Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL

CBN Directs Banks To Place Suspected Fraud BVNs On 24-Hour Watchlist

March 13, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to place Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) linked to suspected fraudulent transactions on a temporary 24-hour watchlist, as part of new measures to...

CBN Tightens Security On Instant Payments, Introduces Opt-Out Option For Customers

March 13, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled new guidelines to enhance the security and operational efficiency of instant payment services across the country. In a circular addressed to banks, other financial institutions, and payment...

Gas Shortages, Pipeline Blast, Global Crises Cripple Supply – FpEDC Appeals For Patience As Power Outages Hit Anambra

March 13, (THEWILL) — Poor power supply has hit Anambra hard, with gas shortages, the December 2025 Escravos-Lagos pipeline explosion, and global crises crippling electricity generation nationwide, the FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company (FpEDC) said, appealing to residents to remain...

CBN Tightens Lending Rules, Bars Defaulters From Accessing New Credit Facilities

March 13, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken decisive action to protect the stability of the nation’s banking system by directing banks to restrict access to credit and certain financial services for borrowers with large...

Navy Strikes Hard, Destroys 17,500 Litres Of Stolen Crude In Rivers

March 13, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Navy has dealt a significant blow to crude oil thieves, destroying an illegal storage site containing about 17,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in the Bonny area of Rivers State. Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho,...

Middle East Tensions Pushing Region To Collapse – Guterres Urges Diplomacy

March 13, (THEWILL) — The escalating conflict across the Middle East is pushing the region dangerously close to collapse, with far-reaching consequences already being felt across the globe, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has warned. Speaking in...

Four U.S. Service Members Killed As Refuelling Aircraft Goes Down In Western Iraq

March 13, (THEWILL) — Four United States service members have been confirmed dead after a refuelling aircraft went down in friendly airspace in western Iraq, according to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). In a statement released on Friday, CENTCOM...

Trump Casts Doubt On Iran’s New Leader, Netanyahu Labels Him Puppet

March 13, (THEWILL) — U.S President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the condition of Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, saying he believes the cleric is alive but may have been injured following Israeli strikes during the...

Service Chiefs Assure Tinubu of Progress in Fight Against Terrorism, Pledge Sustained Offensive

March 12, (THEWILL) — Service chiefs on Thursday assured President Bola Tinubu that Nigeria is making progress in the fight against terrorism, pledging to sustain military offensives against insurgent groups across the country. The assurance followed a high-level security meeting...

Senate Adjourns For Sallah, Sets Budget Deadline

March 12, (THEWILL) — The Senate on Thursday adjourned plenary for the Sallah break, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirming that the 2026 Appropriation Bill is scheduled to be passed on March 31. During plenary, Akpabio assured that committee work...

About Me

Felix Ifijeh is a journalist with years of professional reporting experience. Known for his keen news sense, compelling storytelling and commitment to accurate, impactful reporting, he has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, engaging, and well-structured reports that resonate with readers. His work reflects deep newsroom experience and a commitment to accurate, impactful journalism.
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