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June 18 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed lower on Thursday as sustained sell pressure across key counters dragged market performance deeper into negative territory, wiping off approximately ₦2.18 trillion from investors’ wealth. Market capitalisation declined from ₦154.445 trillion...

June 18 (THEWILL) — Israeli authorities on Thursday issued demolition notices for nine Palestinian homes in the town of Ash-Shuyukh, northeast of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, intensifying tensions in the territory amid renewed concerns over settlement expansion,...

June 18 (THEWILL) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday described the newly signed peace agreement between the Islamic Republic and the United States as a “historic document,” declaring that the accord signals a new chapter in diplomacy...

June 18 (THEWILL) — Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest lender by assets, is intensifying its focus on Nigeria and four other strategic African markets as it seeks to tap into an estimated 250 billion rand ($15.4 billion) revenue opportunity...

June 18 (THEWILL) — Authorities in Edo and Kwara states on Thursday moved to calm widespread fears after separate false reports of kidnapping and bandit attacks sparked panic in school communities, forcing the evacuation of students and temporary disruption...

June 18 (THEWILL) — Nigeria has intensified diplomatic pressure on the Government of South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, while also vowing to evacuate all Nigerians who have indicated willingness to return home, as tensions escalate...

June 18 (THEWILL) — The newly inaugurated Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Professor Christopher Nyong Ekong, has unveiled an ambitious reform agenda to transform the institution into a technologically driven, secure and globally competitive university, with a...

June 18 (THEWILL) — The Ogun State Government has banned graduation ceremonies and end-of-session parties in all public and private schools across the state, directing immediate compliance by school administrators. The directive was conveyed in a circular signed by A.A....

June 18 (THEWILL) — The Lagos State Police Command has cracked a human trafficking ring allegedly targeting young women from Kaduna State for prostitution, following the arrest of a suspect accused of attempting to traffic three girls to Côte...

June 18 (THEWILL) — The United States and Iran have signed an interim peace agreement aimed at ending months of hostilities and setting out a detailed 14-point framework for a comprehensive settlement within 60 days. The agreement, which was digitally...