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48 According to Africa Report, Kenya is pushing to double the initially planned capacity of the power component as it seeks to address electricity shortages, lower energy costs and reduce its exposure to fluctuations in renewable and hydroelectric generation. The proposed plant would form part of a wider energy complex integrating Dangote’s planned refinery with electricity generation infrastructure on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast.

43 The apex bank said the heightened scrutiny would focus on how financial institutions identify suspicious transactions, manage terrorism-financing risks and enforce targeted financial sanctions against designated individuals and organisations. The CBN disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director of its Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Department.

19 Nigeria Pitch Awards president Dr Shina Philips announced the new category during the 12th edition of the awards at the Ibis Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Philips said the award would give promising teenagers greater recognition while encouraging young players to compete and develop their talents from an early age.

34 Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa disclosed the plan on Tuesday during a meeting with NYSC Director-General Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu and his delegation in Abuja. Alausa said the initiative would create a more integrated system for authenticating academic qualifications while eliminating weaknesses in the management of education and identity records.

43 The Galatasaray forward won the Rashidi Yekini Award for Best Striker of the Year and was also crowned King of the Pitch, underlining his status as one of Nigeria’s leading football stars. Osimhen was joined among the night’s major winners by Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi and defender Calvin Bassey. Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, collected the Goalkeeper of the Year award, while Bassey was named Defender of the Year.

33 Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, announced the reform on Tuesday, describing it as part of the government’s broader drive to digitise education administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Under the new system, applicants can complete the entire certificate evaluation and authentication process online, removing the need to submit requests through physical visits to ministry offices.

28 France Football announced the nominees on Tuesday, with Messi receiving his 17th career nomination and Yamal making the shortlist for the third time. At 39, Messi remains in contention for the world’s most prestigious individual football award despite his advancing age and his decision to retire from international football in August. The Inter Miami forward has won the Ballon d’Or a record eight times, with his previous triumphs coming in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023.

27 Iorpev made the claim after youths blocked Obi’s convoy on Tuesday as the opposition politician attempted to travel to Yelwata, a community where more than 270 people were reportedly killed in a June 2025 massacre.

28 Buba, who is the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate for governor of Bauchi State in the 2027 election, spoke in Abuja while receiving political associates, party leaders, aides and Muslim and Christian religious leaders who gathered to express solidarity with him. The senator has faced allegations since 2024 of having links with suspected bandits, claims he has consistently denied.

10 The fixture, confirmed by Nigeria’s FIFA Match Agent Jairo Pachon of Eurodatasports, will be the second meeting between Nigeria and Russia in 16 months. Their previous encounter ended 1-1 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on June 6, 2025, when an own goal by Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi gave the hosts the lead before Tolu Arokodare equalised after the break.