NaijaNewsFeeds Daily Briefing — Wednesday, 09 September 2026

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Wednesday, 09 September 2026
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Your scannable roundup of what Nigeria is talking about today — top stories across the beats, each linked to its source.

🇳🇬 Top Stories

Desk editor: Alex Gukir Jnr

NFF Names Eguavoen Interim Super Falcons Coach for 2028 Olympic Qualifiers

The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Augustine Eguavoen as interim head coach of the Super Falcons ahead of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers. The decision was announced by Channels Television.

Channels Television 🇳🇬

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Nigeria’s Ballon d’Or Streak Ends as Osimhen, Lookman Miss 2026 Shortlist

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been excluded from the 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist, ending Nigeria’s three-year presence on the prestigious list. The Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup appears to be the main reason for the snub.

Punch Newspaper

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Nigeria’s U-19 Girls Cricket Team Gets Scholarships After World Cup Qualification

Nigeria’s U-19 girls cricket team has been awarded full university scholarships and special student contracts following their qualification for the 2027 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. The team achieved this by winning the Africa Qualifier undefeated.

Punch Newspaper

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Nigeria’s Stallions Drawn Against Zimbabwe, Ghana, Morocco in Africa Sevens Pool

Nigeria’s Stallions have been drawn against Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Morocco in Pool A of the 2026 Africa Men’s Sevens Series qualifier, which also serves as the African qualifier for the 2027 World Rugby SVNS 3. The tournament will be held in Kampala, Uganda, on September 26-27.

Punch Newspaper

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💼 Business & Economy

Desk editor: Sammy Tongshinung

Naira Rain as Seamoriow U15 Team Emerge Champions

The Seamoriow U15 team emerged champions amidst a ‘naira rain’ celebration, according to The Sun Nigeria.

The Sun Nigeria

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NAIC’s Recapitalisation Failure Puts Nigeria’s Farm Insurance at Risk

The failure of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) to recapitalise poses a risk to the country’s farm insurance sector, as reported by The Sun Nigeria.

The Sun Nigeria

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Naira Trades Sideways as Interbank FX Activities, Turnover Dip

The naira traded sideways in the foreign exchange market as interbank FX activities and turnover dipped, according to MarketForces Africa.

MarketForces Africa

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FirstBank Agric Expo 2026: The Big Push to Take Nigerian Produce Global

The FirstBank Agric Expo 2026 aims to boost the global reach of Nigerian agricultural produce, as reported by PM News Nigeria.

PM News Nigeria

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⚽ Sports

Desk editor: Jiru Micah

NFF Names Eguavoen Interim Super Falcons Coach for 2028 Olympic Qualifiers

The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Augustine Eguavoen as interim head coach of the Super Falcons ahead of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers, according to Channels Television.

Channels Television

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Super Eagles to Face Russia in October Friendly

The Super Eagles are scheduled to play a friendly match against Russia in October, as reported by The Nation Newspaper.

The Nation Newspaper

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Osimhen, Lookman Shut Out as Nigeria’s Ballon d’Or Streak Ends

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been excluded from the 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist, ending Nigeria’s three-year presence on the list. The Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup appears to be the main reason.

Punch Newspapers

Read on Punch Newspapers →

Nigeria Set for Russia Rematch in October

Nigeria’s national football team is set for a rematch against Russia in October, according to Punch Newspapers.

Punch Newspapers

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🎬 Entertainment

Desk editor: Yeshua Emmanuel

Afrobeats Star Kizz Daniel Splashes ₦1.6 Billion on 2026 Ferrari Purosangue SUV

Afrobeats star Kizz Daniel has purchased a brand new 2026 Ferrari Purosangue SUV worth ₦1.6 billion, as reported by AUTOJOSH.

AUTOJOSH

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Singer Davido Sternly Warns Those Trying to Move Like Him

Singer Davido has issued a stern warning to those attempting to imitate his style, according to Daily Post Nigeria.

Daily Post Nigeria

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Burna Boy’s ₦9 Billion Bugatti Chiron VXX: The Making by Venuum

AUTOJOSH reports on the making of Burna Boy’s ₦9 billion Bugatti Chiron VXX by Venuum.

AUTOJOSH

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‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’: Four Years Later, The Vibe Still Has No Expiry Date

TurnTable Charts reflects on the enduring impact of the album ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ four years after its release.

TurnTable Charts

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🩺 Health & Education

Lasisi Elenu Calls for Urgent Reform of Nigeria’s Healthcare System

Comedian Lasisi Elenu has called for urgent reform of Nigeria’s healthcare system, as reported by Arise News.

Arise News

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University-College Status: The Reform Nigeria’s Colleges of Education Need

Punch Newspapers discusses the need for reform in Nigeria’s colleges of education, specifically regarding university-college status.

Punch Newspapers

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