April 2026 – Page 75

Onyejeocha Resigns As Labour Minister

04.04.2026

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has resigned from her position, becoming one of the latest high-profile figures to exit the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu. Her resignation comes amidst mounting political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections. She disclosed on Friday in a post on X that her resignation...

CIPM Lagos Branch Holds 23rd Annual HR Conference

04.04.2026

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, Lagos State Branch, on Wednesday held its 23rd annual conference, themed ‘People, Performance, Profit: Redefining the Human Resource Equation.’ The conference, held at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria in Badagry, drew a large number of human resource practitioners from across the state and beyond. The CIPM,...

Nigeria’s Trading Sector Attracts $249.54m Capital Inflow

04.04.2026

Nigeria’s trading sector attracted a total capital inflow of $249.54m in 2025, indicating a recovering economy as stronger retail activity and improved investor confidence renewed interest. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that capital importation into trade rose steadily throughout the year, climbing from $34.39 million in the first quarter to $15.00m in...

Lagos Partners with Foundation to Groom Young Climate Innova

04.04.2026

The FABE Foundation International has deepened its collaboration with the Lagos State Government to tackle environmental challenges through child-focused education on circular economy and sustainable practices. This formed the focus of discussions at the EcoSchoolsNG Youth Climate & Circular Economy Summit and Annual Closeout and Innovation Showcase 2026, held on Monday in Lagos, where stakeholders...

Summit urges inclusive leadership for Nigeria’s economic gro

04.04.2026

The maiden Women in Leadership Summit 2026 has called for deliberate action to drive inclusive leadership and strengthen economic growth in Nigeria. The summit, themed ‘Give to Gain: Power, Purpose and the Economics of Inclusive Leadership,’ ended in Lagos after bringing together stakeholders from business, government and development sectors to advance practical discussions on inclusion....

New Plan Expands Women’s Healthcare Access in Nigeria

04.04.2026

Health-tech platform Myitura has launched a women-focused healthcare financing solution powered by Mediloan, aimed at improving access to affordable healthcare services for women in Nigeria. The initiative, unveiled to mark Women’s Month, comes alongside the release of a new white paper titled ‘Closing the Gap: Healthcare Financing for Women in Nigeria,’ which examines structural barriers...

Nigeria to Host ECOWAS Brown Card Zonal Meeting in 2026

04.04.2026

The Nigerian National Bureau of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme has officially announced that Nigeria will serve as the host nation for the 2026 First Zonal Meeting. The high-level gathering, scheduled for April 2026 in Lagos, aims to overhaul the operational efficiency of cross-border motor insurance within the West African sub-region. Amidst preparations for...

‘Plateau Must Never Bleed Again’, Yilwatda Hails Tinubu’s Visit

04.04.2026

…Demands Tough Action on Killings The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visit to Plateau State following the recent killings in Angwan Rukuba, describing it as a strong demonstration of compassion, leadership, and national solidarity. New Telegraph had earlier reported that President...

30-Year-Old Emerges APC Chairmanship Candidate In Edo

04.04.2026

A 30-year-old Anthony Osarobo has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate for the Edo State Local Government Election scheduled for July. His emergence was announced by the chairmanship and councillorship election committee, chaired by Hon. Charity Amanyaevbo, the Edo State Commissioner for Youth Affairs. Osarobo pulled a total of 3,020 votes to...

Jos Visit: Tinubu Insensitive To The Dead

04.04.2026

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described as a height of insensitivity and inhumanity, President Bola Tinubu’s 10-minute visit to Plateau State on Thursday. PDP, in a statement by factional National Publicity Secretary Ini Emembong, condemned Tinubu’s declaration that he would spend only 10 minutes with victims of the Jos North attack before flying back...