Nigeria News Digest: August 30, 2025

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.

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Published 2025-08-31 5:55 AM

Infrastructure & Transport

Tetracore Energy Group commissioned a Phase II compressed natural gas facility in Ogbere, Ogun State, designed to supply industries, power plants and auto‑gas vehicles, supporting President Tinubu’s national CNG initiative and expanding clean‑energy infrastructure.

- punchng.com

The Katsina State Executive Council approved the purchase of 700 motorcycles and 20 Hilux vehicles to equip the Community Watch Corps and security agencies, aiming to strengthen joint operations against banditry, kidnapping and other crimes across the state.

- premiumtimesng.com