…sterling: N1,762.63US dollar: N1,332.10West African Unit of Account (WAUA): N1,800.76UAE dirham: N362.65IMF says Nigerians are sufferingEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged that Nigerians are suffering from the rising cost of living, urging the federal government to int…

UAE's Attorney General revealed that the Flydubai hijack suspect, Hamam al-Hammami, had a long-held plan rooted in the September 11, 2001 attacksPreliminary findings showed al-Hammami previously flew two routes to Tel Aviv specifically to study the airport before the attackInvestigators found al-Hammami passed all of F…

…a second flydubai flight hours later. The unnamed Omani co-pilot, now in custody in the UAE, had drawn inspiration from Al-Qaeda’s September 11, 2001 suicide attacks on the United States, and carried out his attempt “with the aim of causing the greatest possible loss of life”, according to the Emirati prosecutor’s find…

…franc: N1,597.44Pounds sterling: N1,759.17US dollar: N1,332.10WAUA: N1,800.13UAE dirham: N362.70Tanzania restricts dollar use for local transactionsEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Tanzania introduced rules requiring domestic transactions to be conducted in its national currency, the Tanzanian shilling, rather than fore…

…sterling: N1,767.14Euro: N1,498.03Swiss franc: N1,600.76SDR: N1,802.78WAUA: N1,800.87UAE dirham: N362.33Riyal: N354.54Yuan/Renminbi: N198.50Danish krone: N200.37South African rand: N80.43Yen: N8.42CFA: N2.27SEC to introduce new rules for brokers, platformsEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigeria's Securities and Exchang…

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…Swap. The two obligations brought the Federal Government’s outstanding exposure to the UAE lender to about $3.37bn, representing roughly 6.2 per cent of Nigeria’s $54.52bn external debt stock. The transaction had earlier attracted concerns from international institutions over the potential risks associated with soverei…

UAE investigators have said the co-pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel this week was planning a “terrorist act” and used the cockpit’s emergency axe to attack the captain, but they did not reveal his motive. Initial findings from the UAE’s investigation into the attack also did not confirm his nationality, according t…

…I believe emerging residence-by-investment options in markets such as Panama, the UAE and Oman will become increasingly attractive in addition to the EU options such as Malta, Portugal and Greece,” she said.According to her, these pathways allow Nigerian entrepreneurs to remain anchored in Nigeria’s entrepreneurial eco…

…Friday, Cassius Newton, 34, was found dead in the mountainous Wadi Naqab region of the UAE on July 18, hours after he last spoke with his wife. His friend, Aran Martinson, also died after the pair set out on the hike at about 07:00 local time. Essex Coroner’s Court heard that Newton had called his wife at around 02:00…

…so many people" and that the whole of India was proud of him.The Indian embassy in the UAE said on Thursday that Machchhar was "in good health and recovering well." Ambassador Deepak Mittal, who visited him, said he was "proud of Capt Smit for his bravery" and "very reassured" to meet him.Machchhar, whom Netanyahu desc…

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Tehran was likely involved in an attack by a pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel and that Iran would be “hit very hard” if it was. The co-pilot allegedly assaulted the captain before passengers managed to save the plane from crashing. Israel’s prime minister said the man ha…

…has rejected suggestions that it was involved in improper commercial arrangements. The UAE’s state-owned national airline has said it is considering legal action against the Premier League over what it described as damaging implications arising from the publication of the commission’s findings. The Premier League has d…

UAE's Abdullah bin Zayed called Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on September 30, 2026, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developmentsThe phone call came after a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Ben Gurion Airport experienced a security incident that was brought under controlAbdullah bin Zayed asked after…

A resurfaced podcast clip of Captain Smit Machchhar has captivated millions online following a terrifying in-flight attackThe interview features the flydubai pilot making a remarkably prescient comment about mid-air medical emergenciesA passenger on Flight FZ1073 played an unexpected role in what unfolded inside the co…

The UAE released a list of 100 universities whose graduates are eligible to apply for the Abu Dhabi Golden Visa under the University Graduates categoryThe universities were ranked by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research as among the top 100 in the worldThe list includes institutions from the US,…

…eight minutes. He showed his old passport before receiving the new one and praised the UAE authorities and workers at the airport for the swift service. Reacting to the video, a Nigerian X user said Nigerians would likely struggle to believe that such a process could be completed so quickly. "Nigerians will think this…

The UAE government has outlined how much an injured worker is entitled to receive following a serious workplace incidentCompensation amounts differ depending on whether the worker suffers total disability, partial disability, or dies as a result of the injuryThe figures convert to millions of naira, making the policy h…

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE on Thursday, escalating a six-month war with WashingtonThe strikes came after an Iranian Red Crescent report said a missile hit a wedding in coastal Iran, killing at least 4 people including a childUS Vice President JD Vance said Washing…

…Hormuz. Iran responded by firing on air bases in Jordan and sending a drone towards the UAE.The current cycle of hostilities traces back to 28 February, when the US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran. A Memorandum of Understanding extending an April ceasefire between Washington and Tehran was signed in Ju…

The UAE offers a 14-day single-entry visit visa that can be processed entirely online without visiting an embassyThe visa is valid for 60 days from the date of approval and covers all seven EmiratesApplicants can choose between regular and urgent processing options, each with a different fee and turnaround timePAY ATTE…

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning a terrorist attack in Niger State, Nigeria, that caused deaths and kidnappingsThe UAE expressed condolences to Nigeria and called for the safe return of all those taken during the attackThe ministry said the UAE firmly rejects all forms of violence, extr…

Binance halts transactions with 17 crypto platforms in Nigeria, UAE and Iran Binance says it has stopped processing transactions involving 17 cryptocurrency-asset service providers and platforms following recent regulatory developments.In a notice to users on Saturday, the cryptocurrency exchange listed the affected en…

France's official visa portal has highlighted the minimum timeframe applicants must observe before submitting a short-stay visa applicationThe French government stipulates that applications cannot be lodged more than six months ahead of a planned visit, setting a clear window for travellersCertain visa categories may t…

…Rand: N83.85Swiss Franc: N1,673.58Pounds Sterling: N1,840.10SDR: N1,855.85WAUA: N1,853.65UAE Dirham: N369.64Customs exchange rate changesLegit.ng had earlier reported that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) adjusted the exchange rate used by the Nigeria Customs Service to value imported goods cleared through the country…