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Tinubu, Erdogan Strengthen Ties, Set $5bn Trade Target

January 28, (THEWILL) — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye has announced that his country is targeting a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, as both nations moved to deepen bilateral relations during President Bola...

FG Moves To Redraw Oil Field Boundaries As 13% Derivation Disputes Drag On

January 28, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government, through the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has commenced the plotting of geographic coordinates for newly drilled and long-disputed oil and gas fields along state boundaries — a move...

Strong Demand Drives Full Subscription Of FG’s N501bn Power Sector Bond

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January 28, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government’s N501 billion power sector bond has recorded full subscription, reflecting strong investor confidence in the ongoing reforms within Nigeria’s electricity industry and the government’s commitment to settling legacy power sector obligations. The...

UBA Rolls Out Instant Digital Account Opening To Boost Financial Inclusion, Customer Growth

January 27, (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa (UBA) has expanded its digital banking services with the launch of a new instant account opening platform, allowing customers to open bank accounts within minutes using mobile devices. The initiative is...

Aircraft Fleet Renewal: Keyamo Engages Global Lessors, Financiers To Boost Domestic Operations

January 27, (THEWILL) — The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has led a high-powered Nigerian delegation to the prestigious Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global Conference in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, positioning Nigeria at the...

Wike Vows Decisive Action as Court Halts FCTA Strike

January 27, (THEWILL) — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) that any further disruption of government activities will be met with "the big stick." The...

Partial Grid Disturbance Resolved, Power Restored Nationwide — NISO

January 27, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced the full restoration of the national grid following a "voltage disturbance" that caused widespread power outages earlier on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. According to a statement from NISO,...

Rivers Moves to Strengthen Schools with 5,000 New Teachers, Staff

January 27, (THEWILL) — The Rivers State Government has approved the recruitment of 5,000 indigenes into the state civil service as part of a major push to revitalize public education and improve service delivery. The decision was reached during...

NDLEA Launches Crop Substitution to Replace Cannabis Farming

January 27, (THEWILL) — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has signaled a major shift in its strategy to combat illicit drug production, moving from purely punitive enforcement to a community-focused empowerment model. On Tuesday, January 27, 2026,...

Tinubu Continues Turkey Visit After Slip At Welcome Ceremony

January 27, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has commenced high-level diplomatic engagements in Ankara, Turkey, following his arrival on Monday night for a multi-day state visit. The Nigerian leader was formally received by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on...