A selection of the events that shaped Nigeria this week.
1. Nigerian Senate president says he is considering running against President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019
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Nigeria's week in pictures: Here are the events that shaped Nigeria from August 13-17, 2018
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2. Nigerian journalist, Samuel Ogundipe arrested and detained by Nigerian Police force over leaked report indicting former DSS chief
3. Nigerian Bureau of Statistics released the July 2018 Consumer Price Index Report. The inflation rate dropped to the lowest in over 30 months at 11.14%.
4. Nigeria's acting president ordered the police chief to overhaul the management of the notorious anti-robbery squad
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5. Nigeria's electoral body, INEC, is defending N189.2 billion budgeted for 2018 general elections.
6. MTN Nigeria secured a N200 billion loan from 12 banks to expand its data network.
7. Nigeria U-20 Women's team, the Falconets crashed out of World cup after losing to Spain at the Quarterfinal match on Thursday.
8. Nigerian Muhammadu Buhari will return to the country on Saturday, August 18, 2018, after one week break.
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