ZENITH BANK REWARDS SHAREHOLDERS WITH N1.25 KOBO INTERIM DIVIDEND, SETS STAGE FOR RECORD FULL-YEAR RETURNS
ZENITH BANK REWARDS SHAREHOLDERS WITH N1.25 KOBO INTERIM DIVIDEND, SETS STAGE FOR RECORD FULL-YEAR RETURNS Zenith Bank Plc, on Friday, October 10, 2025, made good on its promise as it paid a total interim dividend of N51.3 billion to its shareholders for the Half Year (H1) 2025, at N1.25 per share. This significant payout represents over 60% increase from the N31.4 billion paid in H1 2024, demonstrating the bank's commitment and enhanced capacity to continually generate value for its shareholders amidst a challenging macroeconomic environm…
Fubara retains eight commissioners, prepares fresh nominees’ list
Fubara retains eight commissioners, prepares fresh nominees’ list Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is preparing to send a new list of commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly as part of efforts to reconstitute his cabinet following the end of the emergency rule in the state. This development comes as the governor has decided to retain eight commissioners who were unaffected by the recent Supreme Court judgment that recognised Martin Amaewhule as the authentic Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Governor Fubara h…
ASUU rejects FG’s proposal, begins two-week strike today
ASUU rejects FG’s proposal, begins two-week strike today The Academic Staff Union of Universities will on Monday (today) commence a two-week warning strike after the ultimatum issued to the Federal Government elapsed on Sunday. The announcement was made by the National President of the union, Prof. Chris Piwuna, at a press briefing at the University of Abuja on Sunday. The renewed standoff between ASUU and the government comes amid ongoing negotiations aimed at averting another round of industrial unrest in public universities. Last Wednesday,…
Why I didn’t sue NFF over unpaid salaries — Oliseh
Why I didn’t sue NFF over unpaid salaries — Oliseh Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has revealed he refused to take legal action against the Nigeria Football Federation over unpaid salaries because he did not want to be seen as fighting against his country. The 51-year-old tactician disclosed that the NFF still owes him $26,000 in unpaid salaries from his time in charge of the national team between 2015 and 2016. Speaking on the Home Turf podcast, Oliseh expressed frustration over the lingering debt but made it clear that he has ch…
Another dismissed officer impersonates DSS, agency warns Nigerians
Another dismissed officer impersonates DSS, agency warns Nigerians 13th October 2025 The Department of State Services has issued another public warning about a dismissed officer allegedly impersonating the agency to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. In a post shared on its official X handle, @OfficialDSSNG, on Sunday, the secret police identified the suspect as Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed staff said to be engaging in “unscrupulous activities” using the name of the Service. “The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby alerts members …
Nestlé Nigeria Calls for Entries for the 2025 Media Awards
Nestlé Nigeria Calls for Entries for the 2025 Media Awards Nestlé Nigeria is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2025 Nestlé Media Awards, an annual initiative that celebrates journalistic excellence and impactful storytelling across Nigeria. Since its inception, the Nestlé Media Awards have celebrated journalists who use their platforms to highlight real issues that matter to Nigerians, from affordable nutrition and youth empowerment to sustainable livelihoods and community resilience. This year, Nestlé Nigeria introduces a new …
Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground
Waves of Innovation: How First Bank turned Lagos into Africa’s Electric Playground By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered by First Bank of Nigeria, the sponsor of the continent’s first-ever E1 Lagos Grand Prix. From the rhythmic soun…
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