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Osimhen, Iwobi, Nwabali among winners at 2026 Nigeria Pitch Awards
Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi and Stanley Nwabali were among the winners at the 2026 Nigeria Pitch Awards, according to Channels Television.
Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria from severe economic crisis, says Alake
The Guardian Nigeria News reports that Alake said President Bola Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria from a severe economic crisis.
NELFUND removed financial barriers to higher education, says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima said the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has provided crucial financial relief to the children of the poor and removed financial barriers to higher education. He spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during an audience with the management team of the University of Abuja, led by Vice Chancellor Hakeem Fawehinmi. Mr Shettima described NELFUND, established by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, as a landmark initiative and a vital social equaliser.
Nigeria’s oil revenue risks over 60% plunge from 2030, report warns
Punch Newspaper reports that Nigeria’s oil revenue faces a potential plunge of over 60 per cent from 2030 due to declining global crude oil demand driven by the shift to renewables and electric vehicles. The development poses a significant risk to the nation’s fiscal stability and underscores the urgent need for economic diversification.
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💼 Business & Economy
Naira records first depreciation against the dollar, reports say
Daily Post Nigeria reports that the naira recorded its first depreciation against the US currency, with the exchange rate tracked on September 9, 2026. Other outlets reported varied movement, including a 2 per cent strengthening and external reserves surpassing $54bn.
Tinubu’s wife targets 5,000 women, youths for agricultural mechanisation
The Sun Nigeria reports that the First Lady is targeting 5,000 women and youths for agricultural mechanisation under the Agri360 programme.
Appeal Court upholds 490-year jail term of ex-NEXIM MD Robert Orya
The BBC reports that the Court of Appeal upheld a 490-year jail term handed to former NEXIM Bank managing director Robert Orya over a N2.4 billion fraud case.
First Lady unveils training for 5,000 women, youths in mechanised farming
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the First Lady unveiled training for 5,000 women and youths in mechanised farming.
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⚽ Sports
Osimhen, Iwobi, Nwabali emerge winners at 2026 Nigeria Pitch Awards
Channels Television reports that Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi and Stanley Nwabali were among the winners at the 2026 Nigeria Pitch Awards.
Osimhen out: who leads the Super Eagles’ attack?
Punch Newspapers reports on the question of who will lead the Super Eagles’ attack with Victor Osimhen out.
Atletico Madrid yet to beat an English side in Champions League league phase
Complete Sports notes that Atletico Madrid have never won a Champions League group stage or league phase fixture against an English team, recording four draws and seven losses.
Nigerian football paying price for getting basics wrong — Yemi Idowu
Punch Newspapers reports that Yemi Idowu said Nigerian football is paying the price for getting the basics wrong.
🎬 Entertainment
Nollywood actress Ogundimu seeks help for cancer treatment
Punch Newspapers reports that Nollywood actress Ogundimu is seeking help for cancer treatment.
Dangote drove my mom home from hospital after my birth — Davido
Blueprint reports that musician Davido said Aliko Dangote drove his mother home from hospital after his birth.
Itele’s ‘Koleoso’ becomes Africa’s most-viewed film on YouTube
Pulse Nigeria reports that Itele’s ‘Koleoso’ has become Africa’s most-viewed film on YouTube with 141.6 million views, a Nollywood first.
Producers may leave YouTube if naira strengthens — Kunle Afolayan
Vanguard News reports that filmmaker Kunle Afolayan said Nollywood producers may leave YouTube if the naira strengthens against the dollar.
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🩺 Health & Education
Lasisi Elenu calls for urgent reform of Nigeria’s healthcare system
Arise News reports that comedian Lasisi Elenu called for urgent reform of Nigeria’s healthcare system.
University-college status: the reform Nigeria’s colleges of education need
Punch Newspapers examines the case for university-college status as the reform Nigeria’s colleges of education need.
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