The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Saturday, August 16

Here are the top 10 stories throughout the country.

1. Ripplesmetrics: Trends in Nigerian debt services to the GDP ratio to the administration

Nigerian debt service obligations increase at speeds that exceed economic growth, with data that shows the state is projected to spend a record of 15.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) on debt services in 2025. Read more

2. States, lgs enjoy a surplus n7.1tr under the administration of Tinubu – Edun

The federal government said the state and local government had received significantly higher funds under the current government, which led to a combined surplus of around 7.1 trillion. Read more

3. 12 Term Nigerian miners

12 Nigerian miners were stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR) back to the country on Friday. Read more

4. In the midst of a corruption investigation, Nelfund said ₦ 86 billion was disbursed to 449,000 students

Nigerian education loan funds (Nelfund) have disbursed a total of 86 billion under student loan programs to 449,000 students throughout the country. Read more

5. Obi Okonjo-iweala claims in economic stability under Tinubu, quoting a decrease in 70% of FDI

The presidential candidate of the Labor Party, Peter Obi, has replied to the statement of the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-iweala that the Nigerian economy has been stable under the President of Bola Tinubu, quoting a sharp decline in foreign investment as a conflict evidence. Read more. Read more.

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6. Adc accuses the police to interfere with the Reli of the Aregbesola campaign in Ogun

Chapter of the State of Ogun from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused the Nigerian police to interfere with its campaign general meeting in Sagamu ahead of the Federal Remo constituency, the selection of interlocutors, allegedly supporting all Progressive Congress (APC).

7. Nigerian inflation makes it easy to 21.8%

Nigerian headline inflation rate is reduced further to 21.88 percent in July. Read more

8. The investigation bureau raises concerns over the impact of new tax laws on the operation

The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh, has warned that the recent Revenue Tax Act (IGR) was implemented internally able to influence the agency’s ability to carry out its mandate. Read more

9. EFCC denies targeting Obasanjo Hotel in an attack for fraud suspects

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has rejected the claim that the new sting operation in Abeokuta, the state of Ogun, targets the Library of President Olusegun Obasanjo (OOPL). Read more

10. D’Mrers defeated Tunisia to continue the brilliant start to men’s Afrobasket

Nigerian men’s basketball team, D’Inmers managed to struggle with defending champions 87-66 in their second group B match in 2025 FIBA Afrobasket on Friday. Read more