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News Agency of Nigeria

September 29, 2026

AFCON Qualifiers: Guinea-Bissau trash Nigeria 3-0

The victory lifted Guinea-Bissau to the top of Group L with six points while Nigeria’s qualification hopes suffered another setback.

Super Eagles during the match
September 29, 2026

Pension fund assets rise to N31.8 trillion

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says pension assets grew by N289.40 billion from the N31.51 trillion recorded at the end of July.

PenCom
September 29, 2026

Stock ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‌⁠‍‍‌market reverses gain, loses N469 billion

Nigeria’s equities market lost N469 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday amid profit-taking.

Trading floor
September 29, 2026

Jigawa govt approves N1.4 billion to upgrade community radio stations 

Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports and Culture Sagir Musa said the projects would expand broadcasting coverage and improve transmission quality.

Jigawa State
September 29, 2026

Tinubu transmits bill seeking to establish national research council

He explained that the bill seeks to bring fragmented research and development funds across MDAs under a central National Research Development Fund.

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU
September 29, 2026

Senate passes bill extending 2025 capital budget implementation to December 31 

The bill was sponsored by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central).

Nigerian Senate
September 29, 2026

Wike approves N31.49 billion for solar streetlights in FCT

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike approved N31.49 billion in contracts to provide and install solar and modular hybrid solar streetlights across locations in the FCT.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike
September 29, 2026

NHIA inaugurates health financing platform

Mr Ohiri said the observatory was conceived to address fragmented health financing data and translate information into evidence and actionable insights.

Kelechi Ohiri
September 29, 2026

SON urges compliance with safe cosmetics regulations

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) urged manufacturers and other cosmetics industry stakeholders to comply with approved standards to protect consumers.

Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
September 29, 2026
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