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April 02, (THEWILL) — Global oil prices surged sharply on Thursday after Donald Trump indicated that the United States would continue its military offensive against Iran for another two to three weeks, heightening concerns over extended supply disruptions...

April 01, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s equities market closed higher on Wednesday, as gains in selected heavyweight stocks lifted the benchmark index, even though decliners outpaced advancers during the trading session. At the close of trading on the Nigerian Exchange, the...

April 01, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the conclusion of its banking sector recapitalisation programme, revealing that Nigerian banks collectively raised ₦4.65 trillion in new capital over the 24-month exercise aimed at strengthening the...

April 01, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Federal Government bond auction recorded strong investor demand in March, with total subscriptions reaching N931.5 billion about 4 percent above the N750 billion offered. Despite the oversubscription, total allotments declined by 7.4 percent to N485.49...

April 01, (THEWILL) - Ogun State Police Command has embarked on joint security operations with other security agencies to intensify security measures across the state to ensure a peaceful and safe Easter celebration in the state. The operations involved deploying...

April 01, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange Limited has stepped up efforts to protect young investors through a targeted educational programme on market integrity and fraud prevention. The initiative, part of Global Money Week 2026, brought together over 200 students...

April 01, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a directive requiring banks and other financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks within a defined compliance timeline as part of efforts to protect Nigeria’s financial system from...

March 31, (THEWILL) — Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc reported a post-tax profit of ₦865 billion in 2025, against ₦1 trillion posted in the previous year, representing a 14.94 percent decline. The trajectory cascades from the drop in pre-tax...

March 31, (THEWILL) — Nigeria could benefit from rising global oil prices in the week ahead, although geopolitical tensions and mixed signals from global policymakers may introduce fresh volatility into financial markets. This outlook was shared by Lukman Otunuga, the...

March 31, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed the first quarter of 2026 on a mixed note on Tuesday, as gains in select heavyweights lifted overall market indicators despite widespread declines across many stocks. At the close of trading,...