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Tinubu Administration Committed To Press Freedom, Urges Responsible Journalism

July 6, (THEWILL) — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is firmly committed to upholding press freedom as a fundamental pillar of constitutional democracy. "We recognise that a free,...

ICPC Warns Electoral Fraud Undermines Democracy, Partners INEC On 2027 Polls

July 06, (THEWILL) — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned that electoral fraud poses a serious threat to Nigeria's democracy and development, as it announced a strategic partnership with the Independent National Electoral...

Taraba Gov Commissions ₦3.7bn Sokoto Road Project

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July 6, (THEWILL) — Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Monday, commissioned a road project executed by the Sokoto State Government at ₦3.7 billion. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Kefas described the project as an investment toward sustainable development. He,...

BREAKING: Tinubu Orders FCCPC Probe Of Big Tech Firms Over Alleged Exploitation Of Nigerian Media

July 6, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices, unlawful exploitation of news content,...

NISO Seeks Operational Efficiency, Says Power Grid Underutilisation Cost Nigeria ₦2.376trn In 11 Years

July 6, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has declared operational efficiency as its top priority, warning that persistent underutilisation of the national electricity grid has cost Nigeria more than ₦2.376 trillion in capacity payments over the...

Kwande/Ushongo Group Rally Support For Aondoakaa Ahead Of 2027 General Election

July 6, (THEWILL) — Group under the aegis of Kwande Ushongo Youth Alliance, Ushongo Daughters, Abayol Sisters, have declared their unflinching support for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 general election in Benue State, Chief...

No CBN Account, No Funds Released – OAGF Breaks Silence On ₦1.3bn PFIPC Allocation

July 6, (THEWILL) — The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has clarified that no account was successfully opened with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC),...

Benue APC Boils As Iornem, Others Threatens Court Action Over Alleged Substitution Threat

July 6, (THEWILL) — It is not yet uhuru for Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the May 16, 2027, party primaries that produced Senate and House of Representatives candidates ahead of the 2027 general...

Tony Elumelu To Retire As UBA Chairman, Emmanuel Nnorom Named Successor

July 6, (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will retire from the Board on August 21, 2026, in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria's corporate governance guidelines on...

Dangote Cement Raises Dividend 50 Percent To ₦45 Per Share, Rewards Shareholders With ₦753.8bn Payout

July 6, (THEWILL) — Dangote Cement Plc has increased its dividend payout by 50 percent, declaring a dividend of ₦45 per share for shareholders, up from ₦30 per share, translating to a total payout of about ₦753.8 billion. The dividend,...