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February 26, (THEWILL) — Major opposition political parties in Nigeria have rejected the newly amended Electoral Act 2026, warning that key provisions of the law could undermine democratic governance, weaken electoral transparency, and erode public confidence ahead of the...

February 26, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed Thursday’s session on a bearish note as selling pressure across key sectors outweighed gains in select counters. Profit-taking dominated the day, particularly in financial and consumer-focused stocks, leading to a...

February 26, (THEWILL) — Workers and labor unions on Thursday staged a protest at the Isolo office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, opposing the enforcement of the ban on sachet and 200ml PET...

February 26, (THEWILL) — At least 25 people have been killed following coordinated attacks by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on communities in Adamawa State, forcing residents to flee their homes amid renewed fears of escalating violence in Nigeria’s northeast....

February 26, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s crude oil has staged a notable rally, climbing past the $70 per barrel mark and moving above the benchmark set by the Federal Government of Nigeria for its 2026 budget projections. The surge comes as...

February 26, (THEWILL) — Prospective teachers in Imo State can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the State Government has clarified the factors delaying the recruitment process following the conclusion of their examinations. Speaking at the State Secretariat in...

February 26, (THEWILL) — At least six worshippers were killed and three others injured when suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked a mosque in Dadinkowa community, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in what authorities described as a reprisal assault. Local...

February 26, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that registration and submission of applications for pre-qualification under the Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round will close at 4:30 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026, offering investors a...

February 26, (THEWILL) — Seplat Energy Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the full year ended 2025, with profit before tax (PBT) rising by 86.7 percent to $497.8 million, compared to $266.7 million recorded in the...

February 26, (THEWILL) — Organised labour in the federal public service has threatened nationwide industrial action over delayed wage award payments to federal workers in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), warningthat failure by the Government to release outstanding funds...