

…its origins to the precolonial era, when fertile land drew farming communities and traders long before colonial rule reshaped itA single date in 1976 changed the status of Ikeja forever, setting it on the path to becoming one of Nigeria's most significant urban centresPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source,…

…operators, shipping lines and airline operators, free trade zone operators, excise traders and transporters. The Service directed Command PROs to work closely with Customs Area Controllers and relevant operational units to ensure effective mobilisation during the survey period. It said, “Command PROs are required to wo…

…Nigerian kitchens.Onion sellers announce new prices as scarcity hits. / ContributorImagesTraders say a bag of onions now costs between ₦150,000 and ₦250,000, depending on its size and variety, compared with ₦50,000 to ₦70,000 in May.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The in…

…recorded, the explosion affected nearby buildings and businesses, leaving residents and traders in the area shaken. According to multiple eyewitnesses, the incident began when a vehicle reportedly suffered brake failure, lost control and rammed into the gas station, causing damage to the facility and triggering a leak…

…ransom. The economic consequences spread beyond the victims Farmers abandon their farms. Traders stop travelling to affected communities. Construction workers become targets. Residents flee. Thus, every ransom payment may secure an individual release while simultaneously strengthening a system that makes the next abduc…