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Former Nigeria’s Oil Minister Diezani Arrives Court As Bribery Trial Opens In London

January 26, (THEWILL) — Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Monday, appeared before a Southwark Crown Court in London, as her long-awaited corruption trial formally commenced, nearly a decade after investigations into alleged bribery during her...

Sit-At-Home: Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market For One Week, Warns Of Tougher Sanctions

January 26, (THEWILL) — Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, on Monday, ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders failed to comply with the state government’s directive to disregard the Monday sit-at-home order. The governor...

Pension Fund Contributions Climb To N1.318trn On Strong Private Sector Support

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January 26, (THEWILL) — Pension contributions in Nigeria rose to N1.318 trillion, driven largely by strong participation from the private sector, according to latest industry data. The increase reflects growing compliance with the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and...

Awodi-07: NNPC, Chevron Records Fresh Oil Exploration Success In Niger Delta

January 26, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), have recorded a major exploration breakthrough with the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore...

Gloves Off: Wike’s Ally Replies Presidency Over “Adequately Compensated” Claim, APC Adopts Fubara as Rivers Leader

January 26, (THEWILL) — The Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Capital Market and other Institutions, Hon. Solomon Bob, on Sunday tackled the Presidency over the recent comments by a presidential spokesperson, Daniel Bwala that the Minister of the...

Emirates, Air Peace Activate Bilateral Interline Deal To Boost Global Connectivity

January 26, (THEWILL) — Building on their existing partnership, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the UAE, and London. The...

Wike’s Troubles Worsen As FCT NUT Joins Indefinite Strike, Orders Total Shutdown Of Government Schools In Abuja

January 26, (THEWILL) — The crisis rocking the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration deepened on Monday, as the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, joined the ongoing indefinite strike, ordering a total shutdown of all public primary...

Mounting Tension Over Shettima as VP in 2027

January 26, (THEWILL) — Vice President Kashim Shetiima is in hot political news again, regarding his political future on the platform of the governing All Progressives Congress, APC. Backgrounded by the US religious framing of heightened attacks by terrorists...

DBN To Step Up Support as New Tax Regime Reshapes MSME Landscape

January 26, (THEWILL) — The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) is anticipated to enhance its support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as the implications of the new tax laws will inevitably transform the operational framework of this...

Dangote Cement Expands Workforce, Employs 200 New Staff

January 26, (THEWILL) — Dangote Cement Plc has confirmed the employment of 200 graduates following the completion of its Graduate Trainee Programme, marking a key step in the company’s talent development strategy. The recruits, who completed the structured training programme,...