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Why some bank dividends are paused and what it means for investors

Why some bank dividends are paused and what it mea...

1 month ago 53

Banks grow earnings and income streams despite impact of 2025 provisions

Banks grow earnings and income streams despite imp...

1 month ago 43

First HoldCo Plc grows gross earnings to N3.4trn for the year ended 31 Dec 2025

First HoldCo Plc grows gross earnings to N3.4trn f...

1 month ago 42

2027 Poll: Jonathan opposes suit seeking to bar him from presidential race

2027 Poll: Jonathan opposes suit seeking to bar hi...

1 month ago 40

Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe hold naming ceremony for identical triplet sons (PHOTOS)

Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe hold naming ceremony fo...

1 month ago 43

Court dismisses Sowore’s no-case submission in charges of calling Tinubu criminal

Court dismisses Sowore’s no-case submission in cha...

1 month ago 51

Cross-border e-Commerce: How Ubuy is opening global shopping to Nigerians

Cross-border e-Commerce: How Ubuy is opening globa...

1 month ago 63

ADC warns FG against alleged interference in court case

ADC warns FG against alleged interference in court...

1 month ago 57

JUST IN: Rano Air suspends key routes as Jet A1 fuel prices rise over 300%

JUST IN: Rano Air suspends key routes as Jet A1 fu...

1 month ago 40

How Lagos’ Security Trust Fund model can reshape security funding in Nigeria – Ex-official

How Lagos’ Security Trust Fund model can reshape s...

1 month ago 42

Confusion as PGF denies report of Uzodimma’s removal as chairman

Confusion as PGF denies report of Uzodimma’s remov...

1 month ago 59

Four die, 12 injured in lone commercial bus crash in Abia

Four die, 12 injured in lone commercial bus crash ...

1 month ago 77

2027: Media aide to ex-Anambra governor joins assembly race

2027: Media aide to ex-Anambra governor joins asse...

1 month ago 55

Lagos SWAN, sports community bid Niyi Oyeleke farewell at night of tribute

Lagos SWAN, sports community bid Niyi Oyeleke fare...

1 month ago 55

Woman arraigned over alleged physical abuse of her adopted children

Woman arraigned over alleged physical abuse of her...

1 month ago 48

Senate amends Electoral Act on court jurisdiction on pre-election disputes

Senate amends Electoral Act on court jurisdiction ...

1 month ago 51

Benue spends only 0.3% of N41bn security budget in early 2026 despite rising killings

Benue spends only 0.3% of N41bn security budget in...

1 month ago 40

Airtel Africa’s annual profit surges 147% amid higher revenue

Airtel Africa’s annual profit surges 147% amid hig...

1 month ago 54

Africa Senior Athletics Championships: AFN names Amusan, Ashe to lead Nigeria’s medal charge in Ghana

Africa Senior Athletics Championships: AFN names A...

1 month ago 41

Boko Haram attacks police camp in Niger

Boko Haram attacks police camp in Niger

1 month ago 60

NBA condemns criminalisation of defamation, civil disputes

NBA condemns criminalisation of defamation, civil ...

1 month ago 57

Why I’m seeking re-election – Former lawmaker

Why I’m seeking re-election – Former lawmaker

1 month ago 46

Governor Yusuf submits APC nomination form for Kano governorship poll

Governor Yusuf submits APC nomination form for Kan...

1 month ago 47

Nigeria earmarks 5 million hectares for livestock development, seeks private investors

Nigeria earmarks 5 million hectares for livestock ...

1 month ago 66

Troops arrest five illegal arms fabricators in Plateau – Official

Troops arrest five illegal arms fabricators in Pla...

1 month ago 56

FIFA unveils official World Cup song featuring Burna Boy, Shakira

FIFA unveils official World Cup song featuring Bur...

1 month ago 47

Oshoala fires Al Hilal into Saudi Women’s Cup final with stunning hat-trick

Oshoala fires Al Hilal into Saudi Women’s Cup fina...

1 month ago 57

Senators criticise Akpabio over amendment of rules for electing presiding officers

Senators criticise Akpabio over amendment of rules...

1 month ago 52

2027: Shettima submits Tinubu’s presidential nomination forms

2027: Shettima submits Tinubu’s presidential nomin...

1 month ago 48

Nigerian electoral politics: A view from Mars, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigerian electoral politics: A view from Mars, By ...

1 month ago 41

Enugu denies reports of fatal inferno at Ugwu Onyeama, Enugu–Onitsha Expressway

Enugu denies reports of fatal inferno at Ugwu Onye...

1 month ago 57

Tinubu appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to board of Commodity Exchange

Tinubu appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to board of...

1 month ago 53

Gamification is quietly rewriting what casino loyalty means

Gamification is quietly rewriting what casino loya...

1 month ago 51

Gov Mohammed picks form to vie for Bauchi South Senatorial seat

Gov Mohammed picks form to vie for Bauchi South Se...

1 month ago 67

Nigerian govt adopts unified protocols to protect livestock genetic resources

Nigerian govt adopts unified protocols to protect ...

1 month ago 44

China sentences former defence ministers to death for corruption

China sentences former defence ministers to death ...

1 month ago 49

At press freedom event, attention focusses on attacks by state governors, officials

At press freedom event, attention focusses on atta...

1 month ago 57

Two soldiers killed, commanding officer injured in Borno attack

Two soldiers killed, commanding officer injured in...

1 month ago 55

Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets get new coaches as NFF reshuffles youth teams

Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets get new coaches as N...

1 month ago 49

Gov Lawal receives award of excellence for inclusive governance

Gov Lawal receives award of excellence for inclusi...

1 month ago 40

N80.2bn Fraud Trial: Witness tells court how ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s nephew paid for Abuja property

N80.2bn Fraud Trial: Witness tells court how ex-Go...

1 month ago 65

Senate increases, passes FCT 2026 budget

Senate increases, passes FCT 2026 budget

1 month ago 67

Zamfara IED explosion kills six, injures eight

Zamfara IED explosion kills six, injures eight

1 month ago 62

NFF celebrates CAF approval to restart A-License c...

1 month ago 51

Why I write on decolonisation, By Toyin Falola

Why I write on decolonisation, By Toyin Falola

1 month ago 58

Crystal Palace coach speaks on ‘rift’ with Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche

Crystal Palace coach speaks on ‘rift’ with Super E...

1 month ago 52

New Lagos creative hub targets monetisation, growth opportunities for creatives

New Lagos creative hub targets monetisation, growt...

1 month ago 40

2Baba’s wife, Natasha, leaves PDP for NDC

2Baba’s wife, Natasha, leaves PDP for NDC

1 month ago 45

Dangote Refinery’s jet fuel exports hit 57 million barrels as airlines battle rising aviation costs

Dangote Refinery’s jet fuel exports hit 57 million...

1 month ago 41

FirstHoldCo⁠ reports strong Q1 2026 as profit jumps 72% to N321 Billion

FirstHoldCo⁠ reports strong Q1 2026 as profit jump...

1 month ago 48

Sunbeth Global Concepts pledges to train 100,000 farmers by 2040

Sunbeth Global Concepts pledges to train 100,000 f...

1 month ago 40

Understanding NOSDRA’s environmental regulatory role beyond oil spills, By Mahmoud Ibrahim Mahmoud

Understanding NOSDRA’s environmental regulatory ro...

1 month ago 46

Opposition without opposition: Nigeria’s politics of evasion, By Kayode Adebiyi

Opposition without opposition: Nigeria’s politics ...

1 month ago 45

Reps approve N2.3trn 2026 FCT budget

Reps approve N2.3trn 2026 FCT budget

1 month ago 42

Hajj 2026: Kaduna pilgrims deserve quality service – Uba Sani

Hajj 2026: Kaduna pilgrims deserve quality service...

1 month ago 51

El-Rufai’s son leaves APC, joins father in ADC for re-election bid

El-Rufai’s son leaves APC, joins father in ADC for...

1 month ago 64

Who is after Obi, Kwankwaso again?, By Azu Ishiekwene

Who is after Obi, Kwankwaso again?, By Azu Ishiekw...

1 month ago 53

BOOK REVIEW: Imagery and Tropes in Udeme Nana’s Musings of Yesteryears, By Eyoh Etim

BOOK REVIEW: Imagery and Tropes in Udeme Nana’s Mu...

1 month ago 58

₦5m, ₦10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures opens applications for women entrepreneurs

₦5m, ₦10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures opens a...

1 month ago 66

Police confirm Farouq’s release, investigate Kogi attacks

Police confirm Farouq’s release, investigate Kogi ...

1 month ago 52

Former Zamfara University VC, Zakari appointed commissioner by Gov Lawal

Former Zamfara University VC, Zakari appointed com...

1 month ago 41

Actor Roy De-Nani recounts losing two children during 13-year Nollywood ban

Actor Roy De-Nani recounts losing two children dur...

1 month ago 47

Tinubu redeploys Fani-Kayode from Germany to South Africa

Tinubu redeploys Fani-Kayode from Germany to South...

1 month ago 54

Senate re-amends rules on electing presiding officers after Oshiomhole’s clash with Akpabio

Senate re-amends rules on electing presiding offic...

1 month ago 54

El-Rufai, three lawmakers dump parties for ADC, NDC

El-Rufai, three lawmakers dump parties for ADC, ND...

1 month ago 45

NRS adopts weekend operation to aid tax filing compliance

NRS adopts weekend operation to aid tax filing com...

1 month ago 37

Police detain two officers over alleged arms support to warring communities

Police detain two officers over alleged arms suppo...

1 month ago 54

Police detain military impersonator, recover firearms, others

Police detain military impersonator, recover firea...

1 month ago 58

NAPTIP uncovers trafficking network using orphanage to sell children

NAPTIP uncovers trafficking network using orphanag...

1 month ago 51

Residency and the Nigerian mind: Between fear of domination and the hope of integration, By Bolutife Oluwadele

Residency and the Nigerian mind: Between fear of d...

1 month ago 70

Court convicts former power minister of N33.8bn fraud

Court convicts former power minister of N33.8bn fr...

1 month ago 70

Hisbah arrests seven men for alleged swapping wives in Bauchi

Hisbah arrests seven men for alleged swapping wive...

1 month ago 54

Why I once priced my own casket — Dele Odule

Why I once priced my own casket — Dele Odule

1 month ago 52

Separatists hold many Malian soldiers captive

Separatists hold many Malian soldiers captive

1 month ago 58

DAAR Communications Plc insists on shareholding records manipulation despite CAC denial

DAAR Communications Plc insists on shareholding re...

1 month ago 49

Enugu invested N439m in child nutrition, health interventions in 2025 – Official

Enugu invested N439m in child nutrition, health in...

1 month ago 62

Six killed in Plateau as gunmen disrupt mass burial

Six killed in Plateau as gunmen disrupt mass buria...

1 month ago 56

Nigeria army rescues abducted Kogi pupils, intercepts ammunition courier

Nigeria army rescues abducted Kogi pupils, interce...

1 month ago 77

Makinde-backed PDP regrets offering Wike platform, apologises to Nigerians

Makinde-backed PDP regrets offering Wike platform,...

1 month ago 55

Buni brokers peace between Yahaya Bello, Ajaka

Buni brokers peace between Yahaya Bello, Ajaka

1 month ago 57