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February 17, (THEWILL) — The President of Women in Aviation International (WAI), Nigeria Chapter, Mrs Rejoice Ndudinachi, has reinforced the identity of the organisation as a movement rather than a mere association, declaring that its growth and impact across...

February 17, (THEWILL) — Governor Francis Nwifuru has reviewed security measures in Amasiri Autonomous Community, Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, extending the closure of schools despite relaxing the duration of the curfew imposed on the area. The decision...

February 17, (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 17, (THEWILL) — The Ogun State Government has announced the clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of retirees. The Economic Adviser and Commissioner for...

February 17, (THEWILL) — The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Mrs Eduma Essien, has called for a legal framework to regulate the practice of statistics in Nigeria, warning that the growing presence of unqualified practitioners is undermining the...

February 17, (THEWILL) — Foreign oil firms that have secured new petroleum licences in Nigeria have been given a 90-day deadline to establish local operating units, in a move aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight and boosting in-country value creation. The...

February 17, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has declared total war on drug traffickers, arresting multiple suspects and recovering significant quantities of suspected Indian hemp and other illicit substances in coordinated raids across the state. The sweeping...

February 17, (THEWILL) — Abuja witnessed high political tension on Tuesday, as divisions within the National Assembly came to the fore, with opposition lawmakers staging a walkout, while both chambers endorsed a hybrid system of electronic and manual transmission...

February 17, (THEWILL) — In a welcome development for Nigeria’s economy, inflation unexpectedly slowed in January, with prices rising 15.1% year-on-year. This represented a slight decline from 15.2% in December and was well below the 19.5% medium estimate. Lower food...

February 17, (THEWILL) — There was public outcry on Tuesday after the Nigeria Police Force dispersed demonstrators who gathered at the National Assembly complex in Abuja to protest proposed amendments to Nigeria’s electoral framework, using tear gas to break...