According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Nigeria's economy is expected to grow at a rate of 4.1% in 2026, making it one of the more resilient economies in the world. The forecast was included in the IMF's 2026 World Economic Outlook, "Global Economy in the Shadow of War," which was presented on Tuesday during the ongoing IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.

The Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria has presented Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, Director-General of the Department of State Services, with the Friend of the Media award. At the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards Night, held in Abuja on Wednesday, the prize was announced. Ajayi was one of the special recipients honored for her contributions to the media sector.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors' strike, set to commence today, April 7, 2026, is already posing a threat to the nation's federal and state-owned institutions. Since the start of President Bola Tinubu's administration, resident physicians in Nigeria have gone on strike for a total of 51 days, which raises new questions about the government's capacity to uphold agreements with medical professionals.