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LP No Longer Forum For Scammers, Political Fraudsters – Nenadi Usman Leadership Warns

March 20, (THEWILL) — The national leadership of Nigeria's opposition political party, the Labour Party (LP), has bluntly declared that the party, which still commands a large followership across Nigeria and in the diaspora, after surviving leadership tussles at...

Dangote Refinery Emerges as Key Fuel Buffer Amid Iran Conflict

March 20, (THEWILL) — The Dangote Refinery is increasingly positioning itself as a critical fuel supply hub for Nigeria and parts of Africa, as disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continue to unsettle global oil markets. Rising geopolitical tensions in...

Naira Weakens as Reserves Fall Below $50bn Despite Oil Price Rally

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March 20, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian naira weakened at the official market as Nigeria’s external reserves slipped below the $50 billion threshold, raising concerns over the sustainability of recent foreign exchange stability despite rising global oil prices. Data from the...

IMF Warns of Fresh Inflation Surge as Oil Prices Climb Above $100

March 20, (THEWILL) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that rising oil prices could trigger a fresh wave of global inflation, posing risks to an already fragile economic recovery. In its latest assessment, the Fund noted that crude...

From Windsor to Lagos: Tinubu Returns After Historic UK State Visit

March 20, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu returned to Nigeria in the early hours of Friday, March 20, 2026, following a landmark two-day state visit to the United Kingdom that took him from royal...

UK–Nigeria Deal Signals Major Boost For Trade, Steel, And Infrastructure Financing

March 20, (THEWILL) — A landmark financing and export deal between the United Kingdom and Nigeria is set to strengthen bilateral trade ties while unlocking major infrastructure development and industrial growth. The agreement, backed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), supports...

From Windsor To Downing Street: Tinubu Departs London After Historic UK Visit

March 19, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has departed London after a historic state visit that took him from Windsor Castle to 10 Downing Street, where he held high-level engagements with the British monarchy and government, culminating in key...

FG Appoints Quest Merchant Bank As Adviser For 90,000km Fibre Project BRIDGE

March 19, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has appointed Quest Merchant Bank as Transaction Adviser for Project BRIDGE, its flagship broadband infrastructure initiative, to significantly expand Nigeria’s fibre-optic network. The Acting Managing Director of the bank, Afolabi Olorode, disclosed the...

Nigeria, UK Deepen Ties With New Deals On Migration, Border Security

March 19, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in migration management, border security and business mobility. The agreements, signed in London, cover a migration...

£746m Deal Signed To Overhaul Lagos Ports As Tinubu Courts UK Investment

March 19, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a £746 million financing agreement with the United Kingdom to overhaul key port infrastructure in Lagos, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues his investment drive during an official...