Nigeria News Digest: August 21, 2025

On August 21, Nigeria saw political tension as Governor Adeleke urged federal fund releases and President Tinubu appealed to the diaspora, while new bond offerings and falling petrol prices marked economic moves.

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Business & Economy

A U.S. State Department report warned that Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage is insufficient to lift people out of poverty, noting weak enforcement and an economy that has worsened.

- allafrica.com

The federal government opened an August 2025 bond auction offering ₦200 billion across two 5‑year issues, with total subscriptions exceeding ₦185 billion.

- channelstv.com

Nigeria's Finance Minister Wale Edun praised a partnership between PepsiCo and DP World, stating it reflects the country's commitment to business growth and reform, while expanding a sustainability collaboration with WaterAid.

- thecable.ng

Communications Minister Bosun Tijani cited approving a telecoms tariff hike as his toughest decision, balancing sectoral losses with a $2 billion investment in network infrastructure upgrades.

- allafrica.com