7 h. ago Access Holdings says it can still pay dividends despite CBN restrictions

Access Holdings Plc has clarified its position after the Central Bank of Nigeria told some banks to temporarily stop paying read more Access Holdings says it can still pay dividends despite CBN restrictions

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7 h. ago Iran disables internet, banking access due to alleged Israeli military misuse

Tribune Online Iran disables internet, banking access due to alleged Israeli military misuse Another bank, Pasargad, was also reportedly targeted. Iran disables internet, banking access due to alleged Israeli military misuse Tribune Online

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43 h. ago Why Access, Zenith, First Bank may pause dividend payment till 2028 — Report

Access Holdings Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, and First Bank Holdings may suspend dividend payments until 2028, as Nigeria’s top banks read more Why Access, Zenith, First Bank may pause dividend payment till 2028 — Report

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3 d. ago Nigeria requires good governance to curb illegal fishing, marine resources – Capt Ebubeogu

… Master Mariners advocate appointment of Coordinating Minister for effective Marine, Blue Economy By Steve Agbota Nigeria requires good governance to prevent overfishing, illegal fishing, and pollution, protecting marine biodiversity and ensuring the long-term viability of resources. This is even as the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM) called on the Federal Government to designate […] The post Nigeria requires good governance to curb illegal fishing, marine resources – Capt Ebubeogu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago June 12: The Abacha people are now legislators, ministers — Adeniyi Akintola, SAN

Tribune Online June 12: The Abacha people are now legislators, ministers — Adeniyi Akintola, SAN A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Adeniyi Akintola, in this interview by SAM NWAOKO speaks on his June 12, 1993 experiences, his activism and pro-democracy struggles among other issues. June 12 is 32 while democracy is 26 years in Nigeria. We are celebrating while some Nigerians would rather prefer that we reflect and think […] June 12: The Abacha people are now legislators, ministers — Adeniyi Akintola, SAN Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Banking the Unbanked: Using Blockchain for Payment Remittances

Tribune Online Banking the Unbanked: Using Blockchain for Payment Remittances The global financial landscape is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, with blockchain technology emerging as a powerful solution to address one of the world’s most pressing economic challenges: providing financial services to the unbanked population. According to the World Bank, approximately 1.4 billion adults worldwide remain without access to basic banking services, leaving them excluded from […] Banking the Unbanked: Using Blockchain for Payment Remittances Tribune Online

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6 d. ago June 12: Ekwunife hails Nigeria’s uninterrupted democracy, urges Anambrarians to elect sincere leaders

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator Uche Ekwunife, Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, has joined millions of Nigerians in commemorating Democracy Day 2024, while calling for deeper reflection, unity, and renewed commitment to democratic ideals and purposeful leadership. In a statement on […] The post June 12: Ekwunife hails Nigeria’s uninterrupted democracy, urges Anambrarians to elect sincere leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Stakeholders Clamour For Quick Passage Of Rural Roads Bills To Unlock Funding

Stakeholders in Bayelsa State have renewed their push for the speedy passage of two key bills, the Rural Access Road Agency (RARA) and the State Road Fund (SRF), to unlock funding from the World Bank for the Rural Access on Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). RAAMP is funded by the World Bank, the French Development Agency, […]

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8 d. ago UBA, Access, others reap big abroad as foreign profits hit N1.7tn

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Foreign subsidiaries of Nigeria’s five biggest banking groups, including Zenith Bank, First Holdco, GTCO, Access Holdings, and UBA, delivered a record-breaking N1.695 trillion in pre-tax profit in 2024, accounting for 33.5 percent of their combined total group profit of N5.060 trillion. The sharp growth in offshore earnings highlights the increasing importance […] The post UBA, Access, others reap big abroad as foreign profits hit N1.7tn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 2027: PDP’s presidential zoning must come to the south – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has advocated zoning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket to the southern region in the 2027 election. Wike stated this when he read a communiqué after a meeting of critical stakeholders of the party under the aegis of the “Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP” […] The post 2027: PDP’s presidential zoning must come to the south – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Foreign Minister Advocates Collaboration Among West African States For Regional Integration

Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has advocated collaboration among West African States for a greater economic and regional integration by leveraging its shared market potential and demographic advantages. The minister made the assertion during a Private Sector Roundtable in Lagos, as part of the build-up to the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), which […]

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1 week ago Cross River has recorded major gains in health, education, infrastructure under Otu – Official

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Governor of Cross River Bassey Otu’s two-year-old administration has been described as a period of progress and purposeful leadership. In a statement, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus Obogo, said Otu’s “People First” mantra is not a political slogan but a covenant that has guided his administration. “This […] The post Cross River has recorded major gains in health, education, infrastructure under Otu – Official appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Access Bank, Gates Foundation Partner To Empower 50,000 Female CICO Agents

Access Bank Plc, has partnered with the Gates Foundation and MicroSave Consulting (MSC) to empower 50,000 female Cash In and Cash Out (CICO) agents across Nigeria through a new financial inclusion initiative. The initiative, titled Scaling Female Agent Networks in Nigeria, aims to increase women’s participation in the agency banking space by providing them with […]

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2 w. ago Minister advocates biotechnology, digital innovation for livestock climate resilience

Tribune Online Minister advocates biotechnology, digital innovation for livestock climate resilience “In the midst of these challenges lies a powerful opportunity. Our livestock sector, if strategically positioned, can be a pillar of resilience, an engine for climate-smart adaptation and inclusive growth,” Minister advocates biotechnology, digital innovation for livestock climate resilience Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigerian MSMEs Benefit From Access Bank, Mastercard, LCCI Partnership

Key stakeholders from various sectors have come together to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The collaboration aimed to address the challenges faced by MSMEs, including limited access to finance, infrastructure deficits, and lack of capacity building. Speaking at the 5th annual MSME and Start-up Summit 2025, organised by The Economic Forum […]

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2 w. ago Time to discontinue gender discrimination in our customary laws

Tribune Online Time to discontinue gender discrimination in our customary laws Professor of African Law and Gender Justice and Human Rights at Bowen University, Professor Mary-Ann Ajayi has called for the elimination of customary laws that are repugnant to natural justice in her 22nd inaugural lecture which was delivered in the presence of many senior advocates of Nigeria including the Minister of Justice and Attorney General […] Time to discontinue gender discrimination in our customary laws Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kaduna: 1,500 women traders get free health insurance, debit card

Tribune Online Kaduna: 1,500 women traders get free health insurance, debit card In a bid to tackle financial exclusion and uplift small-scale women entrepreneurs, an online bank has empowered 1,500 women in Kaduna with access to vital financial tools, including free health insurance, debit cards, and Kaduna: 1,500 women traders get free health insurance, debit card Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Minister advocates purposeful leadership at Access Bank Forum

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has called on leaders across public and private sectors to embrace purpose-driven and innovation-led leadership as the catalyst for national transformation. Speaking at the Access Bank Guest Lecture Series (GLS) held on Friday at the bank’s headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos, the Minister delivered a powerful keynote themed “Dare […] The post Minister advocates purposeful leadership at Access Bank Forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG Clears 200,000 Passport Backlogs, Pays ₦28bn Debt — Tunji

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday revealed that the Federal Government has cleared over 200,000 pending passport applications and paid ₦28 billion in inherited debts  all without additional government funding. Tunji-Ojo made this known during the Access Bank Guest Lecture Series in Lagos on Tuesday, where he delivered a keynote address titled Dare […] The post FG Clears 200,000 Passport Backlogs, Pays ₦28bn Debt — Tunji-Ojo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FCTA shuts down Total filling station, Access bank over non payment of ground rent

FCTA has shut down a Total filling station and an Access Bank branch in Abuja for allegedly failing to pay statutory ground rent. read more FCTA shuts down Total filling station, Access bank over non payment of ground rent

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