5 h. ago UPDC’s market shift pays off as property devt, sales drive revenue growth

…Records N1.309bn profit before tax; highest in 9years Driven by a moral duty and sheer commitment to grow its shareholder read more UPDC’s market shift pays off as property devt, sales drive revenue growth

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9 h. ago UBA at 75: Tony Elumelu’s legacy of vision, grit, and transformational leadership

Great institutions are not built on balance sheets alone; they are forged in the crucible of visionary leadership, relentless innovation, read more UBA at 75: Tony Elumelu’s legacy of vision, grit, and transformational leadership

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9 h. ago Heritage Bank: NDIC Begins ₦46.6bn Payout To Depositors Above Insured Limit

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it has commenced the payment of ₦46.6 billion as the first tranche of liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank who have balances exceeding the insured limit of ₦5 million. In a statement issued by the acting head of communication and public affairs, Hauwa Gambo, the […]

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16 h. ago NDIC begins payment of N46.6bn liquidation dividends to heritage bank depositors

Soothing news came the way of anxious depositors affected by the closure of Heritage Bank as the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) said it has commenced the payment of N46.6 billion as the first tranche of liquidation dividends. The payment, which began on Friday, April 25, 2025, is targeted at depositors whose balances exceeded the […] The post NDIC begins payment of N46.6bn liquidation dividends to heritage bank depositors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Dangote Foundation extends lifeline to 60,000 families, supports fire victims in Taraba, Jigawa

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has extended vital support to victims of a recent fire disaster, the physically challenged, and vulnerable families in Taraba and Jigawa states through a large-scale food distribution exercise. According to a statement by the company’s spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, the Foundation distributed 500 bags of rice and 100 mats to victims […] The post Dangote Foundation extends lifeline to 60,000 families, supports fire victims in Taraba, Jigawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

19 h. ago UBA distributes N171 billion dividends to shareholders for 2024

For FY 2024, UBA paid out N171 billion as total dividends to its shareholders, representing a 79 per cent increase read more UBA distributes N171 billion dividends to shareholders for 2024

Politics

22 h. ago NDIC pays N46.6bn liquidation dividends to depositors of Heritage Bank

In its continued commitment to ensuring that depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank are fully reimbursed, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance read more NDIC pays N46.6bn liquidation dividends to depositors of Heritage Bank

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23 h. ago Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange, shareholders dialogue on strategic initiatives

The Board of a pan African Commodities Exchange, Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) and the Exchange’s shareholders have exchanged read more Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange, shareholders dialogue on strategic initiatives

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23 h. ago NDIC Begins Payment Of ₦46.6bn Liquidation Dividends To Heritage Bank Depositors

  The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has said that it has commenced the payment of ₦46.6 billion as the first tranche of liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank who have balances exceeding the insured limit of ₦5 million. In a statement issued by the acting head of communication and public affairs […]

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26 h. ago Senator Adeola awards scholarships, bursaries to 3,881 students in Ogun

…distributes laptops to 700 secondary pupils, mulls establishment of special ICT Centre Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, on Sunday, gave scholarship and bursary awards to 3,881 students of tertiary institutions across the state. The senator, otherwise known as Yayi, also distributed laptop computers to 700 secondary […] The post Senator Adeola awards scholarships, bursaries to 3,881 students in Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) conducted 34 successful operations in the first quarter of 2025, arresting 54 suspects, including serving security operatives, and recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition. Governor Uba Sani praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi as DSS […] The post Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Ndlea raids hotel in Victoria Island, recovers cannabis worth over N1bn

An 80-room new hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, used as cover for distributing illicit substances has been raided by operatives read more Ndlea raids hotel in Victoria Island, recovers cannabis worth over N1bn

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34 h. ago Abandonment of agriculture cause of food insufficiency – Afe Babalola

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has attributed Nigeria’s food insufficiency to the abandonment of agriculture. Speaking at the 2024 African Man of the Year in Food Security investiture by the Global Food Security Initiative for Green Sustainability in ABUAD, Babalola urged governments and Nigerians to prioritise […] The post Abandonment of agriculture cause of food insufficiency – Afe Babalola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago UBA Approves N171.3bn Dividend Payout For 2024, Celebrates 75th Anniversary

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) marked its 75th anniversary on a high note on Friday as shareholders unanimously approved a total dividend payout of N171.3 billion for the 2024 financial year at the Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. The dividend, which translates to N5.00 per share—comprising an interim dividend of N2.00 […]

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50 h. ago Insecurity: Kwara LGAs Donate 320 Motorcycles To Vigilante Groups

Following the invasion of parts of Kwara North by suspected terrorists, the 16 local government areas in Kwara State have acquired 320 motorcycles for distribution to members of the vigilante groups across the state. LEADERSHIP gathered that the motorcycles were meant to aid the mobility of the local vigilantes in the thick forest where bandits […]

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51 h. ago Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Ike Odoeme Foundation commemorated 2025 World Malaria day in Imo State with the distribution of ten thousand insecticide-treated nets and medications at no cost to vulnerable communities in Imo State at the weekend. The Foundation, in collaboration with the Imo State Ministry of Health with other partners of the latter, […] The post Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Federal Gov’t Pays Outstanding Allowances Of Nigerian Students On Scholarships Abroad

The Federal Government has said that supplementary allowances due to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme have been paid up to December 2024. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folasade, said the Ministry acknowledged that the recent exchange rate […]

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56 h. ago Shettima extols UBA’s 75 years of dedication to innovative banking

…Says Elumelu, bridging gap between old and new Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s vice president, has extolled what he termed the staying read more Shettima extols UBA’s 75 years of dedication to innovative banking

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58 h. ago Edo APC Renews Call For Arrest Of Police Inspector’s Killers

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has renewed calls on the Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, to ensure that those behind the killing of the late Inspector Akor Onuh are arrested and brought to justice. Onuh, an orderly attached to Governor Monday Okpebholo, was murdered on July 18, 2024, near the Benin […]

Events

58 h. ago Banned agrochemicals: NAFDAC raids shops in Ogun, Ondo, others, seizes N800m products

By John Ogunsemore The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has impounded N800 million worth of banned agrochemical products from shops in Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo States. The agency disclosed this in a statement shared on X on Friday. NAFDAC said it targeted shops found to be distributing banned agrochemical […] The post Banned agrochemicals: NAFDAC raids shops in Ogun, Ondo, others, seizes N800m products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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