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Nigeria Will Defeat Insurgency, Military Force Alone Can’t End West Africa’s Security Crisis – Jimoh Ibrahim Tells ECOWAS

June 3 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has declared that Nigeria will overcome its insurgency challenges, while warning that military action alone cannot resolve the broader security crisis facing West Africa. Jimoh made...

Police Bust Suspected Illegal Gun Factory Network In Akwa Ibom, Recover 15 Firearms

June 3 (THEWILL) — Operatives of the Akwa Ibom Police Command have dismantled a suspected illegal firearms manufacturing and maintenance network operating in parts of the state, recovering 15 firearms and arresting two suspects during a coordinated intelligence-led operation. The...

Judgement Day: Abuja Court To Decide Fate Of Owo Church Massacre Suspects

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June 3 (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja will, on Wednesday, deliver judgement in the trial of five suspects accused by the Federal Government of involvement in the 2022 massacre at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church...

CBN Approves Abbey Mortgage Bank’s Transition To Commercial Banking

June 3 (THEWILL) — Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc has secured approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to transition from a primary mortgage bank to a commercial bank, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s growth strategy. The lender...

Dangote Refinery Eyes Global Jet Fuel Leadership With 700,000bpd Expansion Plan

June 3 (THEWILL) — Dangote Refinery is positioning itself as a major player in the global aviation fuel market, unveiling plans to add 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) of refining capacity by 2028 as it seeks to capitalise on...

Cardoso Reshuffles CBN Leadership, Appoints Ikeazor to Oversee Monetary Policy

June 02, (THEWILL) — Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reassigned the responsibilities of the institution’s four deputy governors in a strategic leadership reshuffle aimed at aligning the bank’s expertise with its evolving priorities. Under...

CAN Declares Three-Day National Mourning, Demands Emergency Rule on Insecurity

June 02, (THEWILL) — The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a three-day national mourning period from June 12 to June 14 in honour of victims of violent attacks, mass abductions, and banditry across the country, while urging...

Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Eid-El-Kabir Holiday, Resumes Official Duties

June 02, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following the Eid-el-Kabir holiday spent in Lagos, where he participated in a series of political, governmental, and national engagements that underscored ongoing administrative activities and preparations within the...

Transport Costs Rise Across Nigeria as Intercity Bus Fare Hits N9,607 in April

June 02, (THEWILL) — Transportation costs remained elevated across Nigeria in April 2026, with the average fare paid by commuters for intercity bus travel rising to ₦9,607.41, reflecting the continued impact of inflationary pressures, high fuel costs, and rising...

Market Extends Decline as Investors Lose ₦478bn

June 02, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed lower on Tuesday, extending its bearish run as sustained sell pressure across key counters dragged market performance indicators into negative territory. Market capitalisation declined by ₦478 billion to close at ₦158.219...