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Israel’s Economy Faces Slowdown As Govt Revises 2026 Growth Forecast, Okays $10.3bn Defence Spending

March 11, (THEWILL) — Israel’s economy is expected to grow more slowly in 2026 after the government revised its growth forecast and approved an additional $10.3 billion in defence spending amid ongoing military operations against Iran. The country’s Finance Ministry...

Ex-Militants Urge FG, Regulators To Probe Oil Community Funds, End Unfair Employment Practices

March 11, (THEWILL) — A coalition of ex-militant groups in Akwa Ibom State has called on the Federal Government and industry regulators to investigate the management of funds meant for oil-producing communities and ensure fair employment practices in the...

Ibadan Appeal Court Adjourns PDP Convention Case Indefinitely, Urges Peaceful Settlement

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March 11, (THEWILL) — The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, on Wednesday, adjourned indefinitely the case arising from the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Ibadan national convention, urging the warring factions to resolve their differences amicably. Presided over by a...

ARISE Agenda Drives Infrastructure, Agriculture, Welfare Projects In Akwa Ibom

March 11, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Government says its development strategy under the ARISE Agenda is driving projects across agriculture, infrastructure, rural development, security and education as the administration of Governor Umo Eno approaches its third...

Group Raises Alarm Over Rising Poverty, Out-Of-School Children In Nigeria

March 11, (THEWILL) — One Youth Global has raised fresh alarm over Nigeria’s deepening social crisis, saying more than 120 million people are living in extreme poverty, while over 18 million children remain out of school. The organisation called...

BoI, GEN Nigeria Strengthen Collaboration To Support MSMEs

March 11, (THEWILL) — Bank of Industry (BoI) and Global Entrepreneurship Network Nigeria (GEN Nigeria) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration to expand opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The renewed partnership was...

Relief For Prison Hospitals As Tinubu Approves Recruitment Of 50 Doctors, 100 Nurses

March 11, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses to strengthen healthcare services across correctional centres in the country. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Tuesday in a...

NGX Leads Push For Gender Equality In Capital Markets

March 11, (THEWILL) — Leaders from Nigeria’s financial ecosystem, government, and the private sector gathered in Lagos on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, as the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) convened stakeholders for the 2026 Ring the Bell for...

Nigeria Braces For Middle East Fallout As Tinubu Directs Nationwide Deployment Of 100,000 CNG Conversion Kits

March 11, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government says it is closely monitoring the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran, while taking proactive measures to shield Nigeria’s economy and reduce the impact...

Edo Residents To Benefit From 100 Free Cataract Surgeries, Vision Care Programme

March 11, (THEWILL) — Residents of Edo State are set to benefit from 100 free cataract surgeries and other vision care services under a medical outreach programme organised by the Oloi Evbagharu Erediauwa Foundation (OLEEF) in partnership with the...