Nigeria Digest: Key Developments on August 4, 2025

Nigeria saw significant political moves, economic projections, and security challenges on August 4. Key stories include major political defections, GDP growth projections, and notable arrests in the fight against cybercrime.

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Infrastructure & Transport

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and its partners awarded $280,000 to Nigerian innovators through the NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 3). The prize aimed to support solutions addressing socio-economic challenges, with specific prizes for healthcare and impact ideas.

- thisdaylive.com

The Ekiti State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) reported they are working on 1,000 kilometers of rural access roads, aiming to improve access to markets and boost road safety.

- leadership.ng

Minister Nyesom Wike pledged continued infrastructure development across Abuja ahead of the FCT's 50th anniversary in 2026, emphasizing ongoing projects and future goals like completed flats for the Nigerian Law School.

- leadership.ng

Senator Abubakar Sadiq Yar'adua left the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to concerns over its policies, claiming they prioritize wealthy interests over the well-being of the people.

- allafrica.com

The Lagos State Government issued a 21-day ultimatum to 176 unregistered estate developments, urging them to obtain mandatory layout approvals to ensure safe and organized city development.

- dailypost.ng

Residents of Ondo State protested over deteriorating federal roads, demanding government intervention, while officials assured that reconstruction efforts are underway.

- dailypost.ng