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Police Nab Terror Financier, Intercept Stolen Livestock In Sokoto

April 24, (THEWILL) — The Sokoto State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained offensive against banditry and organised crime, arresting a suspected terror financier and intercepting stolen livestock linked to a notorious criminal network...

Rivers Assembly Majority Leader Begins Burial Rites For Late Mother

April 24, (THEWILL) — The Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Major Jack, has commenced the burial rites of his mother, Ajuah Pamella Mensah Jack, who died at the age of 82. The announcement of the...

UniCloud, OADC Strike Deal To Boost Local Cloud, AI Infrastructure Across Africa

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April 24, (THEWILL) — UniCloud Africa and Open Access Data Centres have entered a strategic partnership to expand locally hosted cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure across key African markets, amid rising demand for data sovereignty and in-country digital services. Under...

Police Bust Kidnap Syndicate In Akwa Ibom, Recover Human Skull, Arrest Wanted Cultist

April 24, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has recorded a major breakthrough in its crackdown on violent crime, arresting a wanted kidnap kingpin and recovering suspected human remains and weapons in Mkpat Enin Local...

VAT Revenue to States Rises To ₦551.8bn In February, Extends Growth Streak

April 24, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) disbursement to states climbed sharply in February 2026, with gross allocations rising by 30.36 percent month-on-month to ₦551.77 billion from ₦423.25 billion recorded in January. Data from the Office of the...

We’re Not Selling Refinery Equipment, Components – NNPC Cautions Public Against Fraudsters

April 24, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has dismissed reports alleging that it is selling refinery equipment, components, or scrap materials, warning members of the public to beware of fraudsters exploiting such claims. In a...

CBN Increases ATM Card Issuance Fee To ₦1,500

April 24, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has increased the fee for issuance and replacement of Automated Terminal Machine (ATM) debit/credit cards to ₦1,500 from ₦1,000, reflecting a 50 percent increase. Additionally, the apex bank also scrapped...

Court Bars Police, FRSC From Imposing Insurance Fines Without Court Order

April 24, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from imposing fines on motorists over third-party motor vehicle insurance without a valid court order. The ruling,...

Court Awards N1bn Damages To Yahaya Bello In Defamation Suit Against Senator Natasha

April 24, (THEWILL) — A High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, has awarded N1 billion in damages to former governor Yahaya Bello in a defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, while also issuing a perpetual injunction restraining further publication...

Middle East Conflict Could Weigh On Africa’s Credit Ratings – S&P

April 24, (THEWILL) — S&P Global has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict could heighten risks for African economies, particularly if the crisis persists, with potential implications for sovereign credit ratings across the continent. In its latest assessment, the...