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Naira Seen Poised for N1,445/$ as Expected Fed Rate Cuts Strengthen Emerging-Market Currencies

December 08, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Naira is tipped for a potential break toward N1,445 per dollar in the coming days as global markets position for an expected round of interest-rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve a move...

Niger CAN: We’ve Not Been Notified Of Students’ Release, But Remain Hopeful

December 08, (THEWILL) — The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, says it has not received any official communication confirming reports that 100 of the abducted Agwara school children have been released. Niger State CAN Chairman, Bishop...

NSA, US Congressional Delegation Hold Security Talks in Abuja as OBJ, Kukah Seek Creative Approach

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December 08, (THEWILL) — The diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States of America over the friction caused by the framing of Nigeria’s security challenges as a crusade against Christians received a big boost on Sunday when a US Congressional delegation visited Abuja. Confirming the...

APC Boils as Minister Battles Omisore, Over Osun Gov. Primary

December 08, (THEWILL) — The APC governorship primary scheduled for December 13, 2025 has begun with all guns blazing as the All Progressives Congress (APC) disqualifies its former National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore and six other aspirants from participating...

FCMB Reports Pre-Tax Profit of N134.5bn for 9m of 2025

-Concludes Public Offer Towards N500bn Recapitalisation Target December 08, (THEWILL) — FCMB Group has reported a profit before tax of N134.497 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2025. This constitutes a significant 46.2 percent increase from the N91.83...

UBA Group Dominates 2025 Banker Awards, Emerges Africa’s Bank of the Year, For Third Time in Five Years

Wins Best Bank in Nine out of 20 African Subsidiaries December 08, (THEWILL) — Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has once again, reaffirmed its leadership as one of the continent’s most innovative and resilient financial...

Nigeria Intervenes To Restore Democracy In Benin Republic After Dawn Coup Attempt

December 08, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their swift intervention in thwarting a coup attempt in neighbouring Benin Republic on Sunday, following an urgent request for military assistance from the Beninese...

VP Shettima Leads High-Level Delegation To Côte d’Ivoire Presidential Inauguration

December 07, (THEWILL) — Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of President Alassane Ouattara on Monday, December 8, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony, holding at the...

NDLEA Seizes 7.6m Tramadol Pills, 76,273kg Cannabis in Nationwide Raids, Dismantles Major Trafficking Networks

December 07, (THEWILL) — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized more than 7.6 million tramadol pills and 76,273.4 kilograms of cannabis in a series of coordinated, intelligence-led operations across multiple states. A statement issued on Sunday by...

Umahi Orders 24-Hour Construction On Coastal Highway, Pushes Acceleration on Akwa Ibom Axis

December 07, (THEWILL) — Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has ordered a 24-hour construction regime on the Akwa Ibom section of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, describing the project as “a non-negotiable catalyst for Nigeria’s industrial revolution.” Umahi, who inspected...