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On August 29, Moody's upgraded Nigeria's sovereign rating outlook from "stable" to "positive," affirming the B3 long-term foreign-currency rating. The upgrade was driven by stronger foreign exchange reserves and better-than-expected economic performance. The federal government welcomed the decision as evidence that its reform agenda is yielding results. Analysts expect the improved outlook to lower Nigeria's borrowing costs over time. Premium Times | Nairametrics
On August 29, the naira strengthened to N1,337/$, extending its recent rally. However, FX market weekly turnover plunged 49%, pointing to persistent structural liquidity constraints beneath the headline appreciation. Nairametrics
On August 30, the Central Bank of Nigeria mopped up N4.72 trillion via Open Market Operations over two days, as investors chased near-20% yields. The aggressive liquidity absorption underscores the CBN's continued tight monetary stance to support exchange rate stability. Nairametrics
On August 30, Vice President Shettima demanded stronger accountability for the $500 million agriculture programme and other food security interventions, calling for more transparent fund management. Nairametrics
On August 29, the federal government ordered an investigation into power losses along the Ikorodu–Sagamu 132kV industrial corridor, involving 100MW of missing electricity and an estimated N120 billion in revenue losses. PM News
On August 29, former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce urged President Tinubu to break up the national grid, decentralise the power system, and prioritise metering to rebuild consumer trust. PM News | Vanguard
On August 29, NERC reported issuing 194 electricity licences and permits in 2025, with mini-grids and metering installations seeing significant growth, indicating continued reform momentum in the sector. Nairametrics
On August 29, Nigeria was identified as leading Africa's $221 billion oil investment wave, with projections of $30–50 billion in oil and gas investment by 2030. NUPRC targets production of 2.5 million barrels per day. Punch
On August 30, filling stations across the FCT raised petrol prices, with NNPC adjusting the pump price from N1,250 to N1,270 per litre. Peoples Gazette
On August 29, APC campaign director Ali Yari stated unequivocally that fuel subsidy cannot return, warning that any politician promising its return is deceiving Nigerians. Daily Trust
On August 29, troops repelled a terrorist attack in Kukawa, Borno State, killing 26 militants with four soldiers wounded. In Kaduna, troops intercepted N9.89 million in ransom payments and rescued 27 kidnap victims. Leadership | Peoples Gazette
On August 30, NYSC members were kidnapped while travelling from Bayelsa to Abuja, with abductors demanding N20 million per person for their release. The Sun
On August 30, police in Nasarawa arrested four medical personnel suspected of involvement in organ harvesting, in an operation carried out by the Special Tactical Squad. Tribune
On August 29, a machete attack occurred at Filmhouse Cinema in Lekki, with two feared dead. The assailant attacked a security guard and another person in the car park. The Sun
On August 29, NCDC reported over 65,000 suspected cholera cases across 35 states. Northern states recorded a 185,502 increase in child malnutrition cases. Médecins Sans Frontières warned that conflict and funding cuts are deepening the humanitarian crisis. Punch | Punch
On August 30, Vice President Shettima departed for Angola to attend the AU special summit, where he will deliver a speech reaffirming Nigeria's committment to African peace and stability. ThisDay
On August 29, Nigeria urged the AU to raise a $1 billion peace fund to reduce dependence on external assistance, warning that funding uncertainties are undermining African peace operations. Tribune | Peoples Gazette
On August 29, Burkina Faso proposed high-level bilateral talks with Nigeria to repair recent diplomatic frictions and review areas of cooperation. Nairametrics
On August 29, Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo dismissed Atiku's border reopening promise, stating that Nigeria's land borders have never been closed and that Atiku's pledge is a political stunt. PM News
On August 30, Senate President Akpabio pledged that 2027 election campaigns will not disrupt legislative work. The EU expressed support for citizen-led election observation across Nigeria and pushed for IDP voting rights. Blueprinte | ThisDay
On August 29, the Nigerian Army's X account faced an attempted cyber breach. The military urged the public to ignore suspicious posts and stated that measures had been taken to secure the account. PM News | Tribune
On August 29, LawPavilion unveiled an AI legal platform designed for Nigeria's legal industry, claiming it "does not hallucinate" — targeting legal research and case analysis. ThisDay
On August 29, Q2 2026 ISP subscriber rankings were published, showing intensifying competition in Nigeria's internet service provider market as new entrants challenge established players. Nairametrics