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June 17, (THEWILL) — Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has secured shareholder approval to raise $400 million in fresh capital as it seeks to strengthen its capital base and expand its operations across Nigeria’s financial services sector. The approval was...

June 17, (THEWILL) — A delegation from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has visited the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on a knowledge-sharing and local content benchmarking study, with a view to deepening their understanding of...

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Katsina State Government has intensified its crackdown on banditry and kidnapping with the introduction of stringent new security measures, including a statewide ban on the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of petroleum products in...

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced plans to reopen negotiations with the Federal Government on a new national minimum wage, arguing that the current wage structure can no longer...

June 17, (THEWILL) — Petrol prices could decline to about ₦1,200 per litre in the coming days following a fresh reduction in ex-depot prices by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, marketers have said. The refinery, on Monday, slashed its petrol gantry...

June 17, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has appointed seasoned diplomat and development expert, Peter Vowles, as its next High Commissioner to Nigeria, signalling London's commitment to deepening strategic ties with Africa's largest economy amid growing cooperation in trade,...

June 17, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has announced a major expansion of its regional operations with the launch of new scheduled flight services connecting Lagos to four additional African cities — Douala in Cameroon, Libreville in...

June 17, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there are no plans to introduce new taxes on petroleum products or telecommunications services, dismissing widespread reports suggesting fresh tax measures are being considered as inaccurate and misleading. In...

June 17, (THEWILL) — Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has clarified his earlier remarks on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, denying reports that he accused the members of the Senate of forging...

June 17, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has announced a major expansion of its domestic flight operations with increased frequencies and expanded seat capacity across key routes nationwide, in a move aimed at meeting rising passenger demand...