When you browse the September 2025 news archive, a curated collection of all articles published on BassaNova News during September 2025. Also known as Sept 2025 archive, it serves readers who want a single stop for the month’s biggest stories. The archive encompasses sports highlights, financial market shifts, tech product launches, and election reforms, creating a snapshot of what mattered across Africa and the world last month. It requires timely reporting and accurate data to keep readers informed, and it enables analysts to spot trends without digging through scattered posts. By grouping everything from a $145 million Powerball surge to ETF share class approvals, the archive shows how diverse news threads intertwine in real time.
First off, the Powerball jackpot, the US lottery prize that spiked to $145 million for the September 27 draw illustrates how sudden spikes in public interest can drive ticket sales, especially after the historic $1.8 billion win earlier in the year. In the finance corner, the ETF share classes, new investment vehicles the SEC is about to greenlight for Dimensional Fund Advisors signal a $27 trillion industry shift, blending mutual‑fund management with ETF flexibility. Meanwhile, the FX market, where carry trades and sterling movements dominated headlines reminded traders that liquidity often outweighs geopolitical risks, keeping EUR/GBP locked in a tight range. Sports fans get a dose of European football action—from PSG’s penalty shootout win over Lens in the Coupe de France to Wolves battling Leeds at Molineux—showing how club fortunes can hinge on a single match. On the tech side, Xiaomi’s 17 series launch, featuring up to 7,500 mAh batteries and a rear secondary screen, demonstrates how Chinese manufacturers are challenging Apple’s dominance. Finally, the INEC electoral reforms push in Nigeria underscores the importance of legal tweaks before the 2027 vote, highlighting how policy changes shape democratic processes. All these stories connect through a single thread: each event reshaped its respective arena within September, offering readers a clear picture of the month’s impact. Below you’ll find the full list of articles that dive deeper into each of these topics, giving you the context and details you need to stay ahead.
The SEC signals approval for Dimensional Fund Advisors' ETF share classes, paving the way for a $27 trillion industry shift that blends mutual‑fund management with ETF flexibility.
PSG edged past Lens on penalties in the Coupe de France round of 32, earning a quarter‑final tie against Stade Briochin and keeping their cup hopes alive.
The August 19, 2025 Powerball draw produced a $605 million prize, one of the year’s biggest. Winning numbers were 15‑46‑61‑63‑64 with Powerball 01, and a 3X Power Play. A cash option of $273.4 million was offered. Double Play added a second set of numbers. Odds remain 1 in 292.2 million, but the lure of overnight wealth kept ticket sales soaring.
The Powerball prize pool has swollen to $145 million for the September 27 drawing, with a cash option of $67.3 million. No winner was picked in the previous Wednesday draw, pushing the amount higher. The surge comes just weeks after a historic $1.8 billion Powerball win. Tickets are on sale until the Saturday cutoff. Players across 45 states are eyeing the life‑changing sum.
The new United Rugby Championship season kicks off on 26 September 2025. Find out which TV channels and streaming services carry every match across the UK, Ireland, Europe, South Africa, the US and beyond. Learn about the format, key dates and special themed rounds coming up.
Xiaomi unveiled its 17 series in China, offering three models with battery sizes up to 7,500 mAh, 100W wired charging and a novel rear secondary screen. All devices run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Storage options reach 1 TB, while AI assistant and Wi‑Fi 7 promise a premium experience. The launch mirrors Apple’s iPhone 17 rollout, positioning Xiaomi as a heavyweight challenger.
Chairman Mahmood Yakubu urges the National Assembly to approve 142 post‑election recommendations before the 2027 polls. Eight of the proposals need constitutional or Electoral Act changes, targeting voter accreditation, result transmission and sanctions. Past collaborations delivered the 2022 Electoral Act and a three‑month primary window. Public hearings are slated, while a leadership overhaul looms in 2025‑27. Civil society stresses a non‑partisan successor for INEC.
US fans could catch the River Plate‑Palmeiras quarter‑final on September 24, 2025 via beIN Sports on TV, DirecTV’s special package or streaming apps like beIN Sports Connect and YouTube TV. Palmeiras won 3‑1, moving on 5‑2 on aggregate. beIN Sports holds exclusive US rights through 2026, offering multiple ways to watch future games.
Fluminense and Lanús played out a 1-1 draw in the Copa Sudamericana quarter‑final second leg at the Maracanã on September 24, 2025. Agustín Canobbio gave the home side an early lead, but Dylan Aquino’s second‑half equaliser saw Lanús advance 2-1 on aggregate. Both teams lined up in 4‑2‑3‑1 formations, with notable absences on the bench. The result ends Fluminense’s continental run and sends Lanús to the semifinals.
Millwall travel to The Den to face in‑form Coventry City in the Carabao Cup second round. Both clubs have recent league wins, but Coventry come off a stunning 7‑1 victory. The article breaks down recent form, head‑to‑head stats and tactical clues before laying out a prediction for the tie.
Wolverhampton Wanderers host Leeds United at Molineux in a make‑or‑break Premier League clash. Both clubs have barely scraped points this season – Wolves sit bottom without a point, while Leeds limp in 16th after a last‑minute defeat. History, form and a desperate need for three points add extra drama. The match could reshape each team’s early‑season trajectory.
Risk assets keep rising as easy liquidity outweighs geopolitical worries. Sterling holds steady, with EUR/GBP pinned in a tight 0.86–0.87 range and gilt auctions running smoothly. Analysts see year-end targets near 0.87 for EUR/GBP and 1.38 for GBP/USD. EMFX carry trades stay popular, with a USD-funded basket of TRY, EGP, and HUF up 3.6% quarter-to-date. A Turkish court case on Sept 15 is a key event risk.
