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NASS Begins Rollout Of New Tax Laws, Releases Certified Copies To Boost Transparency

January 02, (THEWILL) — The implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws commenced on New Year's Day, as the National Assembly intensified efforts to enhance transparency and public confidence in the legislative process. In response to growing public interest and...

New Year Homily: Akpabio Directs Withdrawal Of Defamation Suits Against Natasha, Others

January 02, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has ordered the withdrawal of all pending defamation suits he instituted against several individuals, including Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing a personal decision inspired by a New Year...

Tax Reforms Trigger Freight Rate Increase Plans By Shipping Lines

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January 02, (THEWILL) — Proposed tax reforms have triggered growing tension between government authorities, shipping companies, and businesses, as major shipping lines signal plans to raise freight charges in response to higher operating costs. Industry players argue that the new...

Kano Govt To Spend ₦6.9bn On Development Projects, Programmes

January 02, (THEWILL) — Kano State Government says it will spend over ₦6.9 billion on the execution of key projects in various sectors and implementation of programmes to improve the welfare of the people of the state. The state Commissioner...

New Year Tragedy: Eight Dead, 11 Injured In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash

January 01, (THEWILL) — A tragic New Year’s Day auto crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed the lives of eight people, including two toddlers. The accident occurred on Thursday, January 1, 2026, near the Nasfat turning point in...

Anthony Joshua Discharged From Hospital After Fatal Road Accident

January 01, (THEWILL) — The Lagos and Ogun State governments have announced the discharge of boxing champion Anthony Joshua from the hospital following a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of two of his close associates on Monday,...

Ogun First Lady Welcomes First Baby of Year 2026

January 01, (THEWILL) — The wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, ushered in the New Year with the traditional celebration of the first baby born in 2026. The First Lady visited the Batoro Community Health Centre...

2026: Abiodun Reaffirms Inclusive Growth Agenda, Grants Clemency to 71 Inmates

January 01, (THEWILL) — Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has commended residents for their unwavering support, reaffirming that his administration's focus for 2026 remains the construction of a prosperous, inclusive, and economically diversified state. In his New Year...

Plateau Gov Mutfwang Resigns From PDP, Set To Formally Realign With APC

January 01, (THEWILL) — Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has announced his immediate resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), thanking the party for providing him the platform to serve in Nigeria’s democratic process. The resignation was conveyed in a...

Akwa Ibom: New Year Baby Receives Gifts As First Lady’s Office Visits Eket Hospital

January 01, (THEWILL) — The Office of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State has commenced activities for the New Year with a goodwill visit to the first baby born in the state in 2026 at Immanuel General Hospital,...