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60 Years After Sardauna: Northern Groups Vow to Rebuild Region

January 18, (THEWILL) — Coming around the time political parties would be gearing to conduct their primaries for the 2027 general election, the 60th anniversary celebration of the late Premier of Northern Nigeria and the Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir...

2026: States’ Budgets Jump 47.8% to N37trn on FAAC Windfall

January 18, (THEWILL) — The total budgets for Nigeria's 36 states in 2026 have risen by N12 trillion within a year, increasing from N25.03 trillion in 2025 to N37.01 trillion this year, which indicates a rise of 47.8 percent....

THEWILL EDITORIAL: End of ASUU Strike in Sight?

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January 18, (THEWILL) — After 16 years of negotiations, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, signed what has been described as a landmark agreement. According to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who unveiled...

N1.35bn Fraud: Supreme Court Clears Way For Trial Of Ex-Gov Lamido, Sons

January 16, (THEWILL) — The Supreme Court, on Friday, cleared the way for the resumption of the N1.35 billion fraud trial of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, his two sons, and others, by ordering that the case should...

26 Rivers Lawmakers Vow To Impeach Fubara, Direct Speaker Amaewhule To Immediately Reconvene Assembly

January 16, (THEWILL) — Twenty-six members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, on Friday, declared their intention to continue the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him of gross misconduct and persistent violations of the Constitution. The lawmakers,...

FG Has Not Suspended Tax Law Guidelines, Says Oyedele

January 15, (THEWILL) — The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has denied reports claiming that the Federal Government suspended the issuance of implementation guidelines for the newly enacted tax laws. A media...

Dangote Refinery: Fuel Scarcity Has Ended With Subsidy Removal

January 15, (THEWILL) — The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said that fuel scarcity in Nigeria has effectively ended with the removal of petrol subsidy, noting that the facility is now delivering world-class fuels to meet domestic demand. According to the...

Nigeria Takes Battle To Washington With $750,000-A-Month Lobby Deal To Laud Image, Counter Christian Genocide Claims — Report

January 14, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified efforts to shape United States perceptions of Nigeria’s internal security situation, signing a high-powered lobbying contract in Washington as it moves to counter claims of a “Christian...

World Bank Sees Stronger Growth Path For Nigeria Through 2027

January 14, (THEWILL) — The World Bank has lifted Nigeria’s economic growth outlook, projecting the economy will expand by 4.4 percent in 2026 and again in 2027, marking the fastest pace of growth in more than a decade,...

Nigeria Salutes Heroes As FG Honours Army Chiefs, Officers, Veterans For Sacrifice, National Service

January 14, (THEWILL) —The Federal Government has honoured serving chiefs, officers and veterans of the Nigerian Army in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, innovation, exemplary leadership and post-service contributions to national development. A statement signed on Wednesday by the Acting Director,...