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Naira Strengthens Against British Pound, Trades At ₦1,840/£ Amid UK Political Uncertainty

May 22, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian naira recorded fresh gains against the British pound sterling in the foreign exchange market, strengthening to ₦1,840/£1 amid rising political and economic uncertainty in the United Kingdom. Latest data from the Central Bank of...

APC Governors, Political Heavyweights Dominate 2027 Governorship Primaries

May 22, (THEWILL) — The ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), has concluded governorship primaries in most states ahead of the 2027 general elections, with incumbent governors and prominent political figures dominating the contests through consensus arrangements, affirmation votes...

Griffin Capital CEO Links Nigeria’s FTSE Russell Reclassification To Potential Investment Surge

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May 22, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s planned return to the FTSE Russell Index by September 2026 is expected to attract fresh foreign portfolio investments into the country’s equities market, according to the Group Chief Executive Officer of Griffin Capital Group,...

APC Announces Direct Primaries For Presidential Ticket, Names Ayim Committee Chairman

May 22, (THEWILL) — The All Progressives Congress has announced the adoption of a direct primary system for the conduct of its 2026 presidential primaries, unveiling fresh guidelines and constituting committees to oversee the exercise ahead of the 2027...

Police Move Against ASP in Viral Threat Video, Begin Disciplinary Action

May 21, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary action against ASP Newton Isokpehi following a viral video in which the officer was seen making threatening remarks against members of the public filming police activities. In the now...

Air Peace Partners with Dutch Aviation Trainers to Strengthen Crew Training Efficiency

May 21, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has strengthened crew training efficiency and operational standards through a strategic partnership with the renowned aviation training organisation, Dutch Aviation Trainers, as part of efforts to deepen pilot training and...

Presidency Denies Plan to Rename Nigeria, Abolish Sharia Law

May 21, (THEWILL) — The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral report claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to amend the Constitution to change Nigeria’s name to the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in...

Chinda Emerges APC Governorship Candidate In Rivers as THEWILL Exclusively Confirmed

May 21, (THEWILL) — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially confirmed former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ogundu Kingsley Chinda, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections in Rivers State, following the conclusion of...

Uba Sani, Yusuf Clinch APC Guber Tickets in Kaduna, Kano

May 21, (THEWILL) — The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday intensified efforts to strengthen its political dominance ahead of the 2027 general election as Governors Uba Sani of Kaduna State and Abba Yusuf of Kano State emerged...

NGX Closes Marginally Higher Amid Broad Selloff Pressure

May 21, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s equities market ended Thursday’s trading session on a marginally positive note as gains in select consumer and service stocks helped offset widespread declines across the broader market. At the close of trading on the Nigerian...