The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the Nigerian naira remains significantly undervalued despite recent improvements in the country’s foreign exchange market, highlighting both progress and continued challenges in Nigeria’s economic recovery. In its latest Article IV consultation report on Nigeria, the IMF estimate that the naira was undervalued by 25.6 percent based on its…
Former Kogi West Senator and prominent opposition figure Dino Melaye has launched another blistering attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as the ‘most anti-democratic leader’ in Nigeria’s recent history amid growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Melaye made the remarks while criticizing the state of Nigeria’s democracy and what he…
Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland struck either side of Aymen Hussein’s leveller, with Leo Ostigard also on target in a 4-1 triumph which is the country’s third World Cup win early Wednesday morning, Nigerian time. Both nations were back on the global stage for the first time this century and it was the…
The Faith and Imisi confrontation may have stolen the headlines, but Episodes Four and Five of the BBNaija Season 10 had plenty of other moments worth unpacking. Here is everything else that happened as the reunion came to a close. Faith Apologizes to Sultana In one of the more unexpected moments of the final episodes,…
The BBNaija Season 10 reunion saved its most explosive moment for last. In what has become the most talked-about exchange of the entire five-episode run, disqualified housemate Faith confronted winner Imisi Ayanwale during Episode Four with an allegation that she won the ₦150 million grand prize by sleeping her way to the top. What followed…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help France defeat Senegal 3-1 in their opening Group I game of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico on Tuesday night, reports Newslegend. The game at the New Jersey stadium in New York which was a repeat of both teams’ fixture in the…
Nigeria has moved closer to a major transformation of its security system after lawmakers advanced a constitutional amendment that would allow states to establish and operate their own police forces. The proposed reform is being described as one of the country’s biggest security changes since the return to democracy in 1999. The move is coming…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema has once again placed Nigeria’s music industry in the global spotlight after delivering a standout performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in the United States. The singer joined international stars Lisa of BLACKPINK and Brazilian artist Anitta for a performance of “Goals,” the official World Cup song, in…
The international music community has been left in shock after American singer and internet personality Oliver Tree was killed in a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 32-year-old musician was among six people who died after two helicopters collided mid-air, causing both aircraft to crash. The crash occurred in the western part of…
Nigeria’s inflation rate has continued to draw concern after new data showed that consumer prices increased again, putting fresh pressure on households and businesses that are already dealing with rising living costs. The latest figures have renewed debate over the country’s economic recovery and the effectiveness of ongoing policy measures. The increase reflects continued pressure…
