Nigeria News Digest: August 5, 2025

Nigeria sees key political developments, economic strides, and ongoing security concerns. Major stories include voter registration drives, cybercrime convictions, and tragic accidents.

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Education & Employment

Stakeholders praised President Tinubu for appointing Aisha Garba as the head of the Universal Basic Education Commission, recognizing her effective reforms in primary education.

- thisdaylive.com

Two Nigerian universities were selected for a British Council-funded project to revamp curriculum development, focusing on entrepreneurship, circular economy, and peace building.

- punchng.com

The Kwara State Assembly expressed concern over the patronage of hotels by underage students and called for a comprehensive audit and regulatory inspection of all hotels in Ilorin metropolis.

- leadership.ng

The 2025 WAEC results showed a decline in pass rates, attributed to new anti-malpractice measures, with only 32% of candidates achieving credits in five subjects including English and Mathematics.

- punchng.com