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🇳🇬 Top Stories
Nigeria’s electricity crisis a national emergency as generation lags 200m population
Nigeria’s electricity crisis is described as a national emergency, with generation capacity far below what is needed for more than 200 million people. Privatisation has not solved the problem, leaving constant outages and high costs for businesses that rely on generators.
Super Eagles begin Uyo training for 2027 AFCON qualifiers
The Super Eagles have started training in Uyo for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The squad is preparing for Friday’s match against Madagascar.
Gift Orban needs three more goals to make Amedspor loan permanent
Nigerian striker Gift Orban must score three more goals for his loan move to Amedspor to become permanent. He has already netted seven goals in six appearances, and reaching 10 league goals will activate a €3m purchase clause.
Madagascar’s Raveloson says Barea not afraid of Super Eagles
Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson insists his team is not afraid of facing the star-studded Super Eagles in their upcoming AFCON qualifier. The Barea are confident despite Nigeria’s big names and will look to start their campaign strongly.
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💼 Business & Economy
Naira extends appreciation against the dollar
The naira extended its appreciation against the US dollar, according to the exchange rate report for September 22, 2026.
NADF moves to provide non-interest loans to farmers
NADF is moving to provide non-interest loans to farmers.
CBN cuts MPR by 350 basis points to 23.00%
The Central Bank of Nigeria reduced the Monetary Policy Rate by 350 basis points to 23.00%, a more forceful easing step than the hold or measured 50-basis-point cut Proshare had forecast. The decision appears to place greater weight on three months of disinflation, the positive real policy rate and the need to ease financing pressure across the economy. The move narrows the ex-post real policy rate to about 7.61 percentage points and reduces Nigeria’s nominal interest-rate differentials against major external benchmarks.
CBN to auction N500bn in T-bills on September 23
The CBN, on behalf of the DMO, is scheduled to conduct a T-Bills Primary Market Auction on September 23rd, 2026, offering N500.00bn across the 91-day, 182-day and 364-day tenors. The offer comprises N100.00bn, N100.00bn and N300.00bn respectively, while total T-Bill maturities for the week amount to N28.04bn on the 182-day tenor.
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⚽ Sports
Osimhen set for injury return after international break
Victor Osimhen is set to return from injury after the international break.
Madagascar not afraid of star-studded Nigeria
Madagascar have said they are not afraid of a star-studded Nigeria side.
Arokodare raises alarm ahead of Madagascar clash
Arokodare said he still feels weak, raising alarm ahead of the Madagascar clash.
Brentford defender Kayode reveals he was approached by Nigeria
Brentford defender Kayode revealed he was approached by Nigeria.
🎬 Entertainment
Carter Efe challenges Wizkid to boxing match
Carter Efe has challenged Wizkid to a boxing match, claiming a hit song boosted the singer.
Davido joins Dangote at Times Square as refinery IPO hits Nasdaq billboard
Davido joined Dangote at Times Square in New York as the refinery IPO hit a Nasdaq billboard.
Enugu governor names Eucharia Anunobi, Rachael Okonkwo as aides
The Enugu governor has named Nollywood’s Eucharia Anunobi and Rachael Okonkwo as aides.
Rema addresses alleged fight with Davido
Rema said he has never had problems with artistes, addressing an alleged fight with Davido.
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🩺 Health & Education
Student unions seek nationwide expansion of E-DON to universities, polytechnics
Student unions are seeking the nationwide expansion of E-DON to universities and polytechnics.
Nigerian students demand E-DON expansion to universities, polytechnics
Nigerian students are demanding the expansion of E-DON to universities and polytechnics.
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