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Diplomatic Rift Widens As Lebanon Boots Out Iranian Envoy

March 24, (THEWILL) — Lebanon has declared Iran’s diplomatic envoy persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country by Sunday, in a move that underscores a widening rift between Beirut and Tehran amid escalating regional tensions. The decision,...

Binance Seeks Truce As Tax Evasion Trial Pauses Till May

March 24, (THEWILL) — Binance Holdings Limited, on Tuesday, moved to reach a truce with the Federal Government over the ongoing tax evasion case against it, prompting the Federal High Court in Abuja to pause proceedings until May 12,...

Zenith Bank Strengthens Leadership, Appoints Okwudili Executive Director

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March 24, (THEWILL) — Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Kennedy Okwudili as an Executive Director, in a move aimed at strengthening its leadership structure and deepening its executive capacity. The appointment, which takes effect from May...

Outcry Trails Cleric’s Arrest After Meeting With Obi

March 24, (THEWILL) — Public outrage has followed the reported arrest of a Kaduna-based cleric shortly after hosting former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, amid growing concerns over alleged intimidation and shrinking civic space in Nigeria. In a statement issued...

NNPC Eyes Additional 100,000bpd As Nigeria Targets 1.8mbpd Crude Output In 2026

March 24, (THEWILL) — Nigeria could raise its crude oil production by an additional 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the coming months as efforts to ramp up capacity begin to yield results, according to the Group Chief...

65 Student Startups Make Final Cut In FG Venture Capital Programme

March 24, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has shortlisted 65 student-led startups from a total of 30,639 applicants for the final stage of its Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), marking a significant milestone in efforts to promote innovation...

2027: I Won’t Support Any Guber Aspirant In Benue Outside Alia – Ikpagher

March 24, (THEWILL) — The member of the House of Representatives representing Vandeikya/Konshisha in the lower Chamber of the National Assembly, Hon. Sesoo Gboko Ikpagher, has thrown his weight behind Governor Hyacinth Alia in his re-election bid for...

Gunmen Kill POS Operator In Imo

March 24, (THEWILL) — Mr Daniel (Abaleke) Anyanwu, a native of Umuahum Ndegwu Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, was reportedly shot dead on Sunday, March 23, 2026, by unidentified assailants. The unfortunate incident occurred...

Low-Cost Tech Equities Fuel NGX Market Surge

March 24, (THEWILL) — Low-priced technology stocks have emerged as major drivers of performance on the Nigerian Exchange Limited in 2026, outperforming the broader market and attracting strong retail participation. The NGX Information Technology Index has gained over 35% year-to-date,...

FG Discloses Plans to Open Enugu-Onitsha Highway Before Easter

March 23, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has disclosed plans to put into use the 15-kilometre stretch of the Enugu–Onitsha highway before Easter aimed at easing transportation challenges and boosting economic activities across Nigeria’s Southeast. Minister of Works, David...