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🇳🇬 Top Stories
TechEconomy marks 9th anniversary with GrowthX conference in Lagos
TechEconomy has marked its 9th anniversary with the GrowthX conference in Lagos, bringing together tech and finance leaders to discuss Nigeria’s digital economy future. Key topics at the conference included AI, cybersecurity and fintech.
SPARK Tech Africa opens applications for coding programme for girls
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.
Informal workforce a major obstacle to social security, institute says
Nigeria’s informal workforce is a major obstacle to providing social security, according to the Institute of Leadership, Coaching and Strategy. The institute called for systems that protect workers beyond the formal sector, noting current frameworks struggle with accessibility for the most vulnerable.
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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.
Dollar to naira exchange rate today, September 21, 2026
The dollar to naira exchange rate for today, September 21, 2026, has been published.
NSIA, Africa50 launch $300m fund for off-grid electricity access
NSIA and Africa50 have launched a $300 million fund to boost off-grid electricity access in Nigeria.
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.
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⚽ Sports
13 new players receive first Super Eagles call-ups
Thirteen new players have received their first Super Eagles call-ups. The squad news comes as the Eagles begin training in Uyo for an AFCON qualifier, with Madagascar arriving, and Chelle replacing 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 after scoring seven goals and registering nine goal contributions for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig. His seven goals after the opening six matches are his highest tally at this stage of any season, and his nine goal contributions are also a career best. His seven-goal tally puts him level with Nigerian striker Gift Orban in the Süper Lig.
AS Trencin sign Nigerian striker Agada after record-breaking feat
AS Trencin have secured Nigerian striker Agada after a record-breaking feat.
AFCON qualifiers: Madagascar settle in Uyo ahead of Eagles clash
Madagascar have settled in Uyo ahead of their AFCON qualifier against the Super Eagles.
🎬 Entertainment
BBNaija Day 57: Housemates in tears over messages from home
On Day 57 of BBNaija, housemates were moved to tears by messages from home.
BBNaija Day 57: Housemates work on their wager scripts
On Day 57 of BBNaija, housemates worked on their wager scripts.
BBNaija Day 57: Meet the Most Influential Players of Season 11
On Day 57 of BBNaija, the show highlighted the Most Influential Players of Season 11.
What food did Nigeria create?
A report examines 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.
Nigerian students demand E-DON expansion to universities, polytechnics
Nigerian students are demanding the expansion of E-DON to universities and polytechnics.
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