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🇳🇬 Top Stories
Wellspring University to graduate first 15 doctoral, pioneer Public Health students Oct 23
Wellspring University will graduate its first 15 doctoral students and pioneer Public Health students on October 23. The convocation will see 404 students graduate in total.
Ayra Starr becomes first African artist to headline NFL international halftime show
Ayra Starr is the first African artist to headline the NFL’s international halftime show in London. She called the experience ‘amazing’.
CJN swears in 68 new SANs, warns against professional misconduct
The Chief Justice of Nigeria has sworn in 68 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria. The CJN warned the new SANs against professional misconduct.
World Bank, IMF warn of jobs crisis in Nigeria, others over AI
The World Bank and IMF have warned of a jobs crisis in Nigeria and other countries linked to artificial intelligence.
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💼 Business & Economy
Naira depreciates against USD to begin week on negative note
The naira depreciated against the US dollar to begin the week on a negative note, according to the October 12, 2026 exchange rate update.
Obi blames fuel subsidy removal, naira floating, tax reforms for hardship
Peter Obi has attributed the nation’s hardship to the removal of fuel subsidy, the floating of the naira and tax reforms.
Still on the way to naira recovery
The Guardian Nigeria examines the path toward naira recovery.
NSA unveils new strategy to tackle oil theft, pipeline vandalism
The National Security Adviser has unveiled a new strategy to tackle oil theft and pipeline vandalism.
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⚽ Sports
AFCON Qualifiers: Lagos in line to host Super Eagles as CAF approval awaits
Lagos is in line to host the Super Eagles for AFCON qualifiers, with CAF approval still awaited.
Delay in signing new $75,000 deal ‘frustrates’ Chelle
A delay in signing a new $75,000 deal has left Chelle frustrated, according to The Guardian Nigeria.
DRC eligibility row: Elumelu cautions NSC, NFF over FIFA legal push
Elumelu has cautioned the National Sports Commission and the NFF over a FIFA legal push amid the DRC eligibility row.
AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles may host Tanzania at Teslim Balogun Stadium
The Super Eagles may host Tanzania at Teslim Balogun Stadium in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
🎬 Entertainment
African filmmakers brace for the AI revolution
African filmmakers, ready or not, are getting set for the AI revolution, Variety reports.
Who wins Big Brother Naija S11 tonight?
The winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11 is set to be decided tonight.
Wizkid signs with Creative Artists Agency for North American touring
Wizkid has signed with Creative Artists Agency for North American touring.
Nollywood’s ‘Her Daughters’ Mother’ to screen at Film Africa Festival in London
Nollywood film ‘Her Daughters’ Mother’ is set to screen at the Film Africa Festival in London.
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🩺 Health & Education
How UNILAG education prepared Nigerian dentist for US Army leadership
A report profiles how a University of Lagos education prepared Nigerian dentist Gabriel Ishioye for US Army leadership.
Nigeria’s health crisis goes beyond hospitals, budgets, says ex-Abia commissioner
Former Abia Health Commissioner Okonkwo says Nigeria’s health crisis goes beyond hospitals and budgetary allocations.
American Open University Chancellor calls for overhaul of Nigeria’s education system
The Chancellor of American Open University says Nigeria’s education system needs an overhaul for the digital age.
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