Nigeria Digest: July 31, 2025
Nigeria saw significant political maneuvers, economic shifts, and security challenges on July 31. Court rulings shaped the political landscape, while economic indicators revealed both progress and challenges. Security concerns remained prominent.
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News > Nigeria Digest: July 31, 2025
Infrastructure & Transport
The renaming of streets in Lagos has sparked ethnic tensions, with critics arguing that prioritizing one group undermines the city's historical diversity.
- saharareporters.comThe Ilaje community in Lagos is protesting the renaming of a historic road to King Sunny Ade Road, demanding a reversal to preserve their cultural heritage.
- saharareporters.comThe Lagos State Government has urged property owners to renovate their buildings' facades to align with the vision of establishing Lagos as a 21st-century economy.
- thisdaylive.comContractors have accused FCT Minister Wike of withholding ₦5.2 billion in payments, leading to health issues among workers and calls for presidential intervention.
- saharareporters.comKatsina State has allocated ₦703 million to enhance security at 14 hospitals, including perimeter fences and barricades, as part of broader security reforms.
- nigerianeye.comThe Center for Journalism Integrity and Development (CJID) ranked Imo, Bauchi, and Lagos as the most dangerous states for journalists in Nigeria, based on factors like access to information, harassment, transparency, and legal frameworks supporting press freedom.
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