Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Friday, April 18
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. AfDB boss, Adesina, identifies cause of Africa’s economic stagnation
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has renewed his call for African nations to break free from the cycle of poverty by halting the export of raw materials and embracing industrialisation through value addition.Read more
2. Finnish court sets June date for Simon Ekpa’s appearance
3. Gunmen attack Natasha’s family’s house in Kogi
Gunmen on Tuesday attacked the family house of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in Obeiba Community of Okehi Local Government Area of the state.Read more
4. Plateau govt investigates alleged poisoning of cattle
The Plateau State government has commenced an investigation into the alleged poisoning of cattle at Tafi Gana community of Bassa Local Government Area of the state.Read more
5. Nigerian govt sets 8,000MW power target by 2027
The Federal Government has set an ambitious target to generate and distribute at least 8,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term in 2027.Read more
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6. ’Hijacking of Nigeria’s procurement process: A threat to democracy, development’ —PRP
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has condemned what it describes as the “erosion of integrity of our democratic institutions and the impact of this corruption on national development” following the alleged hijacking of Nigeria s procurement processes.Read more
7. Senegal tasks ECOWAS countries on investment promotion
Senegal has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states to step up measures that would promote and attract foreign investments to their respective countries.Read more
8. Nigeria’s power sector generated N700bn revenue in 2024- Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said on Thursday that the sector generated N700 billion in revenue last year.Read more
9. NSCDC uncovers illegal crude oil dumps, arrests 7 in Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered five illegal crude oil dumps in Abuja.Read more
10. Late drama as Man Utd win Lyon thriller to reach Europa semis, Spurs through
Manchester United put up a fantastic performance in extra time to beat Lyon at Old Trafford and reach the semifinal of the Europa League.Read more
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