The Week's Top Stories: Sept 14 - Sept 20, 2025
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Weekly Briefing The Week's Top Stories: Sept 14 - Sept 20, 2025
Welcome to our weekly rundown. I'm Omotola Oluwashindara, and this week, we're seeing steady growth and important breakthroughs in key sectors.
Market & Sentiment Overview
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Economy
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Senate Approves Landmark Petroleum Industry Act Amendments
The Senate has passed key amendments to the Petroleum Industry Act, a move expected to attract foreign investment and increase transparency in the oil sector.
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Port Harcourt New Sea Port to Boost Regional Trade
The newly commissioned sea port in Port Harcourt is set to become a major hub for international trade, with a focus on container shipping and dry goods, following its successful trial runs.
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Renewable Energy Bill Gains Support in National Assembly
A new bill promoting renewable energy sources has passed its first reading, signaling a government-wide commitment to diversifying the nation's power grid and reducing carbon emissions.
Development
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Federal Government Launches National Housing Scheme
A new initiative has been launched to provide affordable housing units across the country, with the first phase targeting civil servants and low-income families in six pilot states.
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Second Phase of Abuja-Kaduna Road Project Completed
Commuters are celebrating the completion of the second phase of the Abuja-Kaduna road reconstruction, which has significantly cut down travel time and improved safety on the key highway.
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Lagos Tech Hub Now Open for Startups
A new government-backed technology hub has opened its doors in Lagos, providing subsidized office space, mentorship, and seed funding for emerging tech startups.
Education
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New University Admission Policy to Prioritize Local Students
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new policy giving priority to students who choose state universities as their first choice, in a bid to promote local enrollment.
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International University Collaboration to Focus on AI Research
A major Nigerian university has signed a collaboration agreement with a leading European institution to establish a joint research center focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.
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National Literacy Campaign Launched to Boost Reading Skills
The Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide literacy campaign targeting primary and secondary school students with the goal of improving reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Sports & Entertainment
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Novelty Match Celebrates TWN Founder's Birthday
In a special event to continue the celebration of TWN News founder and producer Mr. Larry Allen's 60th birthday, the JS Darinho Sports Academy of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, faced off against Diamond FC. The game on Monday, the 15th of September, was an exciting affair that ended 3-2 to Diamond FC. Despite the loss, JS Darinho Sports Academy showed immense resilience and courage throughout the game.
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Afrobeat Sensation Wizkid Announces Music Festival in Lagos
Wizkid has announced his highly anticipated music festival, set to be the biggest event of the year, featuring an all-star lineup of both international and local artists in Lagos in November.
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Nollywood Film 'The Heist' Breaks Box Office Records
The new Nollywood action film, 'The Heist,' has become the highest-grossing Nigerian movie of the year, praised for its captivating plot and stunning cinematography.
A Special Birthday Shout-Out!
A very happy 60th birthday to our esteemed founder, **Larry Allen**! The entire TWN News family wishes you a fantastic celebration and many more years of success and happiness.
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