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IMF Raises Transparency Concerns Over Nigeria’s Planned $5bn Abu Dhabi Bank Loan

June 09, (THEWILL) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concerns over Nigeria’s proposed $5 billion borrowing arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank, warning that the financing structure could expose the country to fiscal risks due to limited...

Tinubu Congratulates Modi On Becoming India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

June 09, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on setting a new record as India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, describing the achievement as a reflection of the confidence and trust reposed in him...

Tragedy As Ekiti Varsity Deputy Registrar Slumps, Dies During Recruitment Exercise

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June 09, (THEWILL) — A recruitment exercise for the position of Registrar at Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, ended in tragedy on Tuesday after one of the candidates and a Deputy Registrar of the institution, Dr Solomon Oluwasola Afolabi,...

No Safe Haven For Corrupt Elements – Tinubu Declares, Inaugurates EFCC Zonal Directorate Office In Ado-Ekiti

June 09, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared that corrupt individuals would no longer find refuge in Nigeria as he inaugurated the new Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Directorate Office in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The President...

Equities Market Extends Rebound As Airtel Africa Powers NGX Higher

June 09, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market sustained its positive momentum on Tuesday as gains in large-cap stocks, particularly Airtel Africa, lifted key market indicators despite a mixed breadth performance. Market capitalisation advanced by ₦835 billion to close at...

Ebola Threat: Tinubu Sets Up Presidential Task Force, Approves ₦10bn Intervention Fund

June 09, (THEWILL) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, alongside the immediate release of ₦10 billion as emergency intervention funding to...

Disu Orders Proactive Security Measures As Police Review National Threats

June 09, (THEWILL) — The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has charged senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven and adaptive policing measures in addressing the nation's evolving security challenges. The charge was delivered...

Nigeria On Stronger Economic Footing Despite Global Pressures – FG Welcomes IMF Report

June 09, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has said Nigeria is now on a stronger economic footing despite mounting global economic uncertainties, as it welcomed the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) 2026 Article IV Mission Concluding Statement, describing the assessment...

NAWOJ Recommits To More Advocacy, Inaugurates Bayelsa Chapter

June 09, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Bayelsa State Chapter, has renewed its commitment to advancing the welfare of women, children and vulnerable groups following the inauguration of a new set of state executives to...

IMF Says Economic Reforms Yet To Ease Hardship For Nigerians

June 09, (THEWILL) — Despite signs of improving macroeconomic stability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says many Nigerians continue to face significant economic hardship as high prices and cost-of-living pressures weigh on households. In its latest assessment of the Nigerian...