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🇳🇬 Top Stories
Sadiq nears Valencia training return after September injury
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq is nearing a return to training with Valencia after recovering from a September injury. He is optimistic about rejoining the squad and contributing to the team’s goals.
Ondo bans early promotion of pupils to secondary school
Ondo State has banned early promotion of pupils to secondary school to enhance education quality and ensure foundational learning. The policy aligns with the national 16-year-old university entry age, addressing concerns about children being pushed prematurely into higher education.
LCCI calls for strict AI regulation to protect Nigerian jobs
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling for strict AI regulation in Nigeria to protect jobs from potential abuses and unethical deployments. The chamber warns AI could worsen the jobs crisis if not managed properly, advocating for a focus on job creation.
Onuachu scores early but injured in Trabzonspor Conference League tie
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu scored in the 3rd minute of Trabzonspor’s UEFA Conference League match but suffered an injury and was substituted in the 10th minute.
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💼 Business & Economy
Engineers warn ageing power grid threatens Nigeria’s digital economy
Engineers have warned that Nigeria’s ageing power grid threatens the country’s digital economy.
Innovation for nutrition key to turning agriculture into food security
A report examines how innovation for nutrition can help turn Nigeria’s agricultural promise into food security.
Naira extends appreciation against the dollar
The naira extended its appreciation against the US dollar, according to the dollar-to-naira exchange rate for October 15, 2026.
Reps seek new agency to boost off-grid electricity, investment
The House of Representatives is seeking a new agency to boost off-grid electricity and investment.
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⚽ Sports
James recalls emotional international debut with Super Eagles
James has recalled his emotional international debut with the Super Eagles.
Chelle adds more foreign players to Nigeria U23 team, picks potential captain
Coach Chelle has added more foreign players to the Nigeria U23 team and picked a potential captain.
Report: Administrative blunders cost Golden Eaglets against Niger
A report alleges that major administrative blunders contributed to the Golden Eaglets’ defeat against Niger.
Iheanacho sets Turkish football goal-scoring record with latest brace
Kelechi Iheanacho has set a goal-scoring record in Turkish football with his latest brace.
🎬 Entertainment
Nollywood data void leaves investors in N2.7trn sector flying blind
A lack of data in Nollywood leaves investors in the N2.7 trillion sector flying blind.
Blaqbonez releases fourth studio album ‘NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME’
Blaqbonez has released his fourth studio album, titled ‘NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME’.
Adeleke, Davido under fire over Tinubu, APC support
Governor Adeleke and Davido have come under fire over Tinubu and APC support, with critics accusing them of insulting Osun people and spitting on their sacrifice.
Davido reacts to VDM’s latest jab at Governor Adeleke
Davido has reacted to VDM’s latest jab at his uncle, Governor Adeleke.
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🩺 Health & Education
Lagos hospital unveils Nigeria’s first 160W HoLEP laser for prostate surgery
A Lagos hospital has unveiled Nigeria’s first 160W HoLEP laser machine for prostate surgery.
Senate approves new teaching hospitals in Kaduna, Benue
The Senate has approved new teaching hospitals in Kaduna and Benue states.
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