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July 1 (THEWILL) — Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested on Wednesday by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, as he prepare to board a private...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Iran has issued a stark warning that any attempt to target its leadership or citizens would be met with an "immediate and powerful response", heightening tensions with Israel and casting fresh uncertainty over fragile diplomatic...

July 1 (THEWILL) — The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) says businesses supported through its flagship entrepreneurship programme have generated more than $4.2 billion in revenue, underscoring the growing contribution of African entrepreneurs to economic growth and job creation across...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Former Senator representing Akwa Ibom North Central Senatorial District, Effiong Bob, has defended his petition against legal practitioner and social media commentator, Barr. Ewa Okpo, popularly known on Facebook as "Street Lawyer", insisting that the...

July 1 (THEWILL) — The World Bank has approved a $1.25 billion Development Policy Financing (DPF) loan for Nigeria as part of a new six-year partnership framework to accelerate private sector-led growth, create jobs, and support key economic reforms. The...

July 1 (THEWILL) — A Non-Governmental Organisation, One Youth Global, has vowed to raise leaders, secure economic freedom for Africa, and unlock the potential of youth across the African continent, especially in Nigeria. The organisation, however, decried the rising insecurity...

July 1 (THEWILL) — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dropped former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, former House of Representatives member, Gbenga Elegbeleye, and 23 other National Assembly candidates from the party's...

July 1 (THEWILL) — The outgoing Ebonyi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Mr Chidi Emmanuel Onyia, has revealed that the state secured over ₦5 billion in Community Development Agreement (CDA) projects and compensation packages for mining host communities...

July 1 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has set a target of generating ₦2.5 trillion in independent revenue in 2026 as part of efforts to improve fiscal discipline, curb revenue leakages and strengthen non-oil revenue generation. The Acting Executive Chairman...

July 1 (THEWILL) — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared force majeure on the Oworonshoki 132/33kV and Lekki 330/132kV transmission substations following severe flooding caused by persistent rainfall in Lagos, warning that the development could disrupt electricity...