Nigeria News Digest: August 31, 2025

On August 31, 2025, the APC secured 20 of 23 local government seats in Rivers State while high‑profile legal cases, including Peter Obi’s court appearance and a US immigration arrest, drew attention. A severe flood in Nasarawa damaged over 300 farms.

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Education & Employment

The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered a thorough investigation into alleged unfair recruitment practices in the National Assembly after concerns were raised about the process.

- nairametrics.com

Katsina State has revoked all private and community schools’ operating licenses, requiring payments to the state treasury for renewed permits by September 2025.

- saharareporters.com

The Federal Government has revised school curricula, reducing subject loads at all levels to improve learning quality and ease academic overburdening.

- leadership.ng