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February 27, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has imposed penalties totaling ₦378 million on 13 insurance companies for repeated breaches of financial reporting rules, in a move the exchange described as part of its ongoing...

February 27, (THEWILL) — The Kano State Government is set to spend 432.4 billion naira to transform the state education sector, according to the Commissioner of Budget and Planning, Alhaji Musa Sulaiman Shanono. Shanono disclosed the estimates while briefing...

February 27, (THEWILL) — The average retail price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, fell to ₦1,034.76 in January 2026, representing a 17.77 per cent decrease compared to ₦1,258.34 recorded in January...

February 27, (THEWILL) — Senior Advocate of Nigeria Mike Ozekhome and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, pleaded not guilty on Friday to a 12-count charge involving alleged forgery linked to a disputed London property. Following their plea, the High...

February 27, (THEWILL) — A fresh crack has emerged in the camp of the President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, following the resignation of one of his Senior Legislative Aides, Hon. Iniobong Patty Inemeh, who cited prolonged...

February 27, (THEWILL) — Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called on the federal government for urgent intervention to contain escalating bandit attacks in Alkaleri Local Government Area, warning that the situation could rapidly develop into a humanitarian...

February 27, (THEWILL) — The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has declared that the National Identification Number (NIN) is now mandatory for all school-related activities, including exams, scholarship applications, and access to government benefits. In a statement published on...

February 27, (THEWILL) — Nigeria is currently experiencing widespread power outages and load shedding as electricity generation drops to approximately 4,300 megawatts (MW), the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has disclosed. In a statement issued on Friday, NISO...

February 27, (THEWILL) — Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has announced plans to convene a court-ordered meeting of its shareholders to consider and approve a proposed ₦1.9 billion share transfer arrangement. The meeting, scheduled in compliance with a directive of the...

February 27, (THEWILL) — Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₦15.6 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting improved earnings resilience, stronger margins, and a reinforced balance sheet despite...