Nigeria News Digest: August 23, 2025

On August 23, 2025, Nigeria saw intense political activity with voter registration drives, coalition talks and ECOWAS leadership analysis, while the economy reported a sharp drop in NNPC profits and a strong stock market rebound.

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Politics & Governance

The Independent National Electoral Commission said that more than 505,000 Nigerians completed online pre‑registration in the first five days of its Continuous Voter Registration drive, with physical registration and biometric capture scheduled to begin on Aug 25.

- blueprint.ng

In Sokoto State, former CPC members accuse the APC of sidelining them, a grievance echoed in other northern provinces. The party’s leadership now faces the challenge of reconciling internal divisions before the next election cycle.

- punchng.com

The APC Forum advised President Tinubu to retain Kashim Shettima as his 2027 running mate, citing strategic considerations to maintain party unity in the North-Central.

- saharareporters.com