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June 1 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market reversed previous gains on Monday as renewed profit-taking in large-cap stocks, particularly BUA Cement, dragged key performance indicators lower. Market capitalisation declined by ₦1.811 trillion to close at ₦158.697 trillion from ₦160.508...

June 1 (THEWILL) — U.S President, Donald J. Trump, has disclosed a “very productive call” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after which he announced what he described as a breakthrough involving a cessation of hostilities in the Middle...

June 1 (THEWILL) — Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have shattered a kidnapping operation along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, rescuing 23 abducted passengers in a swift counter-offensive that disrupted the...

June 1 (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched the Nigeria Payment System Vision (PSV) 2028, an ambitious roadmap aimed at raising financial inclusion to 95 percent of the adult population and strengthening the country’s position...

June 1 (THEWILL) — Five dismissed police officers standing trial over the alleged extrajudicial killing of Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan, have been remanded in custody by a High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State. The case...

June 1 (THEWILL) — African fintech unicorn Flutterwave has surpassed one billion transactions and processed more than $40 billion in total payment value since its launch, underscoring its growing role in Africa’s digital payments ecosystem. The milestone was disclosed by...

June 01, (THEWILL) — Workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), have embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike, shutting down all commission...

June 1 (THEWILL) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into fresh internal turmoil following the resignation of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, who accused the party leadership of manipulating its recently...

June 1 (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reinforced its commitment to education, innovation, and youth development with the commissioning of an Innovation Hub and Business Office at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), further deepening its...

June 1 (THEWILL) — Suspected terrorists holding the wives of the Emir of Yashikira and several residents abducted during a violent midnight raid have threatened to forcefully marry the female captives to their commanders if a ₦150 million ransom...