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FTAN Advises Members To Withhold Participation In NIHOTOUR Certification Exercise Amid Ongoing Concerns

May 06, (THEWILL) — The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has advised its member associations not to participate in the ongoing Competency-Based Interview (CBI) and registration exercise being conducted by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism...

Union Bank Wins ASBON SME Award As Banks Pivot To SME-Led Growth

May 06, (THEWILL) — Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has been named winner of the Best SME Growth Banking Initiatives Award (2025) at the Nigeria National SME Business Awards organised by the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria...

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to ₦1,350 Per Litre

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May 06, (THEWILL) — Dangote Refinery has increased its depot price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦1,350 per litre, marking a ₦75 rise from the previous ₦1,275 per litre. A check by THEWILL on Petroleumprice.ng on Wednesday, confirmed the...

Deadly Boko Haram Attack On Lake Chad Base Leaves 23 Soldiers Dead

May 06, (THEWILL) — A deadly Boko Haram attack on a Chadian military base on the shores of Lake Chad has left 23 soldiers dead, even as the Chadian Armed Forces successfully repelled the assault and inflicted heavy losses...

ADC Slashes Presidential Form Fee To ₦90m, Rolls Out Detailed Primary Schedule

May 06, (THEWILL) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced its presidential nomination form fee to ₦90 million and unveiled a comprehensive timetable for its 2026 primary elections, in a move to broaden participation and strengthen internal democracy...

Customs Seize ₦2.35bn Cocaine From 71-Year-Old Suspect Along Lagos-Abidjan Route

May 06, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted cocaine valued at ₦2.35 billion from a 71-year-old suspect along a major smuggling corridor linking Nigeria to neighbouring West African countries. The seizure was announced on Tuesday in Lagos...

Naira Firms At ₦1,362/$ As FX Market Stability Supports Sustained Gains

May 06, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s currency, the naira, strengthened to ₦1,362 per dollar on Tuesday, extending its recent appreciation against the United States dollar and signaling improved stability in the foreign exchange market. Figures released by the Central Bank of...

Court Defers El-Rufai Bail Hearing To May 13 Amid ICPC Objection

May 06, (THEWILL) — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, filing a counter-affidavit opposing a fresh bail application by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in an ongoing...

Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash as Senate Raises Bar for Leadership Posts, Extends Sitting Days

May 05, (THEWILL) — A spirited debate in the Senate on Tuesday gave way to significant institutional reforms, as lawmakers adopted stricter eligibility criteria for leadership positions and approved an expanded legislative calendar aimed at boosting productivity. The session saw...

UBA, Redtech, MoMo PSB Expand Merchant Payment Access Across Nigeria

May 05, (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa (UBA), Redtech, and MoMo PSB have launched a payment interoperability partnership that expands cardless payment access for consumers and merchants across Nigeria. Redtech is backed by Heirs Holdings; MoMo PSB is...