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June 29, (THEWILL) — For much of Nigeria’s financial history, merchant banking has quietly played a foundational, though often underestimated role. From trade finance and corporate advisory in the 1960s to today’s strategic intermediation and capital structuring, the journey...

June 29, (THEWILL) — Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and one of its largest economies, stands at a pivotal crossroads. Despite its immense potential to drive regional growth and integrate into the global economy, the country’s infrastructure deficit—estimated at...

June 29, (THEWILL) — The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Planet Project Ltd, Mr Biodun Otunola, says the Kugbo and Mabushi Bus and Taxi Terminals are designed with the capacity to process more than 10,000 passengers each, daily.   Otunola...

June 29, (THEWILL) — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, June 27, 2025, opposed an application filed by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, seeking leave of court to travel abroad for medical treatment. The application...

June 25, (THEWILL) – The ongoing military confrontation between Iran and Israel marks a dangerous new strategic era with far-reaching implications for the African continent. The conflict’s true impact lies not in the immediate exchange of fire, but in...

June 23, (THEWILL) – Emerging reports indicate that 11 out of 36 states are taking steps to commence ranching. They are Lagos, Plateau, Ondo, Zamfara, Bauchi, Delta, Niger, Kano, Jigsaw, Nasarawa and Anambra. For these states, ranching is the...

June 23, (THEWILL) – In the face of Nigeria’s harsh economic realities, individuals, businesses, and entire sectors are seeking more innovative ways to stay afloat and thrive. The economic headwinds, characterised by persistent inflation, foreign exchange instability, and rising operational...

June 22, (THEWILL) – Climate change is no longer a looming threat, as it presents immediate, intensifying crises both on a global and local scale. This has ramifications for the safety, food security and consequentially, economy of Nigeria. With...

June 22, (THEWILL) – The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security was recently in the news for the wrong reason. It was widely reported that it declared a three-day nationwide prayer and fasting session to seek divine intervention for...

June 22, (THEWILL) – Research and several literatures show that in the 20th century, accountants were seen as the trustees of financial truth. However, a series of devastating corporate scandals eroded public trust and exposed deep flaws in the...