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May 06, (THEWILL) — Dangote Refinery has increased its depot price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦1,350 per litre, marking a ₦75 rise from the previous ₦1,275 per litre. A check by THEWILL on Petroleumprice.ng on Wednesday, confirmed the...

May 06, (THEWILL) — A deadly Boko Haram attack on a Chadian military base on the shores of Lake Chad has left 23 soldiers dead, even as the Chadian Armed Forces successfully repelled the assault and inflicted heavy losses...

May 06, (THEWILL) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced its presidential nomination form fee to ₦90 million and unveiled a comprehensive timetable for its 2026 primary elections, in a move to broaden participation and strengthen internal democracy...

May 06, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted cocaine valued at ₦2.35 billion from a 71-year-old suspect along a major smuggling corridor linking Nigeria to neighbouring West African countries. The seizure was announced on Tuesday in Lagos...

May 06, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s currency, the naira, strengthened to ₦1,362 per dollar on Tuesday, extending its recent appreciation against the United States dollar and signaling improved stability in the foreign exchange market. Figures released by the Central Bank of...

May 06, (THEWILL) — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to due process, filing a counter-affidavit opposing a fresh bail application by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in an ongoing...

May 05, (THEWILL) — A spirited debate in the Senate on Tuesday gave way to significant institutional reforms, as lawmakers adopted stricter eligibility criteria for leadership positions and approved an expanded legislative calendar aimed at boosting productivity. The session saw...

May 05, (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa (UBA), Redtech, and MoMo PSB have launched a payment interoperability partnership that expands cardless payment access for consumers and merchants across Nigeria. Redtech is backed by Heirs Holdings; MoMo PSB is...

May 05, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in Hunan Province, China, joining global voices in mourning the victims of the industrial disaster that claimed dozens...

May 05, (THEWILL) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. This was disclosed in a statement by Bayo...