Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday 4th April, 2026

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the NaijaChoice News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday 4th April, 2026.

1. 25,000 Nigerian Graduates Still Await NYSC Mobilisation Seven Years After – NANS

More than 25,000 Nigerian graduates who studied in universities across the Republic of Niger are still barred from the National Youth Service Corps seven years after finishing their programmes.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) broke the silence on the matter, describing it as a clear case of stalled futures for thousands of young Nigerians. NANS President Abubakar Muhammad Uwaisu addressed journalists in Abuja and insisted the graduates had met every requirement, including clearance from the Federal Ministry of Education and proper registration with the NYSC.

2. Tinubu to Commission Ogun State Gateway International Airport on Saturday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Saturday commission the Gateway International Airport in Ogun State and unveil Gateway Air, the new state-owned airline.

The visit, originally fixed for Thursday but rescheduled, will also see the formal launch of cargo operations at the facility located in Iperu.

3. Flutterwave Secures CBN Banking Licence to Operate as Full Financial Institution

Lagos-based payments giant Flutterwave has secured a banking licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria, paving the way for it to offer full banking services including deposit-taking and lending.

The company announced the milestone on Thursday, describing it as a major leap in its push to control the entire financial value chain in its home market.

4. 5 Wealth-Building Strategies for Nigerian Women-led Businesses, by Chinwe Iwobi

In Nigeria, women are the backbone of our economy. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that women own approximately 40% of small and medium-sized enterprises across the country (NBS Country Data Overview 2023). Yet despite their outsized contribution to GDP, women-led businesses continue to face systemic barriers to the capital and financial infrastructure needed to scale.

The cost of that gap is not abstract. When these entrepreneurs are held back, the ripple effect runs deep, from household stability to the education of the next generation. But the narrative is shifting. Nigerian women are proving, consistently, that they are not just resilient; they are sophisticated, high-earning innovators building businesses that deserve serious financial strategy.

5. My Parents Refused to Live in The House I Bought for ₦70million – Zlatan Ibile

Popular Afrobeats star Zlatan Ibile has laid bare the early struggles that came with his sudden rise to fame. In a recent interview video now making the rounds, the “Zanku” crooner revealed how his parents initially rejected the first house he bought for them. They suspected the money was proceeds from internet fraud, commonly called Yahoo in Nigeria.

6. Priscilla Ojo Defends Her Mum, Iyabo Amid Funke Akindele & Toyin Abraham Drama

Nollywood stars Funke Akindele, Iyabo Ojo and Toyin Abraham are back in the headlines after a viral moment at the premiere of The Return of Arinzo. The star-studded event held on March 29 at Balmoral Event Centre in Lagos turned awkward when Toyin Abraham greeted Funke Akindele, who appeared to ignore her completely. Clips of the exchange spread rapidly online, sparking fresh debates about lingering tensions between the two box office heavyweights.

7. This Suffering Will Pass Away – Fintiri Tells Nigerians

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has encouraged Nigerians to regard the difficulties they face as something that will not only pass but lead to desired ends.

In a message of goodwill and best wishes to Christians as they celebrate Easter, Governor Fintiri urged residents to take the opportunity the Easter season presents to reflect on the suffering and victorious resurrection of Jesus Christ which signifies that even suffering has to come to an end.

That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on NaijaChoice News. See you again tomorrow.