Latest news in Nigeria? September 3rd, 2026
03-09-2026
Top national and economic headlines in Nigeria for Thursday, September 3, 2026:
- Uber Exits Nigerian Market: Global ride-hailing company Uber officially ceased operations in Nigeria after a 12-year presence, following an internal business review. Users have until late September to conclude account-related matters. Naija News+ 1
- National Revenue Performance: Nigeria’s government revenue hit N21.6 trillion in the first half of 2026, marking a 49% year-on-year increase according to fiscal updates presented by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani. Business News Nigeria
- Currency Market Movements: The Nigerian Naira traded near N1,329 per US dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), backed by growing foreign reserves, while parallel market rates hovered around N1,395 to N1,410. allAfrica.com
- National Assembly Probe: The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee formally cleared Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila of any involvement regarding the alleged unauthorized insertion of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council into federal budget frameworks. Naija News
- State Debt Concerns: Financial reports revealed that 12 state governors concluding their tenures ahead of the 2027/2028 election cycle are projected to leave behind an aggregate debt profile of approximately N5.3 trillion across domestic and external liabilities. Naija News
- Security Reporting: Security monitoring data recorded 500 incidents across the country during August 2026, with northern states accounting for roughly two-thirds of the recorded activity. Naija News
- Sports: Falconets head coach Moses Aduku confirmed the Nigerian U-20 Women’s team has arrived in full readiness without major injury concerns ahead of their opening group clash against Spain at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Naija News