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Nigerian Banks Make Strong Progress In CBN Recapitalisation, 30 Meet New Capital Requirements

March 06, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced significant progress in its 2024 banking sector recapitalisation programme, with thirty (30) banks meeting the new minimum capital requirements for their respective licence categories as at Friday,...

Nigerian-Canadian Doctor Kika Otiono Honoured With Leading Women, Leading Girls Award In Canada

March 06, (THEWILL) — In a celebration of excellence and community service, Nigerian-born Canadian urological resident, Dr Kika Otiono, has been named one of the recipients of the 2026 Orleans Leading Women, Leading Girls Recognition Award in Orléans,...

PSC Promotes Seven Senior Police Officers To DIG

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March 06, (THEWILL) — The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) as part of efforts to strengthen the leadership structure of the Nigeria...

Court Sets May 11 For Judgement In EFCC’s Case Against P&ID Director

March 06, (THEWILL) — ​ The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 11, 2026, for judgement in the case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against James Nolan, a director of Process and Industrial...

Zulum Pays Sympathy Visit To Victims Of Ngoshe Attack, Assures Rescue Of Abducted Residents

March 06, (THEWILL) — ​Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commiserated with the people of Ngoshe affected by the recent Boko Haram attack, describing the incident as tragic. Ngoshe, a community in Gwoza local government, was attacked on...

US Lawmaker Moore Flags Threats To Christians Amid ISWAP Attacks In Northeast Nigeria

March 06, (THEWILL) — ​A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has raised serious concerns over escalating attacks on Christians in Nigeria, citing recent incidents including the burning of St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral in Wukari,...

FG Moves To Stabilise Electricity Grid, Inaugurates GAMCO Committee

March 06, (THEWILL) — ​In a decisive step to tackle Nigeria’s chronic power challenges, the Federal Government, on Friday, inaugurated an 11-member committee to oversee the incorporation of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO). The move is aimed...

Market Inches Higher Amid Mixed Investor Activity

March 06, (THEWILL) — ​ The Nigerian equities market closed the week with modest gains, as selective buying in key counters offset profit-taking in several mid-cap and blue-chip stocks. The trading session on Friday opened with the Market Capitalisation at...

Amaechi Urges Calm After Gunmen Target His Convoy, Burn Party Office

March 06, (THEWILL) — ​ Former Governor of Rivers State and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the South-South, Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday, urged calm after armed men suspected to be political thugs, attacked his convoy...

Poor Supply Weakens Payment Appetite – BEDC Laments Revenue Losses Amid National Grid Drop

March 06, (THEWILL) — ​ The management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc has raised alarm over declining electricity generation from Nigeria’s national grid, warning that the persistent power shortfall is affecting operations, customer satisfaction, and revenue...