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Zenith Bank Enters Côte d’Ivoire, Accelerates Francophone Africa Expansion

April 28, (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank Plc has launched its Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary, marking a major step in its Pan-African expansion and a strategic push into Francophone West Africa. The new subsidiary, Zenith Bank Côte d’Ivoire, will be officially...

2027 Polls: ADC Writes CJN, Warns of Exclusion Over Delayed Supreme Court Judgment

April 28, (THEWILL) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has written to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, warning that continued delay in delivering judgment in the party’s leadership dispute could jeopardise its participation in the...

Nigerian Breweries Posts N55.95bn Q1 Profit, Extends Recovery Momentum

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April 28, (THEWILL) — Nigerian Breweries Plc has reported a Profit After Tax of N55.95 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, representing a 25.6 percent increase from the N44.55 billion recorded in the same period...

CBN Keeps BDCs at Arm’s Length Over Compliance, Market Stability Concerns

April 28, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sustained restrictions on Bureau De Change (BDC) operators’ access to the official foreign exchange market, underscoring ongoing concerns about regulatory control, compliance risks, and past market abuses. Insights...

2027 Poll: Kingibe Alleges High Distortion, Manipulation of Electoral Reform

April 28, (THEWILL) — The lawmaker representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Senate, Senator Ireti Kingibe, has warned that the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections may be under serious threat, alleging that major electoral reform...

Coronation Insurance Secures Approval for N9.26bn Capital Raise to Bolster Growth

April 28, (THEWILL) — Coronation Insurance Plc has obtained shareholder approval to raise N9.26 billion in fresh capital, a move aimed at strengthening its financial position and supporting future growth. The approval was granted at the company’s Extraordinary General...

Delta Flight Turns Delivery Room as Crew, Passengers Rally Around Woman Giving Birth Mid-Air

April 28, (THEWILL) — What began as a routine Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Portland, Oregon, transformed into a dramatic scene of courage, compassion and quick thinking after a pregnant passenger went into labour and delivered...

11 Killed, Two Injured as Bandits Attack Katsina Community

April 28, (THEWILL) — No fewer than 11 persons were killed and two others injured after suspected bandits attacked Gurbi Village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State on Sunday. THEWILL reports that the deadly attack occurred at...

PTAD Completes N32,000 Pension Arrears Payout for DBS Retirees

April 28, (THEWILL) — The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced the full settlement of arrears tied to the N32,000 pension increment for retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). In a statement issued Monday, PTAD’s Head of...

NTDA Partners Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom To Elevate Gelede Festival As National Cultural Celebration

April 28, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has announced plans to collaborate with the Igbobi‑Sabe Kingdom to develop the revered Gelede Festival into a recognised national cultural celebration, as part of broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s...