Supporting women-led businesses could be the fastest way to boost Nigeria’s economy, former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun said on Thursday. Speaking at an International Women’s Day event organised by the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), She said female entrepreneurs represent a powerful but underutilised economic force, particularly within micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Adeosun […]

The Nigerian stock market, on Thursday, reversed the negative direction witnessed in the previous two trading sessions, with a growth of N649 billion. The All Share Index (ASI) gained 1,010.22 points, representing a growth of 0.52 per cent to close at 196,908.76 points. Also, market capitalisation gained N649 trillion to close at N126.399 trillion. The […]

The Media Office of to Senator Sunday Karimi, Representing Kogi West Senatorial Zone and Chairman, Senate  Committee on Services has issued a formal rejoinder regarding a publication dated March 10, 2026, and titled “The Fallacy of Sabotage: Setting the Record Straight on Kogi West 2027”. A statement issued by Busayo Tosin,Media Officer to Senator Sunday […]

The youth ;eader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Hon. Innocent Ajaelu, has called on the federal government not to allow politicians to hijack the yet-to-be-created state police. Ajaelu, who made the call while speaking with LEADERSHIP in Port Harcourt yesterday, said that if politicians are allowed to hijack the […]

Ahead of the January 16, 2027 general election, the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has declared that President Bola Tinubu deserves a second term in office to consolidate on his achievements. The President of RTEAN, Dr. Musa Muhammadu-Maitakobi, stated this while addressing journalists during a working visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

Oil prices held gains above $100 Friday and most equity markets dropped after Iran's leader called for the blocking of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and the opening up of new fronts in the war against the United States and Israel. The post Oil holds above $100, stocks fall as Khamenei targets Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

A foremost parliamentary group in Nigeria, the Parliamentary Advocacy Network (PAN), has lauded the landmark verdict of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) over the allegation of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Nigeria Law School overlap involving the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. The LPDC on Wednesday […]

Tunji Olowolafe Foundation has launched the Gbemisola Olowolafe Miva Scholarship, a ₦1 billion initiative that will fund the university education of 1,000 students.

A stormy session in the Senate on Thursday saw Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin challenging the legality of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe’s (Abia South) defection from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The issue was raised by Barau, who cited Sections 65 and 68 of […]

The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of trivialising governance and raising questions about his commitment to democratic principles. The criticism followed the President’s remark during an Iftar (breaking of fast) meeting with the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), where he dismissed opposition concerns over the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment, telling […]

Does Lee Majors have any biological children? Discover how many kids he has and how he has balanced fatherhood with family life and his Hollywood career.

Persons with disabilities in Bayelsa State have called for greater inclusion, opportunities and support, especially for women, as stakeholders gathered in Yenagoa to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. The event held yesterday at Dormaris Hotel in Yenagoa was organised by the Do Foundation in collaboration with partners including the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring […]

Lagos and Abuja face soaring petrol prices, leading to increased transport fares and living costs. Despite Dangote Refinery's price cut, consumers feel the strain.

March 13, (THEWILL) — Gender Rights Advocacy group, Do Foundation, and others celebrated the International Women’s Day 2026, “Women living with disabilities in Bayelsa State”, calling on the state and federal lawmakers to quickly pass and sign the Bayelsa State Persons with Disabilities Bill into law. The organisers of the event, the Joint National Association […] The post Advocacy Groups, PWD, Others Celebrate International Women’s Day In Bayelsa appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

March 13, (THEWILL) — A former Minister of Lands and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, has cautioned against the growing push to project inexperienced politicians for the Senate, warning that effective representation in the upper legislative chamber requires experience, legislative knowledge and ranking. Essien, a former two-term member of the House of Representatives (1999–2007), gave […] The post 2027: Don’t Send Inexperienced Politicians To Senate – Nduese Essien Warns appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

March 13, (THEWILL) — Over 500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ofoni, the hometown of the former Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Thursday, dumped their party for the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on behalf of the defectors in Yenagoa, Dr Christopher Ewhrudjakpo, said as a […] The post Over 500 PDP Members Defect To APC In Bayelsa appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Residents of Okpolo-Enhwe community, Isoko South local government area, Delta State, have fled their homes out of fear that killer herders might launch another attack on them. As of Wednesday, three persons were confirmed dead and others were injured as suspected herdsmen invaded the community. Local sources revealed that the victims who went to the […]

World’s largest shipping line,  Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has signed a 45-year sub-concession agreement with Nigerdock to develop, operate, and maintain an exclusive container terminal spanning 30 hectares within Snake The post Shipping company signs 45 year concession agreement with Nigerdock appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Reacting to the loss, Mark Igoche, promoter of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, urged the Nigerian team not to lose confidence despite the setback The post Igoche rallies D’Tigress after setback against South Korea appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Haldane McCall Plc has reported a profit after tax of N642.5 million for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, reaffirming the resilience of its earnings profile while positioning the The post Haldane McCall nets N642m profit amid expansion plan appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Ahead of the protest planned for tomorrow against the perennial blackout in most parts of Anambra State for several months, the company in charge of electricity supply in the state, FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company (FirstPower) has absolved itself from the sad situation. The company’s head of Communication, Mr. Izunna Okafor, attributed the blackout to “serious […]

Fresh capital commitments from international investors and development financiers are signaling renewed momentum for climate and energy investment across Africa, even as the continent continues to receive a disproportionately small The post African startups to receive 1billion Euro appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The National Single Window (NSW) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service, has intensified nationwide stakeholder engagement through a series of sensitization sessions across Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Kano The post NSW sensitisation deepens stakeholders’ confidence appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Federal Government has taken steps to increase the production of fuel-grade ethanol in Nigeria as part of efforts to reduce the country’s dependence on imported energy products and ease The post Govt targets lower fuel imports with Bio-Ethanol project appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Founding national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has urged the federal government and the relevant agencies in collaboration with civil society and pro-democracy organisations to ensure stronger citizen participation in the 2027 elections. Okorie, the convener and national chairman of Igbo Agenda Dialogue (IAD), a pan-Igbo non-partisan socio-political and […]

The Chief Executive Officer of Falcon Corporation Limited, Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, has called on Nigeria’s energy industry to deepen its commitment to appointing women to top leadership positions, particularly across the The post Falcon boss canvass leadership role for women in energy firms appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A member of the House of Representatives representing Ovia Federal Constituency, Omosede Igbinedion, has urged the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to prioritise the development of a rail corridor linking Benin City and Lagos under the country’s national transport masterplan. Igbinedion said the proposed Lagos–Benin railway line would significantly boost […]

No fewer than 1,000 livestock farmers in Ondo State have been trained on modern farming techniques and record keeping to enhance productivity and resilience in the sector. The Ondo State The post Ondo trains over 1, 000 livestock farmers in modern techniques appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

PalmPay Nigeria has expressed commitment to increasing women’s participation in the financial technology sector through its Purple Woman program, as the company hosted the third edition of its Purple Woman…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Nigerian youths through inclusive employment policies and skills development programmes aimed at expanding opportunities across key sectors of the economy. Minister The post Fed Govt reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The national chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Phase 2, Ibena Rufus Salvation, has called for the renewal of the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services, citing its role in improving security and boosting oil production in the Niger Delta. Ibena made the call while speaking with journalists in Yenagoa yesterday, noting […]

Sixty-eight per cent of the installed capacity of the power plants connected to the national grid was available for dispatch in February 2026, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission The post ‘68% of power plants idle in Feb.’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The recent decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reduce the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points is a positive signal for Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, Managing Director The post ‘Interest rate cut is relief for manufacturers’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Manchester United player, Paul Parker, has urged his old club to offload Harry Maguire and Mason Mount this upcoming summer transfer window. Parker insisted that Maguire’s time at Old Trafford has reached its conclusion, recommending that the Red Devils prioritize selling Mount as well. “I believe Maguire has had his time, and he has […] EPL: Paul Parker names two players Man Utd should offload this summer

Twenty insurance companies have stepped forward for capital verification as the industry enters a critical phase of the recapitalisation exercise mandated under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. The post 20 insurers set for NAICOM’srecapitalisation verification appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Ndigbo community across the local government areas of Osun State has declared its support for the second-term bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the 2026 governorship election, citing his administration’s developmental strides across the state. The endorsement was made during a courtesy visit by leaders of the Igbo community in Osun to the […]