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CBN Deepens Monetary Tightening, Mops Up ₦15trn in January

February 04, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intensified its tight monetary stance in January 2026, withdrawing an estimated ₦15 trillion from the financial system in one of its most aggressive liquidity-sterilisation efforts in recent years, as...

Tinubu Affirms Reforms Are “Irreversible” As World Bank Signals Support

February 04, (THEWILL) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told a high-level World Bank delegation that Nigeria’s economic reforms are irreversible and necessary for long-term growth and stability, underscoring the government’s resolve to stay the course despite initial difficulties...

World Bank Chief Says Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Now Benchmark For Global Best Practice

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February 04, (THEWILL) — The World Bank has declared Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu as a global reference point for steady and credible leadership, citing the government’s resolve to stay the course despite initial challenges. The commendation...

Sen Dickson Gives Tribute On Life And Times Of Late Ally Ewhrudjakpo

February 03, (THEWILL) — Senator Dickson has poured encomiums, glowing tributes on the life and times of the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, whom he described as a man of uncommon conscience, principled and quintessential leader...

Son Of Late Libyan Leader Gaddafi Saif Al-Islam Dies At 53

February 03, (THEWILL) — Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, has died at the age of 53, his political team announced on Tuesday. The Head of the political team told Libyan News Agency that the young...

ICPC Operatives Arrest Former NIMASA Boss Bashir Jamoh

February 03, (THEWILL) — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reportedly arrested a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Bashir Jamoh. A family representative said Jamoh was intercepted by operatives...

$1bn Needed To Save Lives In World’s Deadliest Humanitarian Crises – WHO

February 03, (THEWILL) — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that nearly $1 billion is urgently needed to save lives in the world’s deadliest humanitarian crises. In 2025, WHO and its partners provided support to 30 million people...

Ex-AGF Malami, Son Arraigned On 5-Count Terrorism, Firearms Charges, Plead Not Guilty

February 03, (THEWILL) — Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, were on Tuesday, arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a five-count charge involving terrorism financing and illegal possession...

Capital Market Closes Higher As Gains, Losses Remain Closely Matched

February 03, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market closed on a positive note on Tuesday, as Market Capitalisation advanced from ₦106.162 to ₦106.494, while the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rose from 165,384.64 to 165,901.57. Market breadth reflected a tight trading...

Airtel Expands Network To Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure

February 03, (THEWILL) — Airtel Nigeria has unveiled plans to significantly enhance the country’s digital infrastructure, aiming to expand network capacity, support faster internet speeds, and improve connectivity across urban and rural areas. The initiative comes at a critical...