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

Science & Technology

At the third Delta State Social Media Summit, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori urged young people to use social media as a tool for sustainable development, job creation and state branding, citing his own rise through digital platforms.

- thenationonlineng.net

The United Nations Development Programme, together with Onyx Investment, provided funding and advisory services to three Nigerian SMEs, unlocking a $50 million blend of public and private capital aimed at strengthening the sector that contributes over 80 % of employment and 50 % of GDP.

- dailypost.ng