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Again, JOHESU Threatens Strike Over Delayed CONHESS Salary Adjustment

June 9 (THEWILL) — The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has threatened to embark on a fresh industrial action over the Federal Government’s failure to implement the long-awaited adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), a development that...

Rising Attacks on Schools Threaten Future of Education in Nigeria – NUT Warns

June 9 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has raised fresh concerns over the worsening security situation across the country, warning that persistent attacks on schools and educational institutions pose a significant threat to the future of...

DMO Increases Q2 Treasury Bills Issuance by 21.5 Percent to N4.8tn

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June 9 (THEWILL) — The Debt Management Office (DMO) has increased its Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) issuance programme for the second quarter of 2026 to N4.8 trillion, up from the original N3.95 trillion planned for the period. An analysis of...

Nigeria’s Petrol Import Bill Plunges 96% to N87bn as Local Refining Gains Ground

June 9 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s expenditure on petrol imports fell sharply to N87.40 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down from N2.27 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, according to data from the National Bureau of...

MTN Defends Tariff Hike, Unveils N1tn Network Investment Plan

June 9 (THEWILL) — MTN Nigeria has defended the recent increase in telecom tariffs, saying the adjustment was critical to the survival of both the company and the wider telecommunications industry, while unveiling plans to invest more than N1tn...

US Apache Helicopter Crashes Near Hormuz, Pilots Safe

June 9 (THEWILL) — A United States Apache attack helicopter has crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with both pilots escaping unhurt, according to US President Donald Trump, who confirmed the incident amid escalating military tensions across the Gulf...

Bandits Abduct 39 Elders On Reconciliation Mission In Zamfara

June 8 (THEWILL) — Armed bandits have abducted 39 elders from Magamin Diddi village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State during a reconciliation mission to foster peace and improve relations between the community and a criminal group...

Abducted Oyo Principal Debunks ₦1bn Ransom, Sharia Claims As Abductors Seek Freedom For Detained Suspects

June 8 (THEWILL) — A principal among the pupils and teachers abducted during attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State has dismissed reports alleging that the kidnappers are demanding ₦1 billion ransom, weapons,...

Relief For Businesses As FG Clears Payments For Over 1,240 Contractors

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has approved payments to more than 1,240 local contractors in a move expected to provide immediate financial relief to businesses across the country and strengthen confidence in government obligations. The approval, granted through...

NUJ Chairman Charges Energy, Maritime Reporters On Professionalism Ahead Of Inauguration

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Nsibiet John, has urged members of the Energy and Maritime Reporters Association (EMRA), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, to uphold professionalism and...