Nigeria News Digest: September 2, 2025

The House of Representatives has established an ad-hoc committee to investigate the recruitment of 785 workers into the National Assembly Service Commission. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen directed the House Committee on Public Service Matters to conduct a thorough probe and report back.

OPay Digital Services has extended its ₦1.2 billion scholarship fund to Nasarawa State University, Keffi, as part of a 10-year commitment to support education. This initiative aims to empower financially challenged students and foster academic advancement.

The Federal Government has urged stakeholders to collaborate on the Youth Economic Intervention and Deregulation Programme to address youth unemployment and poverty. The initiative focuses on equipping young Nigerians with skills and resources for national development.

The KADA EduPACT International Summit in Kaduna addressed Nigeria's education crisis, emphasizing transformative strategies and global models. The summit aimed to create an inclusive and impactful education system.

Over 21,000 applicants are competing for 13,000 spots at the University of Ilorin, with eligibility based on UTME scores and O’level results. The Post-UTME screening began on August 28 and ends on September 4.

The West African Examinations Council plans to fully implement computer-based testing for WASSCE by 2026, transitioning from paper-based exams. The move aims to enhance the examination process.