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New Tax Law: Traders, Business Owners Now Prefer Cash to Bank Transfers– Study

January 19, (THEWILL) — Some traders, business owners now prefer cash payment from customers for goods and services rendered. This followed implementation of the new tax law, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) study reveals. Some of the traders...

SERAP Sues Governors, Wike ‘Over Failure to Account for Security Votes Spending’

January 19, (THEWILL) — Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike “over their failure to account for the spending of...

Lagos Gold Refinery Not FG Project — Solid Minerals Ministry Tells Northern Elders

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January 19, (THEWILL) — The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has clarified that the Lagos gold refinery is not a Federal Government project, dismissing claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that its location violates the federal...

Akwa Ibom Police Warn Against Nude Protests and Lawless Demonstrations Over Court Case

January 19, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups threatening protests over the arrest and prosecution of Princess God’sown Udoito, declaring that the matter is already before a...

Meta, X Cleared as FG Amends Cyberbullying Charges Against Sowore

January 19, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has removed Meta Platforms Inc. and Elon Musk’s X Inc. from the amended cyberbullying charges filed against activist and SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore. The decision was announced on Monday, January 19,...

Tinubu Orders Probe into Killing Of Kano Woman, Six Children

January 19, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full investigation into the gruesome killing of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children in Kano State, describing the incident as barbaric and unacceptable. Fatima Abubakar, 35, and...

ATM Transactions Hit ₦36.34trn in Six Months Despite New Withdrawal Fees

January 19, (THEWILL) — Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions in Nigeria rose to ₦36.34 trillion in the first six months of the year, underscoring sustained reliance on cash withdrawals despite the introduction of additional ATM fees. Data from the...

Tax Incentive Reforms Trigger Corporate Restructuring Across Sectors

January 19, (THEWILL) — Recent adjustments to Nigeria’s tax incentive framework are driving a wave of corporate restructuring as companies reposition to optimise costs, compliance, and long-term growth, according to market watchers. Businesses across manufacturing, energy, technology, and financial...

UK Property Dispute: FG Files Three-Count Charge Against Ozekhome

January 18, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has filed a three-count criminal charge against Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, over alleged forgery and the use of false documents related to a disputed property in the United Kingdom. Ozekhome...

Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Murder of Kano Housewife and Six Children

January 18, (THEWILL) — The Kano State Police Command has arrested three principal suspects allegedly responsible for the gruesome murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano. The arrest followed an intelligence-led sting operation...