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Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Shettima courts US-based Nigerians on Tinubu’s reforms, a Lagos court sets an October 2026 ruling on the Euracare bid to halt the Chimamanda Adichie inquest, fire razes property at the Customs Western Marine Command, and the Super Eagles train in Bissau ahead of Guinea-Bissau. Plus business and development news on domestic refining, AgriConnect, NELFUND’s BUK payment and a CBN naira-care appeal, alongside sports, entertainment and health updates.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Shettima courts US-based Nigerians on Tinubu’s reforms, a Lagos court sets an October 2026 ruling on the Euracare bid to halt the Adichie inquest, a fire hits the Customs Western Marine Command, and the Super Eagles train in Bissau ahead of their Guinea-Bissau qualifier. Plus business and development news on IFAD’s AgriConnect push, a 70% local content target, domestic refining, NELFUND’s N1.75b payment to BUK, plus sports, entertainment and health updates.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: food and beverage firms led 2025 manufacturing investments with N375bn, Defence Minister Musa sought stronger international security partnerships, and Atiku called for a minimum wage increase. Plus business and energy news, Super Eagles and beach soccer updates, BBNaija and entertainment, and LASU’s NELFUND applications.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: food and beverage firms led 2025 manufacturing investments with N375bn, Atiku called for a minimum wage increase, and the Presidency said Tinubu will return from vacation this week. Plus business and energy news on the naira, agriculture and power investment, sports updates on the Super Eagles and Sand Eagles, and entertainment from BBNaija, Nollywood and Apple Music Hall.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Lagos Police bust a N20bn imported goods diversion syndicate, GCR upgrades Dangote Industries to AAA(NG), and the Super Eagles return to training after a 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar. Plus business and forex news, Nollywood’s Guinness World Record screening, and education and entertainment updates.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Lagos Police bust a N20bn imported-goods diversion syndicate; Umahi inspects Calabar-Abuja corridor road projects; GCR upgrades Dangote Industries to AAA(NG); and Nollywood’s ‘Black Market’ sets a Guinness World Record with 51,000+ Lagos moviegoers. Plus business and forex news on the naira and CBN rate cut, Super Eagles and Spain football records, Timaya on Fela, and an EU-backed solar mini-grid in the North-West.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Rivers Assembly orders arrest of PAMO University VC over a N29bn scholarship fund, the naira depreciates against the dollar, and the Super Eagles beat Madagascar 2-1 in their AFCON 2027 qualifier in Uyo. Plus Africa Magic’s Olu Jacobs documentary, UNGA 81 calls for African economic power, and education, agriculture and entertainment news.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Rivers Assembly orders arrest of PAMO University VC over alleged N29bn fund mismanagement; Super Eagles beat Madagascar 2-1 in their AFCON 2027 qualifier; the naira depreciates against the dollar; and the White House blocks CNN from Trump’s Tennessee trip. Plus business and agriculture value-chain reports, education partnerships and AI wins, and entertainment news on Davido, Asake and rising Afrobeats talent.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Nigeria renews its call for Security Council reform and African representation at the 81st UNGA; states post N5.15tn in 2025 IGR, up 40.93%; Nigeria and the U.S. sign a framework for a $700bn mineral investment; and the Super Eagles open their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Madagascar. Plus business confidence climbs in the CBN survey, the FG reviews 18 agricultural laws, and Tinubu mourns Nollywood veteran Olu Jacobs.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Nigeria renews its call at UNGA for Security Council reform and African representation; states collected N5.15tn in IGR in 2025, up 40.93%; and Nigeria and the U.S. signed a framework for a $700 billion mineral investment. Plus business confidence rising in August 2026, the Super Eagles opening their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Madagascar, and entertainment and education news including tributes to Olu Jacobs.