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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...

June 1 (THEWILL) — A wave of public anger and disruption swept across Oyo State on Monday, as a protest by members of the Take-It-Back Movement in Ibadan coincided with a total shutdown of public schools following the abduction...

June 1 (THEWILL) — The first session of the 12th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Mbaise gathered momentum on its third day as the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Chamberlain Chinedum Ogunedo, delivered a far-reaching presidential address that blended...

June 1 (THEWILL) — FMDQ Group Plc has appointed seasoned financial markets expert, Zeal Akaraiwe, as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new era of leadership at Nigeria’s leading over-the-counter financial market infrastructure group. The appointment follows...