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June 9 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s expenditure on petrol imports fell sharply to N87.40 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down from N2.27 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, according to data from the National Bureau of...

June 9 (THEWILL) — MTN Nigeria has defended the recent increase in telecom tariffs, saying the adjustment was critical to the survival of both the company and the wider telecommunications industry, while unveiling plans to invest more than N1tn...

June 9 (THEWILL) — A United States Apache attack helicopter has crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with both pilots escaping unhurt, according to US President Donald Trump, who confirmed the incident amid escalating military tensions across the Gulf...

June 8 (THEWILL) — Armed bandits have abducted 39 elders from Magamin Diddi village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State during a reconciliation mission to foster peace and improve relations between the community and a criminal group...

June 8 (THEWILL) — A principal among the pupils and teachers abducted during attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State has dismissed reports alleging that the kidnappers are demanding ₦1 billion ransom, weapons,...

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has approved payments to more than 1,240 local contractors in a move expected to provide immediate financial relief to businesses across the country and strengthen confidence in government obligations. The approval, granted through...

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Nsibiet John, has urged members of the Energy and Maritime Reporters Association (EMRA), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, to uphold professionalism and...

June 8 (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has declared the fight against terrorism and insecurity a national duty, calling on Nigerians to actively support security agencies with credible and timely intelligence, while urging citizens to remain vigilant and speak...

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Akwa Ibom State Government has defended its fiscal management record, insisting that all expenditures under Governor Umo Eno's administration are guided by approved budgetary provisions and subject to legislative oversight, amid growing public scrutiny...

June 8 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) reversed part of last week’s losses on Monday, as gains in selected stocks lifted market capitalisation by ₦515 billion, despite a closely contested market breadth. Market capitalisation rose from ₦155.593 trillion to...