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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...

NRS Gives Large Taxpayers Until July 31 to Adopt E-Invoicing

The Nigeria Revenue Service has given companies with an annual turnover of ₦5 billion and above until July 31 to fully adopt its national e-invoicing platform or risk regulatory sanctions. The agency says it has already begun monitoring...

Nigeria Rising!: CBN Builds $52bn Financial Shield, But Fiscal Weaknesses Still Threaten Reform Gains

July 19, (THEWILL) — For the first time in several years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) possesses a significantly larger arsenal to defend the naira without resorting to administrative controls that previously distorted the foreign exchange market. The...

Death in Umahi’s Home Sparks Public Debate

July 19, (THEWILL) — Public accountability. Transparent and independent investigation. Verifiable autopsy. These are strong words being used by stakeholders across the social strata in Nigeria to address the controversy surrounding the death of Mary Habila, a 26- year-...

Despite New Tax Regime, States, LGs Sustain Illegal Levies on Logistics, Courier Firms

July 19, (THEWILL) — Despite the tax reform framework in Nigeria and the associated laws, the initiative has not delivered the expected relief to the business environment, consequently compromising the operational landscape to the detriment of logistics and courier...

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...

Fresh Budget Row as Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Fiscal Recklessness Over Alleged ₦210bn Budget Duplication

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Tinubu administration over reports of more than ₦210 billion in alleged duplicated allocations in the 2026 federal budget. He argued that the reported irregularities undermine the credibility of the government's economic reforms...

Weapons Are Moving Everywhere — IGP Raises Red Flag Over Massive Influx Of AK-47-Style Weapons From Northern Conflict Zones To South

IGP Tunji Disu warns that illicit arms are being transported from insurgency and banditry hotspots in Maiduguri and Zamfara to the South-West through road and water routes, describing the trend as a growing national security threat. The police...

NIMC Takes Control Of Nigeria’s Digital Identity Security As NITDA Hands Over PKI

NITDA has transferred Nigeria's Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to NIMC, strengthening the country's digital identity security framework under the newly amended NIMC Act. The handover positions NIMC as Nigeria's Root Certification Authority, giving it responsibility for securing digital...

CBN Launches FX Tracker, Tightens BDC Rules with 24-Hour Dollar Resale Mandate

The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced the FX BDC Purchase Tracker (FXBT), enabling real-time monitoring of Bureau De Change foreign exchange purchases and transactions across the official market. Licensed BDC operators must now resell any unused foreign...