Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Appeal Court Curbs CAC’s Powers Over Religious Bodies
- Upholds CAMA Provisions’ Nullification
- Limits Section 851 Powers
- Says CAC Cannot Intrude Into Internal Affairs Of Voluntary Associations
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has delivered a major blow to the regulatory powers of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), affirming the nullification of eight provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 that empowered the commission to intervene in the affairs of incorporated trustees, including religious organisations. READ MORE
2. Rising Cost Of Living: Again, Atiku Blasts Tinubu
- Urges President To Emulate Germany, Cut Fuel Costs To Ease Hardship
- Unveils Alternative Fuel Support Plan, Targets Locally Refined Petrol
Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt measures similar to Germany’s temporary fuel-tax cuts to cushion Nigerians from rising living costs. READ MORE
3. NIMASA Launches Blue Economy Accelerator Portal Oct 5
- Young Innovators Aged 18–28 Invited To Apply For Initiative
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced the opening of the application portal for its Blue Economy Accelerator Programme (NIMASA-BEAP) on Monday, October 5, 2026, inviting young Nigerian innovators between the ages of 18 and 28 to submit innovative ideas capable of driving growth and transformation in Nigeria’s blue economy. READ MORE
4. Tinubu To EFCC: You Have Justified My Confidence In You
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the efforts and performance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption in the country, stressing that it has justified the confidence reposed on it READ MORE
5. Black Friday: 20 Killed As Truck Rams Into Vehicles In Plateau
At least 20 people have been killed in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Hawan Kibo Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. READ MORE
6. Keyamo: Atiku, Obi’s ‘Huge Ego Battle’ Overshadows Fight Against Tinubu
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the rivalry between former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, rather than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, appears to be driving their opposition activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election. READ MORE
7. EFCC Cleared Me After Probe Of CBN Tenure – Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has revealed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission investigated him after his tenure as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and eventually cleared him of wrongdoing. READ MORE
8. ‘It Was A Sign Of Love’ — Charly Boy Reacts To Obasanjo’s ‘Ashawo’ Joke
Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has explained why former President Olusegun Obasanjo jokingly described him as an “ashawo” during the London launch of his memoir, 999. READ MORE
9. Olu Jacobs Laid To Rest In Lagos As Nollywood Bids Icon Farewell
Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs was laid to rest in Lagos on Friday, bringing the curtain down on the life of one of Nigeria’s most celebrated screen icons. READ MORE
10. Financial Fairplay Breach: Man City Lodge Appeal Against Premier League Decision
Manchester City have formally lodged an appeal against the opinion of the Premier League Commission in the club’s long-running disciplinary case. READ MORE
