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May 11, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market began the week on a strong note on Monday as sustained buying interest across several stocks pushed key indicators higher, lifting the market capitalisation above the ₦160 trillion mark. At the close...

May 11, (THEWILL) — A fresh twist emerged on Monday in the suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered that fresh hearing notices be...

May 11, (THEWILL) — Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc is seeking shareholders’ approval to raise ₦164.5 billion through a combination of equity and debt issuances as part of plans to strengthen its capital base, expand operations, and support long-term growth. The...

May 11, (THEWILL) — Justice Maryann Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, revoked the bail earlier granted to former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, and issued a bench warrant for his arrest following...

May 11, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Shariah governance, regulatory clarity, and risk management in the non-interest financial services industry as part of efforts to sustain public confidence, financial stability,...

May 11, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has carried out a major reshuffle of its deputy governors’ portfolios as the apex bank intensifies efforts to strengthen monetary policy coordination, banking sector oversight and institutional governance. The reshuffle...

May 11, (THEWILL) — FCMB Asset Management Limited (FCMBAM), the asset management subsidiary of FCMB Group Plc, has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to rebrand four of its mutual funds and revise minimum subscription...

May 11, (THEWILL) — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026 academic session. THEWILL reports that the decision was reached on Monday during...

May 11, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has taken a landmark step in Nigeria’s evolving national security architecture with the appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security The appointment, announced Monday in...

May 11, (THEWILL) — The Senate has confirmed Lamido Yuguda as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in March 2026. Yuguda’s confirmation, concluded in April 2026, forms...