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NCC To Launch Identity Risk Platform To Tackle SIM-Linked Fraud

March 27, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled plans to introduce a new regulatory platform, the Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS), to curb rising cases of SIM-related fraud and strengthen trust in Nigeria’s digital...

Fuel Price Drop: Dangote Slashes Petrol Price To ₦1,200

March 27, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector received a welcome boost on Friday, as Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals announced a reduction in its gantry price for premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, to ₦1,200...

No Amnesty For Terrorists – DHQ Clarifies Deradicalisation Programme

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March 27, (THEWILL) — The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that there is no amnesty for terrorists under its deradicalisation initiative, Operation SAFE CORRIDOR, dismissing as misleading and distorted, claims suggesting the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) prioritises...

Trump Buys Time for Peace, Extends Iran Energy Strikes Deadline

March 27, (THEWILL) — United States President, Donald Trump, has extended the deadline for potential strikes on Iranian energy facilities, signalling a renewed push for diplomacy amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. In a statement posted on his...

JAMB Uncovers AI-Driven UTME Scam, Arrests Mastermind Who Duped 131 Candidates

March 27, (THEWILL) — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered an AI-driven fraud scheme targeting Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates, leading to the arrest of its mastermind, Emmanuel Akataka, who defrauded no fewer than...

After 35 Years Of Service, 18 Army Generals Take Final Bow In Benin

March 27, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Army, on Thursday, formally honoured 18 of its most senior officers as they retired after 35 years of meritorious service, taking their final bow in a colourful pulling-out parade held in Benin City,...

Fresh Tension Looms As ASUU Gives FG 4-Day Ultimatum To Begin New Salaries Payment

March 27, (THEWILL) — Fresh tension is building in Nigeria’s university system as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a four-day ultimatum to commence payment of the newly approved salary structure for...

CBN Tightens Credit Rules, Blocks Chronic Loan Defaulters From Banking Facilities

March 27, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to deny certain banking services and additional credit facilities to borrowers with non-performing loans, in a move to strengthen credit discipline across the financial system. In...

Benue Govt, Renew Hope Agenda Distribute Farm Inputs To Yelwata Farmers

March 27, (THEWILL) — Benue State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in conjunction with the Renewed Hope Agenda and other donor agencies, distributed assorted farm inputs to 1,200 farmers in the Yelwata community to boost their agricultural...

Boosting Nigeria’s Security Reform Drive: IGP Submits State Police Framework To Senate

March 27, (THEWILL) — The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has submitted a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police to the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, in a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s...