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March 18, (THEWILL) — Global investors and financial experts have commended Nigeria’s sweeping financial sector reforms, describing them as credible and capable of restoring long-term investor confidence at the Africa Capital Forum held in London. The high-level forum, themed “From...

March 18, (THEWILL) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have declared Friday as Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The announcement followed...

March 18, (THEWILL) — UK‑based Twinings Ovaltine has launched a £24 million manufacturing facility in Lagos, marking the brand’s first major production site in Africa and a significant expansion of its footprint in the region. The new plant,...

March 18, (THEWILL) — In February 2026, the High Chief Patrick Nnanna Foundation proudly fulfilled its mission by successfully registering over 100 students across Nigeria for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. The initiative, according to the founder,...

March 18, (THEWILL) — The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has raised fresh concerns over internal complicity sustaining the protracted insurgency in Nigeria’s North-East, urging residents of Borno and Yobe states to take greater ownership of...

March 18, (THEWILL) — Residents of Imo State have expressed concern over the recent increase in the price of petrol, describing the development as a major hardship on households already struggling with rising living costs. Many families have been thrown...

March 18, (THEWILL) — On Saturday, angry residents disrupted a rally organised by the City Boy Movement (CBM) in Owerri, the Imo State capital, carting away several empowerment materials meant for distribution during the event held in support of...

March 18, (THEWILL) — Overland Airways, Nigeria’s leading and longest-serving private domestic airline, has announced the resumption of flight services to Akure from Lagos, effective March 23, 2026. According to Overland Airways, the carrier will operate the Lagos-Akure-Lagos route from...

March 18, (THEWILL) — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured a major victory in its crackdown on international drug trafficking, following the conviction of a merchant vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, and 10 Filipino sailors for importing...

March 18, (THEWILL) — The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, in observance of the Eid al-Fitr holiday. In a notice issued on...