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A’Ibom Affirms 18-Month Deadline for Ibom International Hospital

February 20, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed that the Ibom International Hospital will be completed within its 18-month timeline. This follows an inspection of ongoing work at the project site by the Joint Ministerial Supervisory...

Central Bank of Nigeria Flags Stablecoins as Emerging Threat to FX Stability

February 20, (THEWILL) —The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has warned that the rapid growth of stablecoins and private digital payment platforms could heighten foreign exchange volatility and weaken monetary policy effectiveness in emerging economies. Cardoso...

Stakeholders Condemn Prolonged Detention Of Sylva’s Brother, Aides, Allege Political Persecution

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February 19, (THEWILL) — Stakeholders under the auspices of the Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE) have condemned the continuous detention of the younger brother and aides of former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, describing the development as “deliberate,...

Benue APC Ward Congress Peaceful, Hitch-Free – Chairman

February 19, (THEWILL) — The National Chairman of the Ward/LGA Congress Committee for Benue State, Dr Alwalu Ishiye, has commended party members for the peaceful, transparent, and orderly conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congresses held across...

Abiodun Commissions Lantoro–Oke-Yidi Road, Rolls Out Fresh Infrastructure Push In Ogun Central

February 19, (THEWILL) — Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, commissioned the Lantoro–Oke-Yidi–Isale Ake Junction Road in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, describing the project as part of a deliberate infrastructure drive aimed at deepening connectivity and...

Equities Market Advances As ASI Gains 1.38% In Thursday Trading

February 19, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market recorded a bullish session on Thursday, with strong sectoral support lifting prices across key stocks and driving investor optimism. The market opened with a Market Capitalisation of ₦122.236 trillion and closed higher...

Rivers South-East Senator Mpigi Is Dead

February 19, (THEWILL) — The lawmaker representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Barinada Mpigi, has died at the age of 64. THEWILL reports that Mpigi, who served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, passed...

Police Recover Automatic Rifle, Arrest Two As Suspected Robbery Kingpin Escapes in Akwa Ibom

February 19, (THEWILL) — Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have recovered an automatic pump-action rifle and a locally fabricated shotgun during a targeted raid in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, arresting two suspects, while a principal...

April Takeoff: Akwa Ibom Airport Set For International Debut

February 19, (THEWILL) — Akwa Ibom State Government has scheduled April 2026 for the commencement of international flight operations at the Victor Attah International Airport, unveiling what officials describe as a debt-free, fully integrated smart terminal designed to reposition...

Blockchain Firm Partners Foundation To Boost Aid Transparency

February 19, (THEWILL) — Very Deep Mission (VDM), a Web3 start-up, describing itself as Africa’s first AI-powered humanitarian token project, has partnered with Elphil Humanitarian Foundation to pilot a blockchain-based transparency model in Nigeria’s aid sector. The joint outreach programme,...