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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Infrastructure & Transport

Jigawa State launched a N1.2 billion hybrid solar-grid project to electrify urban areas, blending renewable and traditional energy sources.

- nairametrics.com

The Federal Government formed a 21-member Building Code Advisory Committee to enhance safety standards and finalize Nigeria’s national building regulations.

- thenationonlineng.net

The Minister of Transportation ruled out sabotage for the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment, which is under investigation, and apologized for a recent clash with media.

- tribuneonlineng.com