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Army Bids Farewell To Braimah, Ismail, Others Killed In Borno Ambush As Military Reaffirms Counter-Insurgency Resolve

April 15, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, buried Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other soldiers killed in a recent coordinated insurgent attack in Borno State, as military authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining ongoing counter-terrorism...

World Bank Launches “Water Forward” Initiative To Improve Water Security For One Billion People

April 15, (THEWILL) — The World Bank Group has launched a major global initiative to improve water security for one billion people by 2030, as part of a coordinated effort to strengthen water systems, support economic productivity and expand...

NGX Extends Rally As Blue-Chips Drive Market Cap To ₦134.77trn

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April 15, (THEWILL) — Trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited closed on a strong bullish note on Wednesday, as renewed buying interest in heavyweight stocks pushed the market to fresh highs. The session opened with the market capitalisation at...

Police Bust Cross-Border Fraud Network, Uncover ₦85m Cybercrime Syndicate

April 15, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a cross-border fraud network involving impersonation of international financial institutions, exposed a fake World Bank official operating across Africa, and uncovered a separate ₦85 million Business Email Compromise (BEC)...

Jilli Strike: Defence Minister Rejects Civilian Death Claims, Cites Terror Logistics Use

April 15, (THEWILL) — The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has dismissed allegations that civilians were deliberately targeted in the recent military airstrike on Jilli Market in Borno State, insisting that the location functioned as a strategic logistics hub...

Security Breach Hits CAC Digital Infrastructure Amid Rising Cyber Threat

April 15, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has confirmed that its digital infrastructure has been hit by a cybersecurity breach involving unauthorised access to parts of its systems. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the Commission disclosed...

Trump Claims China Pledges No Arms Supply To Iran, Foresees Improved Washington–Beijing Ties Ahead Of Xi Meeting

April 15, (THEWILL) — United States President Donald Trump has claimed that China has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran, amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and heightened scrutiny of maritime...

DSS Tightens Case Against Malami, Son With Fresh Charges, Trial Begins May 26

April 15, (THEWILL) — The Department of State Services (DSS) has strengthened its prosecution against the immediate-past Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, and his son, Abdulaziz, following the filing of amended terrorism-related charges, as...

UPDATED: Nigeria’s Inflation Edges Up To 15.38 Percent In March As Monthly Price Surge Accelerates

April 15, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 percent in March 2026, up from 15.06 percent recorded in February, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The increase signals renewed pressure on consumer...

DisCos’ Billing Efficiency Slips to 82.03% as Q4 Revenue Losses Hit N174bn

April 15, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded a billing efficiency of 82.03 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, even as the sector incurred a revenue shortfall of N174.12 billion, according to the latest report...