Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. 66th Anniversary: Nigeria Must Move From Economic Stabilisation To Shared Prosperity-CPPE
- Says Reform Gains Yet To Translate Into Relief For Households, Businesses
- Demands Urgent Push For Power, Security, Agriculture, Jobs And Industrial Productivity
- Acknowledges Recent Improvements In Key Macroeconomic Indicators.
As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence anniversary, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called for a decisive shift from economic stabilisation to productivity, job creation and improved living standards for Nigerians. READ MORE
2. NNPC Ltd Posts ₦7.2trn Profit, Declares ₦5.8trn Dividend As Oil Output Hits Five-Year High
- Revenue Dips 24% Despite Stronger Earnings
- Oil, Condensate Output Climbs To 1.77mbpd
- Targets 2mbpd Output By 2027, 3mbpd By 2030
Nigeria’s oil giant, NNPC Limited, has posted a staggering ₦7.2 trillion profit after tax for 2025, up 33 per cent from the ₦5.4 trillion recorded in 2024, while declaring a ₦5.8 trillion dividend to shareholders. READ MORE
3. OPay, Google, FG Unveil Top 10 Teams In N18m National Innovation Challenge
OPay, in partnership with Google and the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, has unveiled the 10 teams that have advanced to the Boot Camp stage of its National Innovation Challenge under the expanded OPay Scholars Programme. READ MORE
4. Sanwo-Olu: No Safe Haven For Criminals As Yuletide Nears, Political Activities Gather Momentum
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sounded a stern warning to criminals, declaring that his administration will intensify security operations across the state to ensure that Lagos remains safe for residents and visitors. READ MORE
5. Tinubu Returns From Four-Week Vacation, Says ‘I’m Healthy, Ready To Go’
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a four-week working vacation in Europe, declaring that he is healthy, sound and ready to resume official duties. READ MORE
6. Dangote Refinery Surpasses Design Capacity, Deepens Nigeria’s Energy Independence
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a significant operational milestone, recording an average capacity utilization of 105.21 percent in August 2026, according to data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). READ MORE
7. How Buhari Relied On My Tinubu, Akande Ties To Engage Yorubas — Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari relied on his relationship with President Bola Tinubu and APC founding chieftain, Bisi Akande, to help manage political relationships with Yoruba leaders. READ MORE
8. Duke Demands State, Local Police As He Faults Nigeria’s Centralised Security System
Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, Donald Duke, has called for the creation of state and local government police formations, arguing that Nigeria’s centralised security structure has failed to effectively tackle terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes. READ MORE
9. Andrew Garfield Reveals Fela’s Influence On His Spider-Man Role
British actor Andrew Garfield has revealed that the music and revolutionary spirit of late Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti influenced his portrayal of Spider-Man. READ MORE
10. Guinea-Bissau Batter Super Eagles 3-0 In AFCON Qualifiers
The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a stunning 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, plunging Eric Chelle’s side into an early setback in the race for qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. READ MORE
