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Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Lagos targets 3,000MW power by 2027, over 20 federal universities face legal action over health workers’ allowances, and the naira gains 5% as African currencies slide. Plus business, sports, entertainment, health and education stories, including Super Eagles and NFF developments, Burna Boy and Asake milestones, and EKSU fee concerns.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: record 71% customer satisfaction led by e-commerce, NBTI tying a $1trn economy to indigenous research, host communities flagged as key to oil production targets, and the naira ending the week stronger against the dollar. Plus business and energy deliberations, football reform and Super Eagles World Cup fallout, Nollywood and Afrobeats news, and calls to overhaul health and education.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Oyo relief over released corps members kidnapped in Imo, NUPRC’s 2026 licensing round offering 40 oil and gas blocks, and the Super Eagles dropping to 30th globally and sixth in Africa in the new FIFA rankings. Plus business and oil-sector recovery news, entertainment tour signings, and student calls for university education reforms.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Super Eagles draw Russia 3-3, FIFA-linked reports on an ineligible DR Congo player in a World Cup qualifier, and business confidence staying positive as the PMI signals expansion. Plus business and market outlooks, agriculture and food security, Nollywood and entertainment, health and education updates.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Tinubu’s lawyers admit errors in a U.S. court filing over 1990s drug probe records, Shettima says Nigeria was on the verge of collapse under Buhari, and the FG reports oil production rose 80% in three years. Plus Super Eagles news ahead of the Russia friendly, MFM FC’s women’s basketball title, Nollywood and BBNaija entertainment items, and health and education commentary.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Super Eagles prepare for Russia friendly amid squad withdrawals, Troost-Ekong calls for structure over talent, Tinubu commended over oil reforms, and the naira depreciates at the official FX market. Plus, private-sector PMI rises, education and healthcare reforms in focus, and entertainment news from the Headies race to Asake’s Spotify milestone.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: FRSC confirms 20 dead in a Plateau multiple crash, Katsina releases N8.5bn for the Nigeria for Women programme, commuters await Tinubu’s fare relief, and the naira depreciates against the dollar after Independence Day. Plus business and energy news from BUA and Seplat, Super Eagles and Nollywood updates including Olu Jacobs’ burial, and health and commentary pieces.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Lagos 2027 candidates set out education, housing and healthcare plans; the Dangote Foundation launches a Student Share Grant Initiative; and Tinubu pledges to lower food and transport costs through farmer support. Plus business and oil-sector news, Super Eagles and Super Falcons football updates, entertainment and music items, and health and healthcare reports.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Day, the Super Eagles face heavy criticism after a 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau, and the National Assembly extends the 2025 capital budget to December 2026. Plus business and currency news, sports reflections on Nigeria at 66, Nollywood tributes to Olu Jacobs, and health and entertainment updates.

Today’s Nigeria at a glance: Super Eagles thrashed 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau in AFCON qualifying, Ghana also beaten 4-2 by Gambia, and a tech innovation challenge expanded to health, agriculture, education and climate change. Plus business and power-sector coverage, naira exchange rate, BBNaija disqualification, entertainment, health and NELFUND education funding.