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June 29 (THEWILL) — Meta-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp, has announced a major privacy update that will allow users to connect with others without sharing their phone numbers, unveiling a new username feature designed to enhance security and protect personal...

June 29 (THEWILL) — A soldier and a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were killed while troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued 10 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers abducted during Monday's attack by suspected...

June 29 (THEWILL) — Relief came to families in Lassa community, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday after security operatives rescued seven students who were abducted by suspected terrorists during an attack on Lassa Day Secondary...

June 29 (THEWILL) — British American Tobacco (BAT) is set to eliminate about 9,000 jobs globally as part of a sweeping restructuring programme aimed at reducing costs, simplifying operations and accelerating its transition to smoke-free products. According to a Bloomberg...

June 29 (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu on Monday reconvened the Federal Executive Council (FEC) after a break of more than two months, presiding over a meeting at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, where he swore...

June 29 (THEWILL) — The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has unveiled a N500 million zero-interest revolving fund aimed at expanding access to affordable financing for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Director-General of the agency,...

June 29 (THEWILL) — The average cost of maintaining a healthy diet in Nigeria rose to N1,589 per adult per day in April 2026, reflecting continued increases in food prices across most food groups, according to the latest Cost...

June 29 (THEWILL) — Operatives of the Akwa Ibom Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally fabricated firearm during a coordinated operation in Uyo. The suspect, identified as Edidiong Udoeyen, was apprehended on Saturday night...

June 29 (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Navy has intercepted approximately 22,870 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, in Rivers State, intensifying its sustained crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining activities...

June 29 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government will officially launch the Digital National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS) on July 1 as part of efforts to strengthen data-driven planning and governance in Nigeria's education sector. The National Project Coordinator of...