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Victor Enengedi

Education: Diploma in International Affairs and Strategic Studies, Lagos State University (2000), History and Diplomatic Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University (2006), Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab: Advanced digital reporting 2024.

Experience: Sub-Editor/Senior Correspondent, theNETng (2013-2014), Editor-in-Chief, Tori.ng (2015-2019), Head of Editorial Operations, Nairametrics (2020-2022)

Awards: Staff of the Month, Nairametrics (2021-2022), Excellent Feedback Award at Legit.ng (2022)

Victor Enengedi is a trained journalist with over a decade of experience in both print and online media platforms. He holds a degree in History and Diplomatic Studies from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State. An AFP-certified journalist, he functions as the Head of the Business Desk at Legit. He has also worked as Head of Editorial Operations at Nairametrics. He can be reached via victor.enengedi@corp.legit.ng and +2348063274521.

1579 articles published since 04 Oct 2022

Author's articles

South Africa eyes Dangote Refinery listing despite anti-immigration policies affecting Nigerians

South Africa eyes Dangote Refinery listing despite anti-immigration policies affecting Nigerians

Energy

2 months ago

Aliko Dangote targets Africa's Record-Breaking IPO as Refinery Seeks $5 Billion Expansion Fund

Aliko Dangote targets Africa's Record-Breaking IPO as Refinery Seeks $5 Billion Expansion Fund

Energy

2 months ago

New NMDPRA data shows Nigerians buying less petrol despite Dangote Refinery boost

New NMDPRA data shows Nigerians buying less petrol despite Dangote Refinery boost

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote announces $800m cement plant expansion to create Jobs, boost production and grow economy

Dangote announces $800m cement plant expansion to create Jobs, boost production and grow economy

Industry

2 months ago

NACCIMA opens applications for $150 million fund to boost Nigerian businesses

NACCIMA opens applications for $150 million fund to boost Nigerian businesses

Industry

2 months ago

Beta Glass reports strong second quarter performance in half-year 2026 unaudited results

Beta Glass reports strong second quarter performance in half-year 2026 unaudited results

Industry

2 months ago

How Hakeem Belo-Osagie bought a bankrupt UBA in 1994 and sold It for $250 million in 2005

How Hakeem Belo-Osagie bought a bankrupt UBA in 1994 and sold It for $250 million in 2005

Capital Market

2 months ago

Hakeem Belo-Osagie reveals his UBA discovery of near bankruptcy, leading to reforms that boosted the bank's value by 2005, showcasing a remarkable turnaround story.

Nigerian students to win up to ₦100 million as FG opens ₦365m national research competition

Nigerian students to win up to ₦100 million as FG opens ₦365m national research competition

Business and Economy

2 months ago

The FG has launched the 2026 Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Programme with a ₦365 million prize pool to reward outstanding student research.

Nigerian state gives out N1 billion interest-free loans to 1,500 MSMEs, more beneficiaries coming

Nigerian state gives out N1 billion interest-free loans to 1,500 MSMEs, more beneficiaries coming

Money

2 months ago

KASEDA has disbursed over N1 billion in interest-free loans to 1,500 MSMEs, boosting local businesses and job creation, with further funding on the horizon.

Nigerian governor unveils bold plan to create thousands of jobs, names key industry set for revival

Nigerian governor unveils bold plan to create thousands of jobs, names key industry set for revival

Industry

2 months ago

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal plans to revive the state's textile industry, cotton ginneries, and oil mills, aiming to create thousands of jobs and boost the economy.

FCCPC moves against unfair business practices in markets, supermarkets, shopping malls and online platforms

FCCPC moves against unfair business practices in markets, supermarkets, shopping malls and online platforms

Economy

2 months ago

FCCPC intensifies efforts in Lagos to combat unfair business practices, urging clear pricing, labelling, and returns compliance to enhance consumer trust.

Healthy food becomes luxury as cost rises across Nigeria consuming most of minimum wage

Healthy food becomes luxury as cost rises across Nigeria consuming most of minimum wage

Economy

2 months ago

The cost of a healthy diet in Nigeria rose 11.7% to N1,541 daily in Q1 2026, with regional disparities highlighted in BudgIT's report. Ekiti tops the list at N2,091.

More jobs, investments: FG disburses N600bn, registers 500,000 MSMEs in national database

More jobs, investments: FG disburses N600bn, registers 500,000 MSMEs in national database

Economy

2 months ago

FG has secured over $50 billion in FDI commitments, recorded $6.1 billion in non-oil exports, and disbursed more than N600 billion through BOI to MSMEs.

Despite rise in digital payments CBN approved printing of 5.71bn banknotes in 2025

Despite rise in digital payments CBN approved printing of 5.71bn banknotes in 2025

Money

2 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approved the printing of 5.71 billion banknotes in 2025, 20.5% more than the 4.74 billion approved in the previous year.

Nigerian startup GoLemon shuts down operations after 2 years, leaves workers seeking new jobs

Nigerian startup GoLemon shuts down operations after 2 years, leaves workers seeking new jobs

Economy

2 months ago

GoLemon, a Lagos-based online grocery delivery startup, has ceased operations after failing to secure funding, highlighting Africa's funding challenges.

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