Ogochukwu Onwaeze, THEWILL

NITDA, DAWN Commission Partner To Drive Digital Transformation Across Southwest

June 11 (THEWILL) — The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission to accelerate digital transformation, expand technology infrastructure, and boost digital skills development across...

FG Raises N4.68bn from June Savings Bond as Investors Favour Longer-Term Returns

June 11 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised N4.678 billion through its June 2026 Savings Bond issuance, signalling growing retail investor interest in government-backed fixed-income securities. According to allotment results released by the Debt Management Office (DMO)...

Dangote Refinery Seeks $1bn Fresh Capital in Private Placement, Valued at $39.1bn

June 11, (THEWILL) — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been valued at approximately $39.1 billion as it moves to raise fresh capital from investors through a private placement expected to generate about $1 billion. According to an Information Memorandum seen...

AIICO Rewards Shareholders with N4.4bn Dividend, Strengthens Board with New Appointments

June 11, (THEWILL) — Shareholders of AIICO Insurance Plc have approved the payment of a dividend of 12 kobo per share, amounting to N4.4 billion, as the insurer continues to strengthen its governance structure and deliver value to investors. The...

UBA Wins 2026 ‘Banker Technology’ Award For AI innovation, Launches Upgraded App

June 10, (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named the winner of the African category at the 2026 Banker Technology Awards, recognised for its innovations in digital payments, e-business, and the use of artificial intelligence...

Tokenisation Set To Redefine Global Finance – Roqqu CEO

June 10, (THEWILL) — Benjamin Onomor, the Chief Executive Officer of Roqqu, has described tokenisation as the next frontier of global finance, highlighting its potential to expand access to investment opportunities and transform the way financial markets operate. Onomor made...

Airtel Launches Data Usage Calculator as Telecom Industry Pushes Transparency

June 10 (THEWILL) — Airtel Nigeria has unveiled a new digital tool, the Airtel Web Data Calculator, designed to help subscribers better understand and estimate their internet consumption based on everyday online activities. The initiative, announced in a statement signed...

IMF Pushes Nigeria to Regulate Stablecoins as Crypto Adoption Accelerates

June 10 (THEWILL) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria to bring stablecoins and other crypto-asset activities under formal regulatory oversight, warning that the rapid growth of digital assets could pose risks to financial stability if left...

FG Unveils $1bn AfCFTA Fund to Boost Nigerian Exporters

June 10 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has unveiled opportunities for Nigerian businesses to access a $1bn African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund Credit Facility, as part of efforts to strengthen exports, improve competitiveness and expand trade...

IMF: Nigeria’s Foreign Debt to Rise to $72.6bn by 2027 Amid Election-Year Spending Pressures

June 10 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s public external debt is projected to increase by $20.7bn to $72.6bn by 2027, according to the International Monetary Fund, raising concerns about the country’s debt sustainability despite recent macroeconomic reforms. The projection was contained in...

About Me

Ogochukwu Onwaeze is a writer specializing in business and economic journalism. At THEWILL News Media, she translates market trends, financial developments, and policy shifts into clear and engaging stories.
993 POSTS
0 COMMENTS