Segun Adeyemi, THEWILL

August 02, (THEWILL) — In conformity with section 29 (3) of the Electoral Act 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, published the personal particulars of presidential and National Assembly candidates for the January...

  Hamas says it has agreed to a US-backed plan for the complete disarmament of armed groups in Gaza, according to a senior official. Donald Trump said the deal would pave the way for Israel's phased withdrawal and the...

Nigeria's government is developing a framework to reduce the cost of capital without introducing new subsidies in a bid to stimulate private investment and economic growth. Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele also announced that a detailed report on savings...

Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Yemi Cardoso says recent economic reforms are rebuilding investor confidence and strengthening Nigeria's resilience. He argues that artificial intelligence, stronger institutions and macroeconomic stability will determine Africa's competitiveness in the evolving global economy. ...

The WTO's Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says Africa has a rare opportunity to benefit from global supply-chain diversification driven by geopolitical tensions. She urged countries to move beyond exporting raw materials and develop regional value chains. Okonjo-Iweala also...

The ECOWAS Parliament has endorsed calls for sanctions against member states that fail to comply with regional trade protocols. Lawmakers argued that stronger enforcement is needed to remove barriers to the free movement of people, goods and services. ...

Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting US forces in Jordan, with the US military saying all were intercepted. The attack ended a brief lull in hostilities after weeks of strikes between Washington and Tehran. CENTCOM described the barrage...

ECOWAS lawmakers have begun a five-day meeting in Cotonou to discuss strengthening MSMEs' role in regional value chains. The discussions will focus on tackling barriers such as informality, limited financing and cross-border trade challenges. MSMEs account for more...

Yiaga Africa has raised concerns over an alleged shift from traditional vote buying to electronic voter inducement ahead of the Osun governorship election. The election observer group said voters' NINs, VINs and bank account details were allegedly collected...

Peter Obi has reaffirmed that he will serve only one four-year term if elected president in 2027. The NDC presidential candidate said his single-term pledge is based on an agreement with his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Obi dismissed...