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United Nations Releases US$10.5m For Nigeria Flood Response

The United Nations on Friday released a total of US$10.5 million from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) and the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to provide assistance to people affected and left vulnerable by floods across Nigeria, including those...

NCC Commends Ondo Govt Broadband Plan Through Odua Infraco

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has commended the Government of Ondo State for its commitment to deployment of broadband infrastructure through the Odua Infraco, urging other states to come on board the efforts to make the service available to...

IFC, Microsoft Tackle Africa’s Food, Security Challenges

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory and asset-management services to encourage private-sector development in less developed countries and Microsoft have partnered to support digital transformation in Africa’s agriculture sector. A suite of digital...

States In Trouble Over N5.28trn Debt Under Buhari

Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) accumulated a total debt of N5.28 trillion in seven years of President Muhammadu Buhari administration: from 2015 to 2022. This amount, which comprises domestic and external debts, represents a...

Ecstasy As Winners Emerge In UBA School Essay Competition

It was a moment of jubilation and thankfulness as winners of the 12th edition of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Foundation Secondary School Essay Competition were announced at a special event held in the bank’s head office in...

Unity Bank, Kitian Training Hub Partner to Empower Youths with Digital Skills

November 18, (THEWILL) - In a bid to promote SDG 8 for decent work and economic growth, Nigerian lender, Unity Bank Plc is collaborating with Kitian Training Hub, an Ibadan-based career advice and skills acquisition training centre to empower...

Arik Air Announces 15% Discount With Black Friday Ticket Promo

November 17, (THEWILL) - In a bid to make fares more affordable and stimulate air travel among Nigerians, Arik Air has announced a Black Friday ticket sales promotion. According to the airline, the sales promotion will enable customers of the...

FMDQ Group Celebrates Market Participants, Honours Past Directors In 5th GOLD Awards

November 16, (THEWILL) - FMDQ Group Plc as a critical financial market infrastructure group in Nigeria, is cognisant of the important role the financial markets play in the stability and growth of any economy. Despite the slow economic growth, FMDQ’s...

Petrol Pump Price May Hit N650 – Marketers

November 15, (THEWILL) - The National Operations Controller of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Mike Osatuyi, has said that petrol pump price may rise astronomically as Nigerians could buy fuel at N700 per litre. Osatuyi said the...

Credible journalism can influence credible elections – Danbatta

November 13, (THEWILL) - As the campaigns and build-up to the 2023 general elections thicken, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said that the media holds the ace in making...