FaithWatch Daily and Midnight call reflections

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🇳🇬 Nigeria & Africa

  • Nigeria commissions its first wholly-owned floating storage & offloading (FSO) vessel
    The Federal Government and partners launched the FSO Cawthorne (2.2 million barrel capacity) offshore Bonny, aiming to reduce reliance on pipelines, ease logistics, and guard against oil theft.

  • World Bank lauds Nigeria’s economic gains — warns of food inflation burden
    While Nigeria’s economy grew ~3.9% in H1 2025 (due to reforms like subsidy removal, tax changes), high food prices remain a drag on ordinary households. The World Bank calls for targeted measures to ease cost pressures.

  • (Carried forward) AfDB $500 million budget support for Nigeria
    The African Development Bank is proceeding with a $500 million loan to support Nigeria’s fiscal reforms and power sector initiatives.

  • (Carried forward) Nigeria eyes global sukuk & new loans (~$2.8B)
    President Tinubu seeks approval for $2.3 billion in international borrowing and issuance of a $500 million sovereign sukuk to plug the budget deficit and refinance maturing debt.

  • Sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook upgraded
    The World Bank raises its 2025 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 3.8%, citing reduced inflation and macro stability — but warns fiscal risks persist.


⛪ Religious Highlights

  • Nigeria Church leaders call for peace and justice
    In response to continuing violence and church attacks, Christian leaders across Nigeria issued a joint statement calling on government and security agencies to protect places of worship and ensure justice for victims.

  • International call for protection of Christians in conflict zones
    Faith organizations globally reiterated appeals for safe corridors for persecuted Christian minorities in conflict zones (e.g. in Middle East, Africa), urging diplomatic and aid interventions.

  • Bible translation & access efforts renewed
    Mission agencies announced new partnerships to translate the Scriptures into underserved local languages in Africa and Asia, emphasizing that spiritual growth demands access to God’s Word in one’s mother tongue.

⚽ Sports Highlights

  • UEFA Champions League updates
    Some clubs secured early advantages in matchday fixtures. Attention is on heavyweights like Barcelona, PSG, and Real Madrid for upcoming clashes.

  • Local Nigerian football / athletics
    Preparations intensify for domestic leagues (NPFL) and Nigerian athletes train ahead of regional meets and qualifiers.

🌙 Midnight Call Reflection

Theme: “When God Builds, He Protects”

Tonight, amid reports of violence, debt burdens, and fragile peace, we glimpse the tension between God’s calling and world’s opposition. When Nigeria commissions its own floating oil vessel (FSO), it’s an act of sovereignty—one meant to shield the nation economically. Similarly, the Church is being built, strengthened, and expanded—even as threats mount against her.

Scripture says: “The Lord will keep you from all harm; he will watch over your life” (Psalm 121:7). The night is deep, but God keeps His people in the midst of storm. The Church must stand firm—not by might or power, but by His Spirit.

May we pray:

Lord, build Your Church in our land. Let every attack be turned to testimony, every threat to testimony. Protect those who preach, shield those who worship, and bring revival in the darkest hour. Amen.


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