Nigerian newspapers review: Amend new tax law, PIA, Electricity Act now — NESG
Another headline features the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, which declared that Nigeria’s worsening security situation has escalated to a “state of war,” urging the federal government to urgently adopt extraordinary measures to address the crisis.
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Electricity: Adelabu tasks NEMSA board on strict safety enforcement
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has charged the newly inaugurated board of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) to enforce strict safety standards across Nigeria’s electricity value chain, declaring that safety in the sector is “not negotiable.”
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 16, 2026
The Nigerian Naira demonstrated a firming trend against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Thursday, April 16, 2026, as increased market supply and strategic policy measures continued to influence currency valuations.
N-HYPPADEC distributes 90 power tillers to farmers to improve Benue agriculture
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) Thursday distributed over 90 power tillers to 24 cooperative groups in Benue State as part of efforts to enhance agricultural productivity. Speaking at the event in Makurdi, the Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Alhaji Abubakar Yelwa, commended Governor Hyacinth Alia for supporting initiatives that […]
2027: APC will lose woefully in free and fair election — Babachir Lawal
Lawal added that while the ADC has solutions to Nigeria’s problems, its immediate priority is to dislodge the current administration.
Dangote, Trump, Xi Jinping, others named in TIME 100 influential people
Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has been named in the 2026 TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people.
Fear of sanctions grips state councils as NLC orders May Day street protests
The tension stems from a circular issued by NLC’s Secretary, Ugboaja, directing state councils to abandon traditional celebrations
Experts advocate responsible use of AI to thrive in digital age
To equip students with tools needed to successfully navigate the rapidly changing currents of content creation in the digital age,
2027: Major voting blocs in Kano, Katsina align with APC — Yilwatda
On the party’s electoral prospects, the chairman identified Kano, the country’s most populous northern states as strongholds for the APC.
RUTH EMOYAN: A Life of enterprise, service and resilience
By Onos Emoyan Late Mrs. Ruth Efe Emoyan was a hardworking and industrious woman who believed strongly in self-reliance. Long before obtaining her NCE qualification, she had already developed strong entrepreneurial skills. She built a reputation for excellence as a caterer and fashion designer. Through dedication and creativity, she successfully ran her own business ventures […]
