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UPDATED: Nigeria’s Inflation Edges Up To 15.38 Percent In March As Monthly Price Surge Accelerates

April 15, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 percent in March 2026, up from 15.06 percent recorded in February, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The increase signals renewed pressure on consumer...

DisCos’ Billing Efficiency Slips to 82.03% as Q4 Revenue Losses Hit N174bn

April 15, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded a billing efficiency of 82.03 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, even as the sector incurred a revenue shortfall of N174.12 billion, according to the latest report...

APC Draws Red Line, Says Defectors Won’t Hijack Party Structures

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April 15, (THEWILL) — The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday drew a firm red line against the rising wave of defections into its fold, declaring that new entrants will not be allowed to hijack or take control...

Police Raid Aiye, Eiye Cult Network in Ondo, Arrest Suspects, Recover Firearm

April 15, (THEWILL) — The Ondo State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on cult-related violence with a coordinated raid on suspected Aiye and Eiye cult networks, leading to the arrest of two suspects, the dismantling of a...

Troops Neutralise Bandits, Capture Family Members in Bauchi Offensive

April 15, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army has recorded another significant milestone in its sustained counter-terrorism operations in Bauchi State, neutralising several bandits, dismantling key criminal camps, and capturing family members linked to the fleeing insurgents. In a statement...

Fifth Bird Strike Hits United Nigeria Airlines Aircraft, Triggers Flight Disruptions Across Network

April 15, (THEWILL) — United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has recorded its fifth bird strike incident since January, a development that has disrupted parts of its flight operations and brought renewed attention to the growing challenge of bird hazards...

IMF Cuts Nigeria’s Growth Forecast, Flags Rising External Risks

April 15, (THEWILL) — The International Monetary Fund has trimmed Nigeria’s growth outlook, projecting the economy will expand by 4.1 percent in 2026 and edge up to 4.3 percent in 2027, amid mounting global uncertainties. The forecasts, contained in...

Nigeria’s Public Debt Hits N159.28trn in 2025, Driven by Domestic Borrowing

April 15, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N159.28 trillion as of December 31, 2025, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO), highlighting continued reliance on domestic financing to fund fiscal gaps. The latest figures show a...

ADC Hands David Mark Mandate to Rebuild Party Ahead of 2027

April 15, (THEWILL) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has renewed its confidence in the leadership of David Mark, formally ratifying the National Working Committee (NWC) under his stewardship and reinforcing his mandate to lead the party’s rebuilding...

ADC Expels Bala, Abejide, Others Amid Leadership Dispute

April 15, (THEWILL) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expelled Nafiu Bala and several prominent members, including Hon. Leke Abejide, Stella Chukwuma, and Kingsley Temitope Ogga, over alleged anti-party activities at its national convention held in Abuja...