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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja warned political opponents seeking to unseat him in 2027 that he would not yield ground without a fight, saying all is fair in a democratic contest. Tinubu made the remarks when he received the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President said, “Those who would take it from me will try. They will try. All is fair in politics, and there is equal opportunity. “I won’t offer them a red carpet. I won’t offer them the leash to tie me at home. “No, we will wrestle each other…

United Capital Plc delivered another strong half-year performance as profit after tax rose by 77 percent to N21.10 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The pan-African investment and financial services group also announced an interim dividend of 30 kobo per ordinary share, representing a total payout of N5.4 billion. Gross earnings increased by 58 percent to N37.49 billion, compared with N23.76 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, while profit before tax climbed 80 percent to N24.78 billion. Earnings per share improved to 234 kobo from 132 kobo a year earlier. The strong earnings performance was…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has pledged to work with members and stakeholders to heal divisions within the legal profession and promote unity in the association ahead of her inauguration next month. Badejo-Okusanya made the commitment on Tuesday while speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The NBA president-elect said she had commenced consultations with members and stakeholders across the association, adding that her administration would address concerns arising from the recently concluded election and strengthen the unity of the…

The Federal Government has identified seven common mistakes that could reduce applicants’ chances of securing government jobs, warning Nigerians to avoid recruitment scams and follow official application procedures. The guidance, issued through the Federal Character Commission (FCC), comes as thousands of Nigerians continue to seek employment in ministries, departments, agencies and other federal institutions. According to the Commission, while many applicants focus on finding vacancies, simple errors such as applying through unofficial websites, submitting inaccurate information or ignoring application requirements can derail their chances of success. The FCC advised applicants to verify every recruitment announcement through recognised government platforms before…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsJuly 28, 2026 21:42 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal summer 2026 transfer targets Vinicius set for Madrid stay? Arsenal are expected to miss out on signing Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior this summer, according to Sky Sports News. The Gunners recently identified Vinicius as their priority left-wing target, and it was claimed that they are willing to meet his wage demands.However, they have now suffered a setback, with Los Blancos prepared to keep Vinicius despite the lack of progress in contact talks.Vinicius’ current contract expires in June 2027, and he has been reluctant to renew,…

The elderly Palestinian sits in a wheelchair mounted on a donkey-drawn cart, with an oxygen cylinder and a small fan beside him, as he makes his way from his tent in the Al-Mawasi area to the dialysis centre.“Since January 2024 until now, I have been undergoing dialysis sessions three times a week,” he said. “I suffer a lot because of transportation as I travel in a cart pulled by a donkey under the scorching sun, and thank God, what can we do? I have no other choice.”Near-daily ordealAccess to the hospital has become part of his daily struggle, given the…

Quick links to specific states Who doesn’t love seeing a lighter checkout total? Back-to-school shopping is fun until the checkout screen (and a smiling salesperson) reminds you that those notebooks, backpacks and laptops you picked up to cater to your child’s whims (or needs) have added up to a pretty good amount. And it’s not just school supplies — your wallet gets the biggest surprise at checkout when you’re shopping for clothes, dorm room essentials, surprise gifts for teachers or household stuff. That’s why every discount, no matter how small it is, feels big. After all, we aren’t paying full…

Nigeria’s banking industry is entering one of the most significant transformation periods since the 2005 banking consolidation exercise. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing recapitalisation programme is more than a regulatory requirement—it is a strategic investment in the country’s financial future. If implemented successfully, it has the potential to strengthen financial stability, deepen credit access, improve investor confidence, and support a more inclusive and resilient economy.In March 2024, the CBN announced new minimum capital requirements for commercial, merchant and non-interest banks. Under the new framework, international commercial banks are required to maintain a minimum paid-up capital of ₦500 billion,…

United Capital Plc has declared an interim dividend of 30 kobo per ordinary share for the six months ended June 30, 2026, following its strong half-year financial performance. The dividend, which is subject to applicable withholding tax and shareholder approval, will be paid to shareholders whose names appeared in the company’s register of members at the close of business on Monday, July 27, 2026. According to the company’s corporate action announcement, the register of shareholders will be closed from Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to determine shareholders eligible for the interim dividend. Qualified shareholders who have…

Nigeria’s young entrepreneurs are not waiting for jobs; they are trading, building, crafting, and serving customers every day. What has kept their hustle from becoming enterprise is not ambition, but access: working capital, a credit history, and a formal route into the financial system. Today, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) closed that gap with the launch of YouthCred for Entrepreneurs, a national credit line for young business owners, the third and most ambitious phase of the YouthCred programme, delivered at the Federal Ministry of Finance Auditorium in Abuja. Today’s launch is a promise kept. In his Democracy Day address,…