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Lassa Attack: How NAF Air Support Helped Rescue Abducted NECO Candidates In Borno

June 30 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Tuesday, detailed how the rapid deployment of air assets and intelligence support helped troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescue students and teachers abducted during Monday's terrorist attack on Government...

Consumer Credit Falls By ₦780bn As High Interest Rates Weigh On Household Borrowing

June 30 (THEWILL) — Outstanding consumer credit in Nigeria declined by ₦780 billion to ₦3.03 trillion in February 2026, as elevated borrowing costs continued to dampen household demand for loans despite improving economic conditions. According to the Central Bank of...

Pre-Election Cases: Federal High Court Repeals 2022 Rules, Sets Seven-Day Hearing Timeline In New Practice Directions

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June 30 (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court (FHC) has issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, by repealing the 2022 guidelines and introducing new measures, including a mandatory seven-day timeline for fixing hearings after the close...

Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 6 Percent Despite Middle East Conflict – IATA

June 30 (THEWILL) — Global air cargo demand increased by 6 percent in May 2026 despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the aviation industry's resilience amid shifting trade patterns and operational disruptions. According to the latest data...

NDC Files Appeal Against Deregistration Ruling, Seeks Stay of Execution

June 29 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared that it remains a legally recognised political party and has filed a notice of appeal alongside an application for a stay of execution against a court ruling...

Nigeria to Establish National Snakebite Centre as FEC Okays ₦73.9bn Health Spending

June 29 (THEWILL) — The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of a National Snakebite Treatment and Research Centre as part of a comprehensive health intervention package worth approximately ₦73.9 billion, aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery,...

Tinubu Approves Sweeping NYSC Reform, Introduces Civilian Leadership, Uniform Redesign

June 29 (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has approved a sweeping reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing far-reaching changes that will see the scheme transition to civilian operational leadership, adopt a redesigned uniform, and implement a...

NDLEA Inducts AK-47 Rifles, Pistols to Strengthen Fight Against Armed Drug Cartels

June 29 (THEWILL) — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced the formal induction of AK-47 rifles and advanced pistols into its operational framework, marking a significant shift in its strategy to confront increasingly armed and violent...

Transport Costs Climb Further as Bus, Air, Okada, and Waterway Fares Rise in May

June 29 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s transport costs continued their upward trend in May 2026, with commuters paying more across all major modes of transportation, according to the latest Transport Fare Watch released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The...

Discos’ Revenue Rises By 24% as Metered Customers Increase in Q4 2025

June 29 (THEWILL) — Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) recorded stronger operational performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, with revenue collection rising by nearly 24 percent year-on-year, driven by improved metering and increased electricity supply, according to the latest...