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Tanzania’s Richest Man Mohammed Dewji to Invest $275 Million in Graphite Mining, Expand Luxury Tourism

July 10 (THEWILL) — Tanzania's richest man, Mohammed Dewji, is investing $275 million in graphite mining as he expands his business interests into critical minerals and luxury tourism, positioning his conglomerate to benefit from rising global demand for electric...

Why Business Jet Landed on Construction Road in Asaba Instead of the Runway, NSIB Report Reveals

July 10 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has explained why a Bombardier Challenger 601-3A business jet landed on a paved construction road near Asaba Airport instead of on the airport's runway. The preliminary investigation report indicates...

Tinubu Declines Assent to Raw Materials Council, Purchasing Institute Bills, Cites Constitutional, Drafting Defects

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July 10 (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, citing constitutional, legal, and drafting...

Transmission Losses Exceed Target, Cost Power Sector N2.6bn in Q1 2026

July 10 (THEWILL) — Nigeria's electricity transmission losses cost the power sector an estimated N2.61 billion in the first quarter of 2026 after the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) failed to meet the transmission loss benchmark set by the...

Infrastructure, Education Take Centre Stage as Fubara Presents ₦1.854tn 2026 Budget to Rivers Assembly

July 10 (THEWILL) — Infrastructure and education took centre stage on Friday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara, presented a ₦1.854 trillion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Rivers State House of Assembly, earmarking ₦533.32 billion for infrastructure...

Diesel Prices Rise Across Major Depots As Petrol Remains Stable

July 10 (THEWILL) — Diesel prices have increased across major depots in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Warri, while petrol prices have remained largely stable amid sustained competition in Nigeria's downstream petroleum market. The latest mid-day depot price report showed that...

Nigeria’s Food Service Industry Hits $11.09bn on Digital Payment Growth – Moniepoint

July 10 (THEWILL) — Nigeria's food service industry has grown into an estimated $11.09 billion market in 2025, driven by rising consumer demand and the increasing adoption of digital payment solutions, according to a new case study by Moniepoint. The...

PSC Disowns Fake Police Recruitment Medical Screening Notice, Warns Candidates Against Fraudsters

July 10 (THEWILL) — The Police Service Commission (PSC) has disowned a fake press release circulating on social media claiming that successful applicants in the ongoing Nigeria Police Force recruitment exercise have been scheduled for medical screening between July...

Air Force Helicopter Carrying Zambian VP Crashes After Take-Off

July 10 (THEWILL) — An Air Force helicopter carrying Zambia's Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday in Nakonde District, Muchinga Province, with all eight people on board escaping unhurt. The vice president was travelling with seven...

Trump’s Security Tightened After Israel Flags Alleged Iranian Assassination Plot

July 10 (THEWILL) — Security around United States President Donald Trump was significantly tightened during his visit to Ankara, Turkey, after Israel reportedly shared intelligence with Washington on a new alleged Iranian plot to assassinate him, according to a...