NFM Weekly Digest: Top Stories Of The week
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In this week’s NFM Weekly Digest, we track key developments shaping policy, society, health, and governance. These include leadership changes in corporate Nigeria and ongoing conversations around consumer rights, gender, and public accountability. Here are the top stories of the week.
- After 15 Years, Ibukun Awosika Steps Down from Cadbury Board
After more than a decade of influence in Nigeria’s corporate space, Ibukun Awosika has announced her resignation from the board of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, bringing to a close a 15-year chapter of leadership and service. The company confirmed her exit in a notice issued to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public on April 29, 2026. The statement, signed by Company Secretary Afolasade Olowe, noted that her resignation will take effect from May 1, 2026.
- Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has been appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs. The appointment was announced on April 29, 2026, in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Bianca’s appointment follows the resignation of former Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to focus on preparations for the 2027 Nigeria general elections.
- Nigerian Women Share Experiences Of Postpartum Intimacy Struggles
On April 26, two Nigerian women shared their experiences recovering from childbirth on X, describing how postpartum trauma, low libido, and unmet medical needs left them unable to resume intimacy with their husbands.
- Abia State First Lady, Priscilla Otti, Champions GBV Rehabilitation Bill
Abia State First Lady, Ms Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has initiated and championed a bill establishing a centre for survivors of rape, domestic violence and human trafficking. The bill was signed into law on Monday, April 20, 2026, by Governor Alex Otti at the Governor’s residence in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Abia State.
- FCCPC Begins Probe of Viral Bread Review
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has begun a probe into the viral bread review post that led to the arrest and suit of Love Dooshima, a Nigerian businesswoman. This was made known by the agency’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief.
