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Court Defers El-Rufai Bail Hearing To May 13 Amid ICPC Objection

May 06, (THEWILL) — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, filing a counter-affidavit opposing a fresh bail application by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in an ongoing...

Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash as Senate Raises Bar for Leadership Posts, Extends Sitting Days

May 05, (THEWILL) — A spirited debate in the Senate on Tuesday gave way to significant institutional reforms, as lawmakers adopted stricter eligibility criteria for leadership positions and approved an expanded legislative calendar aimed at boosting productivity. The session saw...

UBA, Redtech, MoMo PSB Expand Merchant Payment Access Across Nigeria

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May 05, (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa (UBA), Redtech, and MoMo PSB have launched a payment interoperability partnership that expands cardless payment access for consumers and merchants across Nigeria. Redtech is backed by Heirs Holdings; MoMo PSB is...

Nigeria Joins Global Voices in Mourning China Fireworks Plant Tragedy

May 05, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in Hunan Province, China, joining global voices in mourning the victims of the industrial disaster that claimed dozens...

Tinubu Engages Global Investors in France

May 05, (THEWILL) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. This was disclosed in a statement by Bayo...

Gov Yusuf Swears in New Deputy Murtala Garo

May 05, (THEWILL) — Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in of the new Deputy Governor of the State, Murtala Sule Garo, amid a large turnout of APC members who thronged the Government...

Tinubu Declines Assent to NIMC Bill, Flags Errors in Key Provisions

May 05, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Repeal and Re-enactment (Establishment) Bill, 2026, returning the proposed legislation to the National Assembly for further legislative review and correction of identified...

Court Discharges Ex-HoS Oyo-Ita, Co-Defendants in N570m Fraud Trial

May 05, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday discharged and acquitted former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, and eight other co-defendants in the N570 million money laundering trial instituted...

‘ADC Is Dead ‘- Akpabio Sparks Drama Over Fresh Senate Defections

May 05, (THEWILL) — Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday stirred controversy in the upper chamber after declaring that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was “dead,” following a fresh wave of defections that hit the National Assembly. The remarks came...

UBA Board Sees Exit of Long-Serving Non-Executive Director Angela Adebayo

May 05, (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced the retirement of Erelu Angela Adebayo from its board, marking the end of a notable tenure as a non-executive director. The development was disclosed in a statement dated...