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July 19, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria's decision to revoke the licences of 46 microfinance banks represents more than another round of regulatory enforcement. It signals a structural shift within Nigeria's financial system, where smaller community lenders...

Two U.S. service members were killed in action, and another remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeted American military positions in Jordan during a coordinated assault on Friday. Four additional American troops were evacuated to...

The Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the ongoing investigation and prosecution of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is politically motivated. The party alleged that the...

Court permanently forfeits 52 luxury homes: The Federal High Court in Lagos ordered the final forfeiture of 52 terrace and maisonette units in Lekki after holding that the EFCC established reasonable grounds to suspect the properties were proceeds...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Tinubu administration over reports of more than ₦210 billion in alleged duplicated allocations in the 2026 federal budget. He argued that the reported irregularities undermine the credibility of the government's economic reforms...

FCT Minister vows to resign within 48 hours if anyone disproves his claims on road projects in Abuja's satellite towns. Wike says the FCTA has awarded 317km of roads, completed 221km, with 96km still under construction since Tinubu...

Federal High Court dismisses suit seeking INEC's recognition of the Kabir Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee of the PDP, describing the action as lacking merit. Justice Salim Ibrahim upholds the Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu-led National...

NGX added ₦849 billion as sustained buying in banking and insurance stocks pushed the benchmark index higher, reversing the previous session’s losses and lifting investor wealth. First Holdco surged another 9.97 percent to top the gainers’ chart, while...

Supreme Court unanimously restores Federal High Court judgment, permanently forfeiting seven landed properties, $2.045 million, and share certificates linked to former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele to the Federal Government. Apex court overturns Court of Appeal ruling, holding that...

The Federal Government filed a 10-count charge against three suspected Ansaru-linked operatives, accusing them of conspiring to kidnap 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State Prosecutors alleged the suspects concealed intelligence about...