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Katsina Tightens Security Clampdown As Troops Rescue Four Kidnap Victims, Tinubu Approves 1,000 Forest Guards

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Katsina State Government has intensified its crackdown on banditry and kidnapping with the introduction of stringent new security measures, including a statewide ban on the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of petroleum products in...

Labour Moves To Reopen Minimum Wage Talks, Demands Living Wage For Workers

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced plans to reopen negotiations with the Federal Government on a new national minimum wage, arguing that the current wage structure can no longer...

Petrol Prices May Fall To ₦1,200/Litre As Dangote Cuts Rates

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June 17, (THEWILL) — Petrol prices could decline to about ₦1,200 per litre in the coming days following a fresh reduction in ex-depot prices by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, marketers have said. The refinery, on Monday, slashed its petrol gantry...

UK Names Veteran Diplomat Peter Vowles As New High Commissioner To Nigeria

June 17, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has appointed seasoned diplomat and development expert, Peter Vowles, as its next High Commissioner to Nigeria, signalling London's commitment to deepening strategic ties with Africa's largest economy amid growing cooperation in trade,...

Air Peace Expands African Footprint With New Flight Services To Douala, Libreville, Bamako, Conakry

June 17, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has announced a major expansion of its regional operations with the launch of new scheduled flight services connecting Lagos to four additional African cities — Douala in Cameroon, Libreville in...

No New Fuel, Telecom Taxes — FG Assures Nigerians

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there are no plans to introduce new taxes on petroleum products or telecommunications services, dismissing widespread reports suggesting fresh tax measures are being considered as inaccurate and misleading. In...

Oshiomhole Backtracks, Denies Alleging Signature Fraud In Natasha’s Suspension

June 17, (THEWILL) — Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has clarified his earlier remarks on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, denying reports that he accused the members of the Senate of forging...

Air Peace Strengthens Domestic Connectivity With Increased Flights Across Nigeria

June 17, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has announced a major expansion of its domestic flight operations with increased frequencies and expanded seat capacity across key routes nationwide, in a move aimed at meeting rising passenger demand...

FG Dismisses Reports of Plan to Scrap Arabic, Islamic Board

June 16, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has dismissed reports alleging plans to abolish the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), assuring Nigerians that there is no move by the administration to scrap the examination body or...

FRSC Patrol Team Arrests Suspected ‘One Chance’ Operatives, Recovers Stolen Phone In Ibadan

June 16, (THEWILL) — The Federal Road Safety Corps has recorded another major operational success after its patrol team arrested suspected members of a notorious “one chance” robbery syndicate and recovered a stolen mobile phone during a security intervention...