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February 18, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed Tuesday’s trading session on a mildly negative note as profit-taking activities in bellwether stocks weighed on overall performance despite relatively balanced market breadth. The market capitalisation declined from ₦122.129 trillion at...

February 18, (THEWILL) — In a landmark move to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law, replacing the outdated smart card readers with the modern Bimodal Voter...

February 18, (THEWILL) — Joy was cut short for the family of Mrs Oluranti Olufunmilayo Esther Akinyemi after the Nigerian mother died shortly after flying to the United Kingdom to attend her son’s graduation ceremony. Mrs Akinyemi had travelled from...

February 18, (THEWILL) — A Non-Governmental Organisation, Chosen Vessels Empowerment Foundation (CVEF), in partnership with the Office of the First Lady of Ogun State, has distributed bundles of sanitary pads to female students in over 26 public secondary schools...

February 18, (THEWILL) — Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has recorded its first commercial paper (CP) listing with the admission of Dangote Cement Plc’s Series 1 and Series 2 issuances under its ₦500 billion Commercial Paper Programme, marking a milestone...

February 18, (THEWILL) — Benue State governor, Revd Fr Hyacinth Alia, has signed into law the bill establishing Labe College of Nursing Sciences, Gboko. This pivotal legislative action underscores the Governor's unwavering commitment to accessible, quality education and robust...

February 18, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace faith, reflection, and national unity as Christians and Muslims commence the sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan, which this year remarkably begin on the same day. In a...

February 18, (THEWILL) — The proposed merger between Providus Bank and Unity Bank Plc has stalled after regulatory concerns emerged over insider-related loan exposures, shifting attention from strategic consolidation to governance and compliance. Sources indicate the Central Bank of Nigeria...

February 18, (THEWILL) — The chairman of Benue State ward and local Government Congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Alwalu Ishiyi, has appealed to members of the party in the state to maintain peace and orderliness in...

February 18, (THEWILL) — Residents of Company Zurak in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State have been thrown into mourning following a tragic incident at a mining site where dozens of miners were reportedly killed after exposure to...