Nigeria News Digest: August 27, 2025

Abia Governor Alex Otti called for a structured system to help Nigerian returnees abroad, noting that many overseas Nigerians wish to return but lack confidence on where to start.

In late August, 162 Nigerian citizens, including women and children, were voluntarily returned from Libya via Misrata International Airport with assistance from the DCIM and IOM.

Experts urged Nigeria’s federal government to deploy satellite‑based water‑quality monitoring to safeguard its critical lakes from environmental degradation.

NRC Managing Director accepted responsibility for the Abuja‑Kaduna derailment, suspended services on the route and pledged a thorough investigation to prevent future incidents.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation suspended Abuja-Kaduna train operations after a derailment near Kaduna. NRC officials and safety investigators are investigating the cause of the incident.

President Tinubu directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation to implement urgent measures to prevent future train accidents following the Abuja-Kaduna derailment.

Nigeria implemented a temporary ban on raw shea nut exports to promote local value addition, aiming to generate $300 million annually and boost the $9 billion global market.

Tinubu approved a six-month raw shea export ban to enhance domestic processing, create jobs, and position Nigeria to capture a significant share of the global shea market.

The Federal Government formed an investigation panel to identify the cause of the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment and improve rail safety nationwide.