NaijaPodNews Morning Brief — Wednesday, August 19, 2026

NaijaPodNews Morning Brief — Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Today's top stories, narrated in five minutes:

1. Osun Guber: Oyebamiji Silent on Adeleke Win, Cries Out Over Supporters' Attacks

Despite calls from prominent political figures, Osun State APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji has not congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Instead, Oyebamiji issued a statement appreci...

2. NAFEM Records $1.41 Billion Turnover as FX Market Activity Surges

Nigeria's foreign exchange market recorded a significant rebound on August 17, 2026, with NAFEM turnover soaring to $1.41 billion, the highest in five weeks. This surge, a seven-fold increase from ear...

3. OAU Recognises LAUTECH VC Kalilu's Impact in Art, Academia

Obafemi Awolowo University recently honoured LAUTECH Vice-Chancellor, Professor Razaq Kalilu, for his extensive contributions to art, scholarship, and leadership. The recognition came during an alumni...

4. N2.6 Billion Federal Contracts Go To Inactive Firms on CAC Register

An investigation has revealed that five companies listed as 'inactive' on Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) portal received federal government contracts and payments totaling N2.6 billion b...

5. Second-hand fashion in Nigeria: from worries to the okirika boom

Nigeria's fashion landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with second-hand clothing, locally known as 'okirika', moving from the fringes of social acceptance to a central role in cont...

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