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Cybercrime Allegations: El-Rufai To Appear Before Abuja Court Feb 25

February 20, (THEWILL) — Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is set to face a Federal High Court in Abuja on February 25 over alleged cybercrime offences, as the Federal Government accuses him of unlawfully intercepting the telephone...

FG Commences Payment Of Outstanding 2024 Capital Projects, Sets March 31 Deadline

February 20, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has commenced payments for outstanding capital projects under the 2024 budget, signalling renewed commitment to timely project execution and fiscal accountability. Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to President...

Troops Arrest Boko Haram Drone Supplier, Neutralize Terrorist Commander in Adamawa and Borno

February 20, (THEWILL) — Troops of the Headquarters Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested a suspected drone supplier to Boko Haram and neutralized a terrorist commander during coordinated military operations across Adamawa and Borno states....

FMDQ Exchange Records N676.7tn Turnover in 2025

February 20, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s fixed income and currency market recorded a total turnover of N676.71 trillion on the FMDQ Exchange between January and December 2025, underscoring sustained activity across the country’s debt and foreign exchange segments. The turnover was...

Nigeria Joins Global Standard as FAAN, MTN Activate Free High-Speed Wi-Fi at Lagos, Abuja Airports

February 20, (THEWILL) —Nigeria has taken a major step toward meeting global aviation standards as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in partnership with MTN Nigeria, activated free, high-speed Wi-Fi services for passengers at the Murtala Muhammed International...

Customs Records N362.8bn Revenue Gain Through AEO Scheme

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February 20, (THEWILL) —The Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme has significantly strengthened Nigeria’s trade ecosystem, contributing an impressive N362.8 billion in additional Customs revenue. Launched by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the AEO programme is designed to enhance trade facilitation,...

Court Sentences Winners Chapel Pastor to Death for Murder of Landlord in Uyo

February 20, (THEWILL) — An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 29-year-old resident pastor of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, to death by hanging for the murder of his landlord, Gabriel...

Anti-Graft Agencies Tighten Noose as ICPC Raids El-Rufai’s Abuja Residence

February 20, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s anti-graft agencies on Thursday intensified their crackdown on alleged corruption as operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) conducted a search at the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State...

A’Ibom Affirms 18-Month Deadline for Ibom International Hospital

February 20, (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed that the Ibom International Hospital will be completed within its 18-month timeline. This follows an inspection of ongoing work at the project site by the Joint Ministerial Supervisory...

Central Bank of Nigeria Flags Stablecoins as Emerging Threat to FX Stability

February 20, (THEWILL) —The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has warned that the rapid growth of stablecoins and private digital payment platforms could heighten foreign exchange volatility and weaken monetary policy effectiveness in emerging economies. Cardoso...