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Wema Bank Hits Trillion-naira Market Cap for First Time Since Listing

February 08, (THEWILL) — Wema Bank Plc has joined the N1 trillion market capitalisation league on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), following Ecobank, Fidelity, and Stanbic IBTC, which had previously reached the milestone. The addition of Wema Bank to the fold...

No Region Barred – NIS Clarifies Passport Reforms, Assures Equitable Service Nationwide

February 07, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed reports suggesting that a particular region of the country has been barred from passport issuance as false and misleading. The Service assured Nigerians on Saturday, February 7, 2026, that...

Motorcyclist Disappearance: Police Uncover Shallow Grave as Murder Probe Breaks in Akwa Ibom

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February 07, (THEWILL) — Nearly three months after a commercial motorcyclist vanished without a trace, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has broken the silence surrounding the case, uncovering a shallow grave and arresting a suspect in what has...

APC Replaces Uzodimma With Masari As National Convention Committee Chairman

February 07, (THEWILL) — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has replaced Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma, as Chairman of the party’s National Convention Central Coordination Committee. In a fresh reconstitution approved...

INEC Denies Recognizing Wike-Backed PDP Faction, Says Presence at Forum Is Not Official Validation

February 07, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that it has not endorsed or recognized the Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The commission emphasized that the attendance of specific individuals at its...

Healthcare Services Resume As JOHESU Ends 84-Day Strike

February 06, (THEWILL) — Healthcare services across Nigeria are set to resume fully following the suspension of the 84-day nationwide strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) after reaching agreements with the Federal Government. JOHESU announced the decision in...

Versat Automobile Unveils C&C U400 Heavy-Duty Trucks In Lagos

February 06, (THEWILL) — Versat Automobile Limited, on Friday, officially unveiled the C&C U400 Heavy-Duty Trucks to the Nigerian market, marking its formal entry into the commercial truck segment. The unveiling ceremony, held at the company’s Victoria Island office...

Equities Surge Further As Bulls Dominate Friday’s Trading Session

February 06, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish momentum on Friday, recording another strong performance driven by widespread buying interest across several stocks. Market capitalisation rose from ₦109.129 trillion at the opening of the session...

2027: Security Chiefs Move Against Vote-Buying As NSA, Police Assure Violence-Free Polls

February 06, (THEWILL) — Ahead of the 2027 general elections and other upcoming polls, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) have vowed to crack down on vote-buying and political thuggery,...

Nigeria’s First Frontier: Unlocking Sustainable Investment — WIEG

February 06, (THEWILL) — The World International Economic Group (WIEG) has outlined plans to reposition Nigeria as a frontier for sustainable, impact-driven investment as it prepares for the WIEG Investment Summit, scheduled for February 25 and 26, 2026. As part...