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July 01, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 Microfinance Banks (MFBs) across the country, citing their failure to meet key regulatory requirements for continued operation. The apex bank announced that the...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the payment of weigh-in allowance to journalists in the state's employment who were previously excluded from the scheme, reaffirming his administration's commitment to the welfare of...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s equities market recorded its steepest monthly value loss on record in June 2026, with investors losing ₦13.29 trillion as widespread profit-taking, dividend adjustments and portfolio rebalancing triggered a broad-based selloff across the Nigerian Exchange...

July 1 (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, granted former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, leave to present fresh evidence of her recent acquittal by a United Kingdom court in her ongoing legal battle...

July 1 (THEWILL) — The fate of the timetable for Nigeria's 2027 general elections now rests with the Court of Appeal after the Abuja Division of the appellate court, on Wednesday, reserved judgement in two appeals filed by the...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Nigeria has foiled a major transnational drug smuggling operation after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) took custody of 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a high-grade strain of cannabis, intercepted at the Apapa Port...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested on Wednesday by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, as he prepare to board a private...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Iran has issued a stark warning that any attempt to target its leadership or citizens would be met with an "immediate and powerful response", heightening tensions with Israel and casting fresh uncertainty over fragile diplomatic...

July 1 (THEWILL) — The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) says businesses supported through its flagship entrepreneurship programme have generated more than $4.2 billion in revenue, underscoring the growing contribution of African entrepreneurs to economic growth and job creation across...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Former Senator representing Akwa Ibom North Central Senatorial District, Effiong Bob, has defended his petition against legal practitioner and social media commentator, Barr. Ewa Okpo, popularly known on Facebook as "Street Lawyer", insisting that the...