54 m. ago Recapitalization watch: Nigerian banks tread carefully between capital targets and dividend payouts

Tribune Online Recapitalization watch: Nigerian banks tread carefully between capital targets and dividend payouts As Nigerian banks race to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new recapitalization requirements, a growing tension is emerging: how to comply with stringent regulatory benchmarks while maintaining attractive dividend payouts for shareholders. In the latest edition of Proshare’s Bank Recapitalization Watch, several lenders have made progress in their capital-raise programmes, although many are […] Recapitalization watch: Nigerian banks tread carefully between capital targets and dividend payouts Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead tariff hikes – WTO

By Bimbola Oyesola   Global goods trade posted a strong uptick in early 2025 driven by importers frontloading purchases ahead of anticipated higher tariffs; however, weakening export orders suggest that this momentum may not be sustained, says the World Trade Organization (WTO). The latest World Trade Organization Goods Trade Barometer rose to 103.5 — up […] The post Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead tariff hikes – WTO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention

The Association of Former Employees of NICON Insurance (AFENI) Pensioners has expressed grave concerns over the systematic exclusion of its members from the revised implementation of the Consequential Pension Adjustment (CPA), the N32,000 wage award approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other statutory pension entitlements. In a statement jointly signed by the Communications Officer, […] The post Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Jaiz Bank records 109% profit surge, declares 7kobo dividend

Appoints Indimi, Kolawole to strengthen board Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s pioneer non-interest bank, has announced a remarkable 108.99 percent growth read more Jaiz Bank records 109% profit surge, declares 7kobo dividend

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13 h. ago Kukah Centre To Train 200 Guards On Grassroots Security In Sokoto

The Kukah Centre has launched a strategic initiative to strengthen grassroots security in Sokoto State by training 200 members of the state’s Community Guards. The programme is targeted at enhancing the skills and effectiveness of the guards and enabling better collaboration with conventional security agencies. Director of the Kukah Centre, Reverend Father Atta Barkindo, speaking […]

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19 h. ago A Legacy of Quiet Impact: Remembering Barrister Clement Oyedele Akintola

One year after his passing, the name Barrister Clement Oyedele Akintola-Arikawe continues to open doors and inspire excellence. On Thursday, read more A Legacy of Quiet Impact: Remembering Barrister Clement Oyedele Akintola-Arikawe

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21 h. ago Abia Community Joins Protest Against Privatisation Of Cocoa Estate

Barely two days after farmers in Etomi community in Etung local government area of Cross River State protested the planned privatisation of Government Cocoa Estate, Abia community has also joined Etomi community in protesting against Privatisation policy. The protesters carried placards with different inscriptions such as “Our estate isn’t for sale, “Give us our land […]

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21 h. ago Constitution Amendment Will Fix Nigeria’s Challenges –Sen Barau

Deputy Senate president and chairman, Senate Committee on the ongoing consultations ahead of the review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Jibrin Barau, has assured Nigerians, especially ethnic minorities, that far-reaching resolutions that would address the prevailing socio- political and economic challenges would be incorporated into the document at the conclusion of the exercise. At the […]

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23 h. ago Breaking barriers, building markets: A new trade vision for West Africa

Long before borders, policies, or trade agreements, West Africans traded with trust, from Sahelian livestock to forest-grown kola nuts. But read more Breaking barriers, building markets: A new trade vision for West Africa

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34 h. ago Ubani criticises NBA’s silence on lawyers’ welfare, calls for urgent reforms

By Lukman Olabiyi Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Dr Monday Ubani has strongly criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for what he described as its continued silence on the deteriorating welfare and professional conditions of lawyers across the country. In a statement titled “Reinventing the Nigerian Bar Association: Urgent imperatives for reformative and caring leadership,” […] The post Ubani criticises NBA’s silence on lawyers’ welfare, calls for urgent reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Breaking Barriers: Why Regional Integration Is West Africa’s Economic Lifeline

At the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), experts and policymakers made one message clear: the future of intra-regional trade depends on collective action. From accelerating digital identity systems to harnessing the energy of West Africa’s growing youth population and enabling robust private sector collaboration, the region must now move beyond rhetoric to reform. Integration […]

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53 h. ago Ameachi didn’t make me politically, I risked my life for him — Wike

Tribune Online Ameachi didn’t make me politically, I risked my life for him — Wike Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has dismissed as false the claim by former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, that he (Amaechi) made him politically. Ameachi didn’t make me politically, I risked my life for him — Wike Tribune Online

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56 h. ago Walmart, other grocery stores open on Fourth of July in the US

Tribune Online Walmart, other grocery stores open on Fourth of July in the US As Americans mark 249 years of independence with fireworks, barbecues, and time with family and friends, many businesses would be... Walmart, other grocery stores open on Fourth of July in the US Tribune Online

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56 h. ago UEFA Slams Fines On Chelsea, Aston Villa, Barca, Others For Breach Of FFP

Premier League duo of Chelsea and Aston Villa and Spanish giant, Barcelona, have been fined for failing to comply with financial regulations put in place by European football’s governing body, UEFA Chelsea were fined €31m, a figure that could rise to €91m if they fail to sort out their finances within the next four years. […]

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60 h. ago Stocks gain N377bn in one week investors position for interim dividend

In the trading week ended July 4, Nigeria’s equities market rose by N377billion despite mixed sessions of positive and negative read more Stocks gain N377bn in one week investors position for interim dividend

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62 h. ago Women, northern inclusion key to closing financial inclusion gap

Olu Akanmu, executive in Residence at the Lagos Business School Tech Leap Initiative, has stated that addressing the barriers hindering read more Women, northern inclusion key to closing financial inclusion gap

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62 h. ago The Judiciary has lost its independence – Ex Imo NBA Chairman

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The Former Chairman of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Owerri, Imo state ,Barr LUC Nwakaeti says that the Judiciary has its independence  as it is longer the real hope of the common man as a result of political interference and  inadequate funding. The judiciary , he said is the Cornerstone of democracy, […] The post The Judiciary has lost its independence – Ex Imo NBA Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Defection: Abure mocks Gov Otti, says coalition party needs him more

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, on Friday mocked the Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, asking him to join the trending coalition party fast, to enable the party to restructure itself ahead of the 2027 round of elections. Abure in a statement by the National Publicity […] The post Defection: Abure mocks Gov Otti, says coalition party needs him more appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago The trust dividend: How credibility fuels lasting leadership

A senior executive I once coached had a quiet but powerful presence. She wasn’t the loudest voice in the room, read more The trust dividend: How credibility fuels lasting leadership

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2 d. ago Wike’s Unprecedented Transformation Of FCT Deserves Applause – APC Chieftain

A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Dr Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie, has decried the recent protests against the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Wike, describing them as unfair and ethnically motivated. He disclosed this in a  statement released on Tuesday.Dr Aikoriogie lauded Wike’s leadership, noting […]

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