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Finland approves 14-day fast-track residence permit, lists requirements

Finland approves 14-day fast-track residence permit, lists requirements

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My neighbor dumped trash by my house to avoid fees — So I taught her a lesson

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Portugal opens doors for foreigners eyeing long-term digital nomad visa, lists minimum salary

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MC Oluomo reacts as Saheed Osupa begs him for money in viral video from Salawa Abeni’s event

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Breaking: Court of Appeal sacks APC senatorial candidate

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Portugal announces 7 requirements for foreigners to get long-term residency

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Updated Ballon d'Or rankings after Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 in UCL clash

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Breaking: NDC announces next move as guber candidate, others resign

Breaking: NDC announces next move as guber candidate, others resign

The NDC has announced its next line of action following the defection of its popular governorship candidate and other from the party. You should see the party's plan

Politics

2 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Diego Simeone explains Lookman's role in helping Atletico secure draw vs Stuttgart

Diego Simeone explains Lookman's role in helping Atletico secure draw vs Stuttgart

Football

an hour ago by Elijah Odetokun

Breaking: Nigerian gov announces N50k palliatives for NYSC members

Breaking: Nigerian gov announces N50k palliatives for NYSC members

Nigeria

2 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Bayern Munich tease Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win with cryptic post

Bayern Munich tease Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win with cryptic post

Football

2 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Ogun: Foremost traditional ruler suspended, reason emerges

Ogun: Foremost traditional ruler suspended, reason emerges

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2 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

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US warns citizens against travelling to 4 West African countries

US warns citizens against travelling to 4 West African countries

People

9 hours ago

Malaysia announces amount foreign workers must earn monthly to get 10-year residence pass

People

14 hours ago

New Zealand launches 2 new routes for citizens of 1 country to get 3-year work visa

People

17 hours ago

Malaysia blocks citizens of only 2 countries from applying for visa online

People

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Malaysia Residence Pass-Talent: 4 key benefits for foreign skilled workers

People

11 hours ago

Billionaire Rasaq Okoya’s 1st wife and daughter speak on co-wife Shade’s character in old clip

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15 hours ago

Malaysia explains education requirements for foreign workers to get 10-year residence pass

People

13 hours ago

Nigerian passport holders can enter 24 countries without obtaining visa in advance

Industry

17 hours ago

New refinery nears completion, set to contribute 30,000bpd to Nigeria’s capacity

New refinery nears completion, set to contribute 30,000bpd to Nigeria’s capacity

Energy

3 days ago

NCC begins crackdown on fake phones, modems, PoS terminals, releases verification guide

NCC begins crackdown on fake phones, modems, PoS terminals, releases verification guide

Technology

3 days ago

Nigerian airline announces job openings for 10 positions, lists requirements

Nigerian airline announces job openings for 10 positions, lists requirements

Industry

4 days ago

INEC final list: 13 Ogun state governorship candidates for 2027 election

INEC final list: 13 Ogun state governorship candidates for 2027 election

Politics

5 days ago

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Air Force secondary schools in Nigeria, their school fees and how to get admission for your child

Air Force secondary schools in Nigeria, their school fees and how to get admission for your child

Education

2 days ago by Isaac Wangethi

The 15 best British schools in Nigeria, their locations, school fees and what they offer students

The 15 best British schools in Nigeria, their locations, school fees and what they offer students

Education

2 days ago by Isaac Wangethi

What have the All Star Shore cast been up to since the Season 2 aired in 2023?

What have the All Star Shore cast been up to since the Season 2 aired in 2023?

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2 days ago by Isaac Wangethi

APC: Popular governorship aspirant dumps his party

APC: Popular governorship aspirant dumps his party

Politics

2 days ago by Bada Yusuf

Full list: 12 states Makinde will defeat Tinubu in 2027 according to MDPCO

Full list: 12 states Makinde will defeat Tinubu in 2027 according to MDPCO

Politics

2 days ago by Bada Yusuf

2027 election: Wike, Adeleke, Soludo’s backing of Tinubu rattles opposition, details emerge

2027 election: Wike, Adeleke, Soludo’s backing of Tinubu rattles opposition, details emerge

Politics

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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Kunle Afolayan's story and why he warned that Nollywood creators might abandon YouTube distribution

Kunle Afolayan's story and why he warned that Nollywood creators might abandon YouTube distribution

3 days ago by Isaac Wangethi

Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria: Salaries, Requirements, and How to Become One

Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria: Salaries, Requirements, and How to Become One

4 days ago by Simon Ayub

A look at Sharon Ooja's life in the spotlight, highlighted by the wedding she kept under wraps

A look at Sharon Ooja's life in the spotlight, highlighted by the wedding she kept under wraps

4 days ago by Simon Ayub

How Abel Enitan captured everyone's attention with that unforgettable breakout performance

How Abel Enitan captured everyone's attention with that unforgettable breakout performance

4 days ago by Simon Ayub

Ibrahim Shekarau's life story and what led him to quietly step back from the political frontline

Ibrahim Shekarau's life story and what led him to quietly step back from the political frontline

4 days ago by Simon Ayub

How Wumi Toriola keeps shaking up the Nollywood scene with her unfiltered personality

How Wumi Toriola keeps shaking up the Nollywood scene with her unfiltered personality

4 days ago by Simon Ayub

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Breaking: Senate takes action on Tinubu's fresh appointment

Breaking: Senate takes action on Tinubu's fresh appointment

3 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Breaking: Afenifere national leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, is dead

Breaking: Afenifere national leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, is dead

6 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Nigeria targets $30bn annual climate finance to support smallholder farmers

Nigeria targets $30bn annual climate finance to support smallholder farmers

6 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Breaking: FG confirms Ebola case in Nigeria, issues directive

Breaking: FG confirms Ebola case in Nigeria, issues directive

7 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Just In: Police teargas Rhodes-Vivour, Funso Doherty, others at Lekki tollgate EndSARS memorial

Just In: Police teargas Rhodes-Vivour, Funso Doherty, others at Lekki tollgate EndSARS memorial

10 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Breaking: DSS arraigns 5 suspects over kidnap of 20 NYSC members

Breaking: DSS arraigns 5 suspects over kidnap of 20 NYSC members

14 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

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Malaysia announces new work visa salary requirements for foreign workers

Malaysia announces new work visa salary requirements for foreign workers

3 hours ago by Victor Duru

Malta announces 4 conditions foreigners must meet to get permanent residence after 5 years

Malta announces 4 conditions foreigners must meet to get permanent residence after 5 years

4 hours ago by Victor Duru

US publishes 500+ courses eligible for 3-year work permit for foreign students

US publishes 500+ courses eligible for 3-year work permit for foreign students

4 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

Australia announces 6 categories of foreigners who qualify for its free special purpose visa

Australia announces 6 categories of foreigners who qualify for its free special purpose visa

5 hours ago by Victor Duru

Australia publishes full list of 59 repealed visas foreigners can no longer apply for

Australia publishes full list of 59 repealed visas foreigners can no longer apply for

6 hours ago by Victor Duru

US announces 1 African country whose citizens have temporary deportation protection

US announces 1 African country whose citizens have temporary deportation protection

6 hours ago by Victor Duru

People

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Politics

Massive defection as 21 LG chairmen, 226 councillors dump PDP for APC

Massive defection as 21 LG chairmen, 226 councillors dump PDP for APC

4 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Breaking: Governor says his predecessor not entitled to pension, gives reason

Breaking: Governor says his predecessor not entitled to pension, gives reason

4 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Atiku’s safety: APC campaign council reacts to assassination plot allegation

Atiku’s safety: APC campaign council reacts to assassination plot allegation

7 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Atiku demands answers 6 years after Lekki tollgate shootings

Atiku demands answers 6 years after Lekki tollgate shootings

7 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Fact-Check: ADC senator claims Nigeria Tax Law forces 25% tax on all earnings

Fact-Check: ADC senator claims Nigeria Tax Law forces 25% tax on all earnings

8 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Tinubu praises son Seyi at City Boy Movement event, video trends

Tinubu praises son Seyi at City Boy Movement event, video trends

8 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

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Sports

UCL: Davide Ancelotti shares plan to stop Osimhen during Lille vs Galatasaray

UCL: Davide Ancelotti shares plan to stop Osimhen during Lille vs Galatasaray

3 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Galatasaray coach sends message to Osimhen and his teammates ahead of Lille clash

Galatasaray coach sends message to Osimhen and his teammates ahead of Lille clash

4 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

2026 Ballon d'Or: Former Arsenal star snubs Yamal, Mbappe, names deserved winner

2026 Ballon d'Or: Former Arsenal star snubs Yamal, Mbappe, names deserved winner

5 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Galatasaray’s record against French teams ahead of Osimhen’s reunion with ex-club Lille

Galatasaray’s record against French teams ahead of Osimhen’s reunion with ex-club Lille

10 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Erik ten Hag explains what led to fallout with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United

Erik ten Hag explains what led to fallout with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United

12 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Blow for Super Eagles as Nigeria-eligible defender Tosin Adarabioyo suffers serious injury

Blow for Super Eagles as Nigeria-eligible defender Tosin Adarabioyo suffers serious injury

13 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

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Saudi Arabia lists jobs foreigners can and cannot apply for in 2026

Saudi Arabia lists jobs foreigners can and cannot apply for in 2026

3 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Government to announce 2-day public holiday before end of 2026

Government to announce 2-day public holiday before end of 2026

a day ago by Bada Yusuf

Catholic priest dies after large crucifix falls on him during live-streamed Mass, video emerges

Catholic priest dies after large crucifix falls on him during live-streamed Mass, video emerges

2 days ago by Adekunle Dada

5 African countries with strongest passports for international travel in 2026

5 African countries with strongest passports for international travel in 2026

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Nigerian passport holders can visit these 4 Asian countries with visa on arrival in 2026

Nigerian passport holders can visit these 4 Asian countries with visa on arrival in 2026

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Tanzania lists 3 types of residence permits available to foreigners in 2026

Tanzania lists 3 types of residence permits available to foreigners in 2026

3 days ago by Basit Jamiu

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Legit.ng Wins Excellence in Digital Journalism at the Global Brands Awards 2026

Legit.ng Wins Excellence in Digital Journalism at the Global Brands Awards 2026

8 days ago by Felix Imoh

2027 Election: The urgent need to attract, not scare away investors

2027 Election: The urgent need to attract, not scare away investors

20 days ago by Dave Ibemere

The Newsrooms Winning the World's Trust Now Are African

The Newsrooms Winning the World's Trust Now Are African

20 days ago by Felix Imoh

Legit.ng Becomes Official Media Partner of the Federal Government's 3MTT Programme

Legit.ng Becomes Official Media Partner of the Federal Government's 3MTT Programme

22 days ago by Felix Imoh

What Happens When an AI Tools Doesn’t Understand Hausa Idiom and We Report it Anyway?

What Happens When an AI Tools Doesn’t Understand Hausa Idiom and We Report it Anyway?

22 days ago by Salisu Ibrahim

Felix Imoh Joins The 2026 INMA 30 Under 30 Class, The Only Nigerian Honoured

Felix Imoh Joins The 2026 INMA 30 Under 30 Class, The Only Nigerian Honoured

a month ago by Legit.ng Team

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Education

FG Clarifies Recruitment Waiver Policy for Federal Universities

FG Clarifies Recruitment Waiver Policy for Federal Universities

a day ago by Adekunle Dada

Breaking: Dangote to gift 4m Nigerian students free refinery shares, minister reacts

Breaking: Dangote to gift 4m Nigerian students free refinery shares, minister reacts

a day ago by Bada Yusuf

Schools, universities to close on a weekday before 2026 ends

Schools, universities to close on a weekday before 2026 ends

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Breaking: Tinubu scraps major recruitment requirement for federal universities, gives reason

Breaking: Tinubu scraps major recruitment requirement for federal universities, gives reason

3 days ago by Bada Yusuf

15 best special needs schools in Nigeria, along with their locations and school fees

15 best special needs schools in Nigeria, along with their locations and school fees

3 days ago by Isaac Wangethi

Chemical Engineering in Nigeria — How do you become a chemical engineer and where can you work?

Chemical Engineering in Nigeria — How do you become a chemical engineer and where can you work?

3 days ago by Isaac Wangethi

Education

Business and Economy

Foreign workers face possible green card delays as US bars tech firm Cloudera for 2 years

Foreign workers face possible green card delays as US bars tech firm Cloudera for 2 years

9 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

CBN approves as firm transition to commercial bank

CBN approves as firm transition to commercial bank

9 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Rice millers raise concerns over high production costs and pressure on local producers

Rice millers raise concerns over high production costs and pressure on local producers

10 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

Ma’Zaine Foods gets $50,000 to expand production, tackle child malnutrition in Kebbi

Ma’Zaine Foods gets $50,000 to expand production, tackle child malnutrition in Kebbi

11 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

New petrol prices emerge as landing cost rises as Brent crude jumps

New petrol prices emerge as landing cost rises as Brent crude jumps

11 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Power outage hits 4 Nigerian states as electricity workers shut down facilities

Power outage hits 4 Nigerian states as electricity workers shut down facilities

12 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

Business and Economy

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Entertainment

Davido, Chioma react as singer’s sister Sharon Adeleke bags GLAMOUR magazine feature

Davido, Chioma react as singer’s sister Sharon Adeleke bags GLAMOUR magazine feature

4 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

Chioma Adeleke reacts as Davido celebrates their late son Ifeanyi’s 7th posthumous birthday

Chioma Adeleke reacts as Davido celebrates their late son Ifeanyi’s 7th posthumous birthday

4 hours ago by Chinasa Afigbo

Wizkid’s 1-year-old daughter Morayo shows off music talent, wins hearts online: “Drop Spotify link”

Wizkid’s 1-year-old daughter Morayo shows off music talent, wins hearts online: “Drop Spotify link”

5 hours ago by Chinasa Afigbo

Omah Lay allegedly injured during rehearsal abroad, video emerges online

Omah Lay allegedly injured during rehearsal abroad, video emerges online

6 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

Odumeje explains why he refuses to minister at other pastors’ churches, speaks on T.B. Joshua

Odumeje explains why he refuses to minister at other pastors’ churches, speaks on T.B. Joshua

6 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

Veekee James advises singles on how to find their future spouse, video ignites buzz online

Veekee James advises singles on how to find their future spouse, video ignites buzz online

6 hours ago by Chinasa Afigbo

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Abdulaziz Yari ya tona wa gwamnatin Tinubu asiri game da sha’anin rashin tsaro

Abdulaziz Yari ya tona wa gwamnatin Tinubu asiri game da sha’anin rashin tsaro

2 hours ago by Muhammad Malumfashi

Bashir Ahmad ya samu babbar kujera a kwamitin yakin neman zaben Abba a Kano

Bashir Ahmad ya samu babbar kujera a kwamitin yakin neman zaben Abba a Kano

2 hours ago by Muhammad Malumfashi

'Yan bindiga sun hallaka jami'in tsaro tare da sace hamshakin attajiri a Plateau

'Yan bindiga sun hallaka jami'in tsaro tare da sace hamshakin attajiri a Plateau

3 hours ago by Sharif Lawal

Kwankwaso ya fito ya yi maganar dalilin da ya sa Atiku ba zai iya kifar da Tinubu ba

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Kwankwaso ya fito ya yi maganar dalilin da ya sa Atiku ba zai iya kifar da Tinubu ba

4 hours ago by Sharif Lawal

Wata sabuwa: Fastocin Tinubu, Gwamna Abba da Sarki Aminu Bayero sun mamaye Kano

Wata sabuwa: Fastocin Tinubu, Gwamna Abba da Sarki Aminu Bayero sun mamaye Kano

4 hours ago by Ahmad Yusuf

Gani ga wane: Gwaman ya raba Sarki da rawani, fadarsa kan tsunduma kansa a siyasa

Gani ga wane: Gwaman ya raba Sarki da rawani, fadarsa kan tsunduma kansa a siyasa

5 hours ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

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