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Reps Minority Caucus Gives FG 72 Hours to Rescue Abducted Oyo Teachers, Pupils, Demands Security Overhaul

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Minority Caucus of Nigeria’s House of Representatives has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government to rescue schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, while calling for an immediate overhaul of the country’s...

NCRIB: How Unlocking Pension Assets Could Drive Nigeria’s Next Insurance Boom

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has said Nigeria’s insurance penetration rate could increase significantly if pension assets currently managed by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) are brought back into the insurance ecosystem. Speaking...

Troops Smash Terror Hideouts, Rescue Five Kidnap Victims In Kogi Forest Offensive

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June 17, (THEWILL) — Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued five kidnapped victims after launching a coordinated offensive against terrorist hideouts in forested communities of Kogi State, as intensified military operations forced fleeing terrorists to abandon their captives...

FG Launches FreeTV, Offers Nigerians Access To 100 Subscription-Free Channels

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government on Wednesday officially launched FreeTV, a new national digital television platform designed to provide millions of Nigerians with free access to digital broadcasting services, offering over 100 television channels without monthly subscription...

IGP Directs Kano Police Command To Use Data Analytics, Digital Forensics To Tackle Crimes

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed the Kano State Police Command to leverage data analytics, digital forensics, and centralised information frameworks to map out urban crime hotspots and track illicit financial...

Nigeria, Cameroon Sign Security Pact To Strengthen Border Defence Cooperation

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Cameroon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on security cooperation to strengthen joint military operations, enhance intelligence sharing, and improve the protection of their shared...

Incoming NIA Boss Outlines Reform Vision

June 17, (THEWILL) — The incoming Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, has unveiled a comprehensive strategic blueprint to drive industry compliance, break public trust deficits, and deepen market penetration under the new regulatory framework. Speaking at a...

RMAFC Rates Akwa Ibom Among Nigeria’s Top Development Drivers, Applauds Gov Eno’s Leadership

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has described Akwa Ibom State as one of Nigeria’s most significant contributors to national development, commending Governor Umo Eno for what it termed “purposeful leadership” that has...

Police Uncover Stolen Phone Network, Charge Man Over Viral Security Scare In Akwa Ibom

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspected receiver of stolen mobile phones linked to an armed robbery syndicate, while also confirming the prosecution of a social media user accused of...

CBN Tightens Oversight, Orders Banks, Fintechs To Reveal Beneficial Owners, Localise Data By 2027

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled sweeping regulatory measures requiring banks, fintechs and other payment service providers to disclose their ultimate beneficial owners, localise payments transaction data, and comply with new market share...