Dave Ibemere, Legit.ng's senior business editor, is among 42 journalists from 10 African countries chosen for the inaugural MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme, delivered with the University of Johannesburg and the African Editors Forum.
The Nigerian stock market gained N103.90 billion on Wednesday as the All-Share Index rose 0.065%, driven by oil, banking, and insurance stocks.
WhatsApp introduces guest calling, letting non-users join voice and video calls via links, with up to 32 participants, no time limits, and end-to-end encryption.
Meta removed over 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts linked to West African scam networks. The coordinated operation led to 28 arrests and 117 victims rescued in Ghana.
OPPO A7 Pro debuts in Nigeria with a 50MP Ultra-Wide AI Zoom Selfie Camera, 100° field of view, Natural Tone, and 5G models priced from ₦569,800.
The World Bank targets $5.79bn in private financing for Nigeria, aiming to create 850,000 jobs via FINCLUDE and BRIDGE projects, focusing on MSMEs, digital infrastructure, and agriculture.
Shell has agreed to sell its Nigerian domestic gas distribution business to Vaaris Energy Limited, ending over 25 years of involvement. The deal covers 170km of pipelines and 130 customers.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery records N6.29 trillion net income for nine months to September 30, with revenue reaching N29.96 trillion as it hits full 700,000 bpd capacity.
Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, is the most famous Oregonian. This list covers 15 notable figures, including Nike's Phil Knight, Nobel laureate Linus Pauling, and NBA star Domantas Sabonis.
MTN Nigeria's Zigi Rewards campaign offers cash prizes from N5,000 to N500,000 for customers chatting with its digital assistant, with winners already paid across multiple states.
Four Nigerians—Aliko Dangote, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu, and Burna Boy—made Forbes Africa’s 2026 Icons list, highlighting their distinct paths to global influence across business, trade, media, and music.
TCL showcased its 2026 SQD Mini LED TVs and smart home appliances for Nigeria at its West Africa regional launch in Côte d’Ivoire, highlighting new cooling, refrigeration, laundry and display solutions.
Dettol Nigeria rewarded 30 winners in its '12 Hour Protective Shield' storytelling challenge, celebrating personal hygiene stories and reinforcing the brand's link with Nigerian families.
GTBank ranked 277th globally and 7th in Africa on Forbes' World's Best Employers 2026 list, making it Nigeria's sole representative in Africa's top 10.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max costs ₦2.459 million in Nigeria, equal to over 35 months of the ₦70,000 minimum wage. Higher storage models reach ₦4.849 million, or nearly 69 months of pay.
Elon Musk's net worth hit $1.012 trillion on Oct 9, 2026, after Tesla and SpaceX gains added $22 billion, reclaiming trillionaire status.
Milsat, a Nigerian tech firm, built the technology behind the Federal Government's National Digital Postcode, assigning unique 11-character codes to buildings nationwide.
Canal+ makes 13 big changes at DStv, including new packages and channel cuts. Nigerian subscribers are not automatically affected; verify local bouquets and prices.
United Capital Investment Banking wins Most Prolific Investment Banking Company at AIHN 30th Anniversary Awards, recognizing highest closed transactions in 2025.
ACAMB marked its 30th anniversary in Lagos, with CBN, CIBN, NIBSS, UBA leaders urging communication pros to prioritize credibility and ethics in banking's digital future.
Periwinkle Empire signs consortium deal with Prime Luxury Address Ltd to build a $150m, 20-storey luxury residential tower in Abuja's Central Business District, opposite the US Consulate.
DStv Nigeria has added SportyTV and Novelas+ to its lineup since Canal+ took control of MultiChoice, expanding sports and telenovela options for subscribers.
Canadian iGaming brands can use content marketing, transparent communication, and localized education to build trust, attract players, and encourage long-term loyalty beyond fast withdrawals.
Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson divorced in 2008 but co-run Seven Bucks Productions, grossing $4.6 billion by 2023. Garcia remains Johnson's manager and made history as the first woman to co-own a professional sports league in 2020.
ValueJet celebrates its fourth anniversary with daily free ticket giveaways and two all-expenses-paid trips to Accra and Banjul for customers who book qualifying flights.
One year after Canal+ acquired MultiChoice, DStv has introduced new packages, dropped channels, and shut down Showmax after R9 billion in losses, reshaping African TV.
FHFL, PHDL and NASENI commission 50 energy-efficient homes in Oyo State for widows of fallen military personnel, promoting affordable housing and social impact.
Petroleum marketers protest Dangote Refinery's petrol supply ban to importers, warning of fuel scarcity as NMDPRA approves 1.1bn litres imports for Q4 2026.
Aliko Dangote climbed from 81st to 65th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index since January 2026, with net worth rising $5.3bn to $35.7bn, overtaking 16 billionaires.
First Bank of Nigeria has opened applications for its 2026 Technology Academy Programme. Graduates with a 2:1 in computer science, engineering, IT, or related fields can apply before the October 18, 2026 deadline.