ART has often taken inspiration from other fields, showing ideas that science can measure but not always show. Babatunde Atolagbe’s recent photos sit at this crossroads, using portrait techniques The post What the portrait doesn’t say… appeared first on Tribune Online.

France forward Kylian Mbappé has become the highest goalscorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup after taking his tally to 22 goals. The record-breaking feat saw Mbappé become the leading scorer in the men’s World Cup, surpassing the previous all-time mark. The French captain also extended his lead in the race for the […]

July 19, (THEWILL) — The sharp rise in residential rents across Nigeria’s major cities has exposed a widening disconnect between workers’ earnings and the cost of shelter, with new data showing that even employees earning the higher N85,000 minimum wage in Lagos and Rivers states are effectively priced out of the formal housing market. Fresh […] The post Work All Year, Still Homeless: Lagos, Port Harcourt Rents Expose Nigeria’s Wage Crisis appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

England claimed the bronze medal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after surviving a dramatic French comeback to record a pulsating 6-4 victory in an unforgettable third-place play-off, with Bukayo Saka producing a magnificent hat-trick. The Three Lions appeared to have the contest wrapped up by half-time after racing into a stunning four-goal lead, only […]

The key to La Roja’s success at the World Championship 2026 is its impeccable organization. Every player executes the coach’s instructions flawlessly, prioritizing team cohesion over individual brilliance.

Three siblings travelling from Abuja to Benue State with the remains of their late mother have reportedly been abducted by suspected gunmen along the Ogobia–Otukpo Road in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. The victims were said to be conveying their mother’s body to Iklenyi community in Okpokwu Local Government Area for burial when […]

July 19, (THEWILL) — For the first time in several years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) possesses a significantly larger arsenal to defend the naira without resorting to administrative controls that previously distorted the foreign exchange market. The stronger reserve position has also improved Nigeria’s ability to meet external obligations, finance imports and reassure […] The post Nigeria Rising!: CBN Builds $52bn Financial Shield, But Fiscal Weaknesses Still Threaten Reform Gains appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

July 19, (THEWILL) — Public accountability. Transparent and independent investigation. Verifiable autopsy. These are strong words being used by stakeholders across the social strata in Nigeria to address the controversy surrounding the death of Mary Habila, a 26- year- old nurse, at the Ebonyi home of Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. Conflicting accounts of Habila’s […] The post Death in Umahi’s Home Sparks Public Debate appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

July 19, (THEWILL) — Despite the tax reform framework in Nigeria and the associated laws, the initiative has not delivered the expected relief to the business environment, consequently compromising the operational landscape to the detriment of logistics and courier companies. The new tax regime aims to streamline the tax system, lessen compliance burdens, and increase […] The post Despite New Tax Regime, States, LGs Sustain Illegal Levies on Logistics, Courier Firms appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Saka then took centre stage. The Arsenal winger struck twice before the break, first finishing Marcus Rashford's incisive pass in the 37th minute before firing home from the edge of the area in first-half stoppage time to send England into the interval with a commanding 4-0 lead.

July 19, (THEWILL) — After enduring 56 days of despair following the abduction of about 44 pupils, teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, and relatives of the victims can now smile again. Two teachers from one of the schools and a principal were also taken away alongside the school children, some of […] The post THEWILL EDITORIAL: After 56 days in Captivity, Time to Smile Again appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

July 19, (THEWILL) — The renewed debate over state police has once again exposed the deep fault lines in Nigeria’s governance and security architecture. In a recent interview, Professor Chidi Odinkalu advanced a powerful caution: introducing state police in the current political environment, particularly on the eve of a general election, risks institutionalising partisan coercion […] The post OPINION: State Police Cannot Succeed Without Democratic Reform and Accountability appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

July 19, (THEWILL) — Borno State was the destination, but it was also the question. For three days, inside a room filled with district heads, local chiefs, government stakeholders, human-rights defenders and community representatives from Borno and Adamawa States, we tried to confront some of the hardest questions facing Nigeria’s North-East, especially the tiring matter […] The post OPINION: The Light Beyond Borno’s Longest Night appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

July 19, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s equities market closed the week on a mixed note as sustained buying interest in banking stocks lifted market capitalisation, while the benchmark index posted a marginal decline amid profit-taking in selected industrial and consumer goods equities. Investors traded 2.819 billion shares valued at ₦182.499 billion, lower than the 3.648 billion […] The post Banking Stocks Anchor NGX as First Holdco Leads Weekly Rally Despite Softer Trading Activity appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

July 19, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Heritage Energy Operational Services (HEOS), and DBN Energies on Wednesday in Port Harcourt graduated 14 young engineers and geologists under the Nigerian Content Human Capital Development (NC-HCD) Training programme respect of the companies’ installation and commissioning of Ariel Gas Lift Compressor Unit. Competencies […] The post NCDMB, Heritage Energy, Graduate 14 on Back of Installation, Commissioning of Gas Lift Compressor Unit appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

July 19, (THEWILL) — HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, says its transition to a new corporate identity marks a new phase in its growth journey and strengthens its commitment to long-term competitiveness and advancement of Nigeria’s infrastructure. It also maintains that the company’s sustainability initiatives continue to impact lives and strengthen communities. Speaking […] The post Our Transition to HBM Nigeria Plc Marks a New Era of Growth — Alade-Akinyemi appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

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 are increasingly struggling to survive under tighter prudential requirements, rising operating costs and rapid digital disruption, […] The post CBN’s Microfinance Crackdown: What 46 Licence Revocations Mean for Financial Inclusion appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.