Top 10 news stories covering political and economic developments across Nigeria in 2025 include:
- Nigeria grapples with the rising cost of governance and pushes strategic reforms to tackle insecurity, constitutional amendments, and electoral reforms to secure democracy.
- Political realignments intensify as parties position for the 2027 elections; ruling APC maintains momentum despite economic challenges, while opposition parties remain fragmented.
- Speculations of mergers among opposition parties (PDP, Labour Party, NNPP) continue, but internal divisions and defections weaken their challenge to the ruling party.
- Calls for judicial reform and strengthening electoral commissions to enhance transparency and reduce political violence ahead of future elections.
- Efforts to curb terrorism financing, improve border security, and strengthen financial regulations form a significant part of the government agenda.
- Economic performance shows growth with Nigeria’s GDP increasing by 3.9% in H1 2025; foreign reserves surpass $42 billion, and public debt ratios decline.
- Nigeria faces ongoing conflicts in the Northwest and Northeast regions with security concerns linked to separatist agitations and Boko Haram insurgency.
- The Electoral Act revised to enhance INEC’s financial independence and facilitate early political party primaries, impacting electoral preparedness.
- Discussions on economic freedom and policy adjustments mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, highlighting the need for infrastructure and social welfare improvements.
- Increasing activism for good governance, anti-corruption measures, and local government autonomy are pushing Nigeria toward institutional reforms for sustainable development.
These stories illustrate Nigeria’s complex political landscape, pressing economic challenges, security efforts, and reform initiatives shaping its trajectory in 2025.
