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November 27, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the military coup that toppled the democratically elected government of Guinea-Bissau, describing it as a serious threat to regional stability and democratic governance in West Africa. Military officers...

November 27, (THEWILL) — Former Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), requesting a fresh and mutually agreed date to honour its invitation over an alleged $14.8 million...

November 27, (THEWILL) — Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has dismissed a viral social media post suggesting that Zamfara’s security initiative would fail without his involvement. Speaking through his Media Assistant, Ahmed Dan-Wudil, Matawalle described the claim as...

November 27, (THEWILL) — Nigeria has lost one of its most revered Islamic scholars, Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi. He was 98. Malam...

November 27, (THEWILL) — Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the immediate removal of Mr. Tony Ikpasaja as Managing Director of the Edo Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS). A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa...

November 27, (THEWILL) — As Air Peace marks over 20 months on the London route, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging international aeropolitics to ensure indigenous airlines sustain their gains while expanding routes and delivering world-class...

November 27, (THEWILL) — The diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia in Nigeria have launched a coordinated international campaign to combat the growing threat of visa fraud and protect applicants from exploitation. Tagged #FightingVisaFraud, the initiative was...

November 27, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has introduced a shorter settlement cycle for equity trades, a move that will allow investors to gain access to their funds and shares more quickly. Under the new system, transactions will now...

November 27, (THEWILL) — Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has announced plans to raise N5 billion via a Rights Issue as part of its broader capitalisation and expansion strategy, following approval from its Board of Directors. The offer, awaiting final clearance...

November 27, (THEWILL) — The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (Nihotour) has announced that its highly anticipated Gastronomy Oriki Royal Festival, earlier scheduled for December 6, will be shifted to a new date, following consultations with key...