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Europe Heatwave Death Toll Exceeds 250 as Temperatures Soar Above 40°C

June 25 (THEWILL) — Europe is grappling with one of its most severe early-summer heatwaves on record, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in several countries, red weather alerts issued across large parts of the continent, and reports indicating...

Zenith Bank Expands Delta Footprint, Opens First Commercial Bank Branch In Osubi

June 25 (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank Plc has strengthened its presence in Delta State with the commissioning of a new branch in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area, becoming the first commercial bank to establish operations in the community and...

66 More Nigerians Return From South Africa as FG Intensifies Evacuation Efforts

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June 25 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government on Thursday received a second batch of 66 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa, as authorities stepped up efforts to facilitate the voluntary return of citizens amid growing concerns over anti-migrant sentiments and...

Manufacturers Warn N1.92t Credit Decline Threatens Nigeria’s Industrial Growth

June 25 (THEWILL) — The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised concerns over a sharp decline in bank lending to the manufacturing sector, warning that the trend could undermine industrial growth, worsen unemployment, and slow the implementation of...

African Cocoa Farmers Push for $6,000 Floor Price, Continental Producers’ Alliance

June 25 (THEWILL) — The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has called for the establishment of a unified African cocoa producers’ bloc and the adoption of a minimum cocoa price of $6,000 per metric tonne...

Naira Posts Biggest Daily Decline Since April, Closes at N1,389/$

June 25 (THEWILL) — The naira recorded its sharpest single-day decline since April after closing at N1,389 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market on June 24, 2026, amid renewed strength in the U.S. dollar across global markets. Data...

Venezuela Declares State of Emergency After Twin Powerful Earthquakes Rock Capital

June 25 (THEWILL) — Venezuela has declared a nationwide state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes struck the country's northern coast within seconds of each other, causing significant damage in the capital, Caracas, and...

They Are Not Bandits — Police Debunk Viral Katsina Video, Say Armed Men Are Registered Vigilantes

June 25, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a viral video from Katsina State showed a police officer interacting with armed bandits, insisting that the men featured in the...

Constitutional Lawyer Ozekhome Barred From Using SAN Title Pending Disciplinary Probe

June 24 (THEWILL) — The Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank of prominent constitutional lawyer and human rights advocate, Chief Mike Ozekhome, pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against him. The decision...

Bayelsa To Establish Waterways Agency As Gov Diri Warns Black Sand Miners

June 24 (THEWILL) — Bayelsa State is set to establish an agency to regulate activities that cause erosion and other environmental menaces on its waterways. This followed the recent Supreme Court judgement affirming the rights of Bayelsa and Lagos states...