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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...

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...

June 8 (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has declared the fight against terrorism and insecurity a national duty, calling on Nigerians to actively support security agencies with credible and timely intelligence, while urging citizens to remain vigilant and speak...

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Government has defended its fiscal management record, insisting that all expenditures under Governor Umo Eno's administration are guided by approved budgetary provisions and subject to legislative oversight, amid growing public scrutiny...

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) reversed part of last week’s losses on Monday, as gains in selected stocks lifted market capitalisation by ₦515 billion, despite a closely contested market breadth. Market capitalisation rose from ₦155.593 trillion to...

June 8 (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, hosted Madagascar’s President, Michael Randrianirina, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as both countries move to deepen diplomatic relations and strengthen bilateral cooperation across key sectors. President Randrianirina arrived at the State...

June 8 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s total merchandise trade rose to ₦34.79 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by stronger export earnings and a sharp contraction in imports, according to the latest Foreign Trade Statistics report released by...

June 8 (THEWILL) — What allegedly began as a ₦200,000 firearm transaction, eventually spiralled into a deadly chain of illegal deals that ended in bloodshed and nationwide outrage, as the Nigeria Police Force says it has uncovered a gun-running...

June 8 (THEWILL) — The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has attributed the delayed conduct of Mathematics and Agricultural Science papers in some examination centres across Nigeria to a combination of logistical, operational and security-related challenges, including a fatal...

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a social media user for allegedly circulating a viral security threat that triggered panic among residents of Eket and surrounding communities, warning that individuals who spread false...