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FG Begins Voluntary Evacuation of Nigerians Amid South Africa’s Immigration Crackdown

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government will today commence the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against African migrants in the country, just as President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced sweeping...

A Judge on the Dock

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Court of Appeal in Abuja's recent decision has once again sparked public outrage over Nigerian judges' excessive meddling in political party disputes. Besides ruling on the substantive case of the lingering leadership crisis in the...

Regulatory Breaches: Fidelity Bank’s Penalties Climb 305.10% to N645.9m in 5 Years

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June 8 (THEWILL) — Fidelity Bank, the flagship subsidiary of Fidelity Bank Group, accumulated fines amounting to N645.9 million within five years (2021-2025), arising from various regulatory violations. thereby ranking it among the foremost offenders in the financial services...

Trade Sector Attracts $65.8m Foreign Capital as Investor Confidence Rebounds

June 8 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s trade sector attracted $65.79m in foreign investment in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 91.3 percent increase from the $34.39m recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, according to the latest capital importation...

FG Cuts Ministers’ Imprest to N700,000, Tightens Spending Controls

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has reduced the maximum reimbursable imprest available to ministers to N700,000 and introduced stricter controls on the use of public funds as part of efforts to strengthen financial discipline across Ministries, Departments,...

Middle East on Edge as Israel Bombs Iran’s Petrochemical Complex, Tehran Launches Missile Strikes

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Middle East edged closer to renewed regional turmoil on Monday after Israel bombed Iran's Mahshahr Petrochemical Complex and Tehran responded with missile strikes targeting several locations across Israel, intensifying fears that the fragile ceasefire...

FG Won’t Surrender to Terrorists, Tinubu Assures Nigerians

June 08, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will not succumb to terrorism, banditry, and other forms of criminal intimidation, while renewing his administration’s commitment to reducing economic hardship and improving citizens’ welfare...

Ramaphosa Declares War on Illegal Migration, Unveils Tough Border Crackdown Amid Anti-Foreigner Tensions

June 7 (THEWILL) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a sweeping crackdown on illegal migration, unveiling tougher border security measures and stricter immigration enforcement amid growing anti-foreigner tensions and protests in parts of the country. Speaking in a...

Nigeria Not for Kidnappers – Gov Okpebholo Calls For Prayers

June 7 (THEWILL) — Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared that Nigeria does not belong to kidnappers and other criminal elements threatening the nation’s peace and security, insisting that no individual or group should be allowed to hold...

Troops Smash Terror Spy Ring in Niger, Recover Communication Devices, Cash

June 7 (THEWILL) — Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield (OPSS) have smashed a suspected terrorist support and intelligence network in Niger State, arresting five suspected bandits and terrorist informants in separate operations that led to...