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Dauda, Matawalle Resume Cold War

January 12, (THEWILL) — The Northern Elders Progressive Development Group, NEPDG, has reacted to an allegation by the Zamfara State Government claiming that Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, had engaged in open intimidation of opposition...

UBA Set for Post-recapitalization Exploits

January 12, (THEWILL) — Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has successfully exceeded the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) minimum capital requirement of N500 billion, thereby positioning itself favorably for growth and expansion in the post-recapitalisation phase....

Self Reliance: Kano State Govt Targets 50,000 Youths

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January 12, (THEWILL) — Kano State Government says it is targeting 50,000 youths for training in various vocational skills to promote self-reliance among them. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this at the graduation of 2,260 youths trained in various...

Renewed Hope For Universities As FG, ASUU Formalise Landmark Agreement

January 12, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to formally unveil a signed landmark agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s university system, raising fresh hopes for sustained industrial peace and improved...

No Excuse For Lawlessness – Okpebholo Assures Ekpoma Of Safety After Palace Invasion

January 12, (THEWILL) — Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, His Royal Highness, Zaiki Anthony Ehizojie Abumere II, following a protest over insecurity that degenerated into violence, blockage...

Nigeria’s Debt Service Bill To Exceed ₦91trn By 2028

January 12, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s debt servicing obligations are projected to exceed ₦91 trillion by 2028, underscoring the growing fiscal pressure facing the federal government under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Data from budget documents and fiscal projections show that...

NDIC To Pay ₦24.3bn Second Liquidation Dividend To Heritage Bank Depositors Above ₦5m

January 12, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has approved a second liquidation dividend of ₦24.3 billion for depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank Plc, whose balances exceeded the ₦5 million insured limit. The payout follows the revocation...

Relief For Patients As Resident Doctors Halt Planned Strike

January 12, (THEWILL) — There was relief for patients across the country on Sunday, as the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspended its planned nationwide strike scheduled to commence on January 12, following fresh commitments from the Federal...

Tinubu Arrives Abu Dhabi For 2026 Sustainability Week After 14-Day Engagement In Europe

January 12, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), ahead of his participation in the 2026 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), a major global forum on sustainable development,...

PRESS RELEASE: Camouflage Co-Editors Condole With Adichie, Call For Justice

January 11, (THEWILL) — Abuja, Nigeria – January 11, 2026 – Nduka Otiono and Odoh Diego Okenyodo, co-editors of the anthology Camouflage: Best of Contemporary Writing from Nigeria (which features award-winning author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s short story, "Half of...