Your scannable roundup of what Nigeria is talking about today — top stories across the beats, each linked to its source.
🇳🇬 Top Stories
FIFA knew DR Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria — report
A report claims FIFA was aware that DR Congo fielded an ineligible player against Nigeria in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. No further details were provided in the source.
Meta’s new WhatsApp Business pricing to raise costs for Nigerian firms
Meta’s new WhatsApp Business Platform pricing, effective October 1, 2026, will increase costs for Nigerian businesses. Local tech startup 3650HQ is launching solutions to help manage customer conversations more efficiently and reduce expenses.
Super Eagles draw 3-3 with Russia in entertaining friendly
The Super Eagles drew 3-3 with Russia in an entertaining international friendly. Adams scored a late leveller in a six-goal thriller, with Nigeria coming from behind twice.
Katsina advised to adopt Kano, Niger Women, Peace and Security models
Katsina State is advised to learn from Kano and Niger’s successful Women, Peace and Security models to boost women’s participation in security decision-making. Key lessons focus on advocacy, coordination, and community integration.
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💼 Business & Economy
NASENI’s local innovations target post-harvest losses in agriculture
NASENI’s local innovations are being highlighted for their role in safeguarding Nigeria’s agricultural yields from post-harvest losses. The source provided no further details.
Market outlook: Oil, rates, naira to drive Q3
A market outlook indicates oil, interest rates, and the naira are expected to drive the third quarter. The source provided no further details.
Nigeria’s business confidence positive in September, PMI signals expansion
Nigeria’s business confidence remained positive in September 2026, while the PMI signalled further expansion in economic activity. According to CSL Research, citing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Business Expectations Survey, the Business Confidence Index eased to 13.4 points from 14.8 in August but remained firmly above the zero threshold. Businesses expect confidence to strengthen to 23.6 points in October, 29.9 in December and 36.6 by March 2027.
Nigeria at food security crossroads as climate crisis, waste reshape agriculture
Nigeria is described as being at a food security crossroads as the climate crisis and waste reshape the future of agriculture. The source provided no further details.
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⚽ Sports
Russia vs Nigeria: Friendlies stats and head-to-head
A preview of the Russia vs Nigeria friendly includes stats and head-to-head records. Reports note 19 Super Eagles players were available after seven withdrawals, and a depleted side rallied from behind to draw Russia.
FIFA aware DR Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria — NYT investigation
A New York Times investigation claims FIFA was aware DR Congo fielded an ineligible player against Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier. The source provided no further details.
Russia vs Nigeria live blogging to start at 4:00 PM WAT
Live blogging of the Russia vs Nigeria international friendly was scheduled to start at 4:00 PM WAT, one hour before kickoff. The source provided no further details.
FIFA confirms DR Congo fielded ineligible player against Super Eagles
FIFA has confirmed that DR Congo fielded an ineligible player against the Super Eagles. The source provided no further details.
🎬 Entertainment
Mary Remmy Njoku challenges NAFDAC boss over food safety
Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku challenged the NAFDAC boss over food safety. The source provided no further details.
Five Nollywood movies to watch in cinemas this October
A list highlights five Nollywood movies to watch in cinemas this October, including Agbara Nla and Black Market. The source provided no further details.
Nollywood festival to celebrate cultural ambassadors, showcase Nigerian attire
A Nollywood festival will celebrate cultural ambassadors and showcase Nigerian attire. The source provided no further details.
West’s blinkered view of African music hurting continent’s culture
A piece argues the West has a blinkered view of African music and that this is hurting the whole continent’s culture. The source provided no further details.
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🩺 Health & Education
Expert advocates leadership training for doctors
An expert has advocated leadership training for doctors. The source provided no further details.
Nigerian university hikes fees, students to pay up to N290,000
A Nigerian university has hiked its fees, with students to pay up to N290,000. The source provided no further details.
66 years of promises: From mission hospitals to medical tourism
A piece traces 66 years of promises in Nigeria’s health sector, from mission hospitals to medical tourism. The source provided no further details.
Education reforms taking shape under Renewed Hope Agenda — minister
A minister says education reforms are taking shape under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The source provided no further details.
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