Vehicular movement and commercial activities were brought to a halt in several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday following hours of intense rainfall that resulted in flash floods. The heavy downpour, which lasted for several hours, disrupted normal life as major roads and neighborhoods were submerged, leaving both residents and commuters stranded. The floods particularly ravaged communities known to be prone to such incidents, including Life Camp, Mambila Barracks, Karu, Kubwa, and the Maraba axis. In these areas, water levels rose rapidly, overwhelming drainage systems and spilling into residential and commercial properties. Many households and business owners recounted their losses, stating that their homes, shops, and valuable goods were overrun by floodwaters.

The Dangote Refinery has been urged by the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria to provide its gasoline supply to marketers more easily and to offer goods at reasonable prices. Ikem Ohia, the association's representative, stated on Channels Television's The Morning Brief on Wednesday that tighter cooperation with the refinery will guarantee a consistent supply and eliminate gasoline lines nationwide.

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which starts on Monday and ends on September 28, has brought Vice President Kashim Shettima to New York. Shettima, speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, will announce Nigeria's new Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement, deliver the country's national statement during the high-level general debates, and participate in several roundtables, bilateral meetings, and side events.

 The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will swear in 57 newly appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court in Abuja on Monday, September 29, 2025.

The company that runs the Shoprite franchise in Nigeria, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited, has denied rumors that it is about to leave the country. In response to recent allegations of bare shelves and temporary closures at certain stores, the firm released a statement on Friday.

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has unveiled a pension-backed loan scheme for retirees under the supervision of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) in collaboration with Leadway Trustees and Optimus Bank.