Editorial

THEWILL EDITORIAL: The Minister’s Shoot-at-Sight Order

July 20, (THEWILL) — The Minister of Defense, retired General Christopher Musa's recent shoot-at-sight order to soldiers fighting terrorists, bandits and insurgents is, presumably, a logical outcome of the determination of the Federal Government to reclaim the drivers’ seat...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: After 56 days in Captivity, Time to Smile Again

July 19, (THEWILL) — After enduring 56 days of despair following the abduction of about 44 pupils, teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, and relatives of the victims can now smile again. Two teachers from one of...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: CBN’s Crackdown on Microfinance Banks

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July 13, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria recently revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks following the banks’ failure to meet the regulatory requirements for continued operation as approved financial institutions. The sanctioned banks’ inadequacies included insufficient...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Unacceptable Killings in Osun Ahead of Gov. Poll

July 12, (THEWILL) — The killings in Osun State is yet to abate days after the Police linked politicians to the death of at least 30 persons in the state, confirmed that they had already made a number of...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Double Jeopardy for Ekiti Community Over Abducted Citizens

July 06, (THEWILL) — The lesson learned from the release of 16 abducted residents of Eda Oniyo-Ekiti community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Saturday, after spending 67 days in captivity, is sobering. Some leaders of...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: A Governor, Hajj and Terrorists

July 5 (THEWILL) — The ongoing war against terrorism in the country would be won if the hypocrisy, deceit and collusion of untouchables are exposed with the same determination in waging armed confrontation. Only recently, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi and...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Curbing Expanding e-Payment Frauds

June 29 (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has indicated that between 2020 and 2025, banks and their customers experienced a combined loss of N134.48 billion due to fraud, which highlights the increasing security concerns within the...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Strengthening Nigeria’s Fiscal Policy to Unlock Gains of Monetary Reforms

June 28 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s net foreign exchange inflows have surged nearly ten folds in recent times on reform gains, reflecting stronger foreign exchange liquidity, rising investor confidence and improved external buffers. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Malpractices Mar Ekiti Gov Poll

June 22, (THEWILL) — Despite reports by election observers that the Ekiti State Governorship Election held on Saturday was smooth and peaceful across the state, allegations of vote-buying, voter - intimidation and other malpractices trailed the exercise. For example, addressing...

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Curbing Expanding e-Payment Frauds

June 21 (THEWILL) —The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has indicated that between 2020 and 2025, banks and their customers experienced a combined loss of N134.48 billion due to fraud, which highlights the increasing security concerns within the nation’s...