Nigeria saw key local election timetables released, a surge in non‑oil revenue and new health initiatives, alongside notable security incidents and tech sector developments. Major stories include INEC voter registration, rising taxes.
Nigeria saw key political developments including court rulings on presidential candidacy and contentious local government elections, while the economy posted modest recovery amid inflation concerns.
Nigeria saw heated disputes over the Rivers local‑government elections, a Finnish court sentencing separatist Simon Ekpa, major business developments including a Union Bank‑Titan Trust merger, and a wave of security incidents.
On August 31, 2025, the APC secured 20 of 23 local government seats in Rivers State while high‑profile legal cases, including Peter Obi’s court appearance and a US immigration arrest, drew attention. A severe flood in Nasarawa damaged over 300 farms.
On August 30, 2025 Nigeria saw Rivers LG elections praised by Governor Wike, the end of Rivers' emergency rule, EFCC’s arrest of over 1,400 internet fraud suspects, a surge in the stock market, new CNG stations and a UNDP boost for SMEs.
Nigeria saw intense political activity ahead of 2027 elections, with Atiku urging reforms and EFCC cracking down on illegal BDCs. Economic updates included passport fee hikes and GTCO’s capital injection, while security forces rescued...
Nigeria saw intense political activity ahead of the 2027 elections, major EFCC crackdowns on fraud, a surge in tax revenue praised by the IMF, a deadly bandit attack in Zamfara, a fatal train derailment, and a rising Lassa fever…
On Aug 27 2025, Nigerian headlines spotlighted intense political contests, judiciary interventions, economic policy shifts, and rising security incidents. Notable stories ranged from local election disputes and Supreme Court battles.
On August 25 2025 Nigeria saw vigorous voter‑registration drives ahead of upcoming elections, a series of anti‑fraud arrests by the EFCC, and a mixed economic outlook with inflation concerns and new trade ties to Brazil. Health officials warned of HPV...
Key stories from Nigeria on August 24 include major political moves, economic developments, and security concerns. The ADC's legal challenge, INEC's PVC numbers, and significant arrests by NDLEA highlight the day's events.
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