Your scannable roundup of what Nigeria is talking about today — top stories across the beats, each linked to its source.
🇳🇬 Top Stories
Shettima Urges Africa to Process Minerals Locally, Stop Raw Exports
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged African countries to stop exporting the continent’s mineral wealth and instead turn it into jobs and industrial growth. Speaking at the Third High-Level Roundtable of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, he said Africa must strengthen cooperation and process more of its minerals locally.
TechEconomy Marks 9th Anniversary With GrowthX Conference in Lagos
TechEconomy is marking its 9th anniversary with the GrowthX conference in Lagos, bringing together tech and finance leaders to discuss Nigeria’s digital economy future. Key topics include AI, cybersecurity and fintech.
SPARK Tech Africa Opens Applications for Girls’ Coding Programme
SPARK Tech Africa has opened applications for its second annual coding programme for African girls aged 11 to 16. The free five-month initiative offers Python training and mentorship, aiming to boost tech access.
President Tinubu Extends Working Vacation, To Return At Weekend
President Tinubu has extended his working vacation and is expected to return at the weekend, according to Channels Television.
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💼 Business & Economy
Firm Unveils Mini-Grid Project to Power 6,000 Homes in Nigeria
A firm has unveiled a mini-grid project aimed at powering 6,000 homes in Nigeria, according to Daily Trust.
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, September 21, 2026
Daily Post Nigeria published the dollar to naira exchange rate for today, September 21, 2026.
NSIA, Africa50 Launch $300m Fund for Off-Grid Electricity Access
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority and Africa50 have launched a $300 million fund to boost off-grid electricity access in Nigeria, TheCable reports.
Naira Rallies by 1.46% as Stronger FX Inflows Ease Pressure
The naira rallied by 1.46% as stronger foreign exchange inflows eased pressure on the currency, according to The Guardian Nigeria News.
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⚽ Sports
13 New Players Get First Super Eagles Call-Ups
Thirteen new players have received their first Super Eagles call-ups, The Nation Newspaper reports. The squad is preparing for an AFCON qualifier, with the Eagles beginning training in Uyo as Madagascar arrives, while Chelle replaces the injured Osimhen.
Salah Enjoys Best-Ever Six-Game Start With Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah is enjoying the most productive six-match start of his career, scoring seven goals and registering nine goal contributions for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig. His seven-goal tally puts him level with Nigerian striker Gift Orban, who has also scored seven times in the opening six weeks of the season.
AS Trenčín Secure Nigerian Striker Agada After Record-Breaking Feat
AS Trenčín have secured lanky Nigerian goal machine Agada after a record-breaking feat, according to OwnGoalNigeria.com.
AFCON Qualifiers: Madagascar Settle in Uyo Ahead of Eagles Clash
Madagascar have settled in Uyo ahead of their AFCON qualifier against the Super Eagles, Punch Newspapers reports.
🎬 Entertainment
BBNaija Day 57: Housemates in Tears Over Messages From Home
On Day 57 of BBNaija, housemates were moved to tears over messages from home, according to DStv.
BBNaija Day 57: Housemates Work on Their Wager Scripts
BBNaija Day 57 live updates show housemates working on their Wager scripts, according to DStv.
BBNaija Day 57: Meet the Most Influential Players of Season 11
BBNaija Day 57 features the MIPOW segment, profiling the Most Influential Players of Season 11, according to DStv.
What Food Did Nigeria Create?
The Guardian Nigeria News explores the question of what food Nigeria created.
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🩺 Health & Education
Student Unions Seek Nationwide Expansion of E-DON to Universities
Student unions are seeking the nationwide expansion of E-DON to universities and polytechnics, according to thenigeriaeducationnews.com.
Nigerian Students Demand E-DON Expansion to Universities, Polytechnics
Nigerian students are demanding the expansion of E-DON to universities and polytechnics, The Guardian Nigeria News reports.
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