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NOA, NESREA Sound Alarm On Vanishing Wildlife In Akwa Ibom, Push Citizen-Led Conservation

April 22, (THEWILL) — The National Orientation Agency (NOA), in partnership with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), has launched a statewide campaign in Akwa Ibom to curb the rapid loss of endangered plant and...

Gov Yusuf Nominates Murtala Garo As Deputy Governor

April 22, (THEWILL) — Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has forwarded the nomination of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor. This is contained in a statement...

FCCPC Warns Firms Against Breaching Merger Notification Rules

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April 22, (THEWILL) — The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has cautioned companies, legal advisers and transaction parties, to strictly comply with statutory requirements governing mergers and acquisitions in Nigeria. The warning was conveyed in a statement by...

CBN Warns Of Rising Phishing Scams Targeting Bank Customers

April 22, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public to a surge in fraudulent messages and malicious links aimed at compromising personal bank accounts. In a statement dated April 21, 2026, and signed by its...

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Maintains Blockade

April 22, (THEWILL) — U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the two-week ceasefire with Iran, even as diplomatic efforts remain uncertain. Speaking on Tuesday via his Truth Social platform, Trump, however, emphasised that the United States will continue its blockade...

NGX Expands Trading Hours to Boost Liquidity, Investor Participation

April 21, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange Limited has announced the expansion of its daily trading hours to run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WAT), effective Monday, April 27, 2026, in a move aimed at deepening market liquidity,...

Police Move to Enforce Discipline as 167 Senior Officers Face Disciplinary Panel

April 21, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced disciplinary proceedings against 167 senior officers over alleged professional misconduct, in a move authorities say is aimed at reinforcing internal discipline and restoring public confidence in the institution. Force...

Tinubu Appoints Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as NBMA DG

April 21, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). A statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to...

BREAKING: Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Replaces Edun as Finance Minister

April 21, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle within the Federal Executive Council (FEC), affecting changes in the nation’s economic and housing leadership as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery. The...

Equities Market Inches Higher as Gains in NASCON, WAPCO Offset Broad Selling Pressure

April 21, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s equities market closed marginally higher on Tuesday, as gains in select consumer goods and industrial stocks helped lift the benchmark index despite a broader decline across the market. The trading session opened with the market...