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Trump Seeks Ban on Dividends for Defense Firms

United States President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would not permit defence companies to pay dividends or carry out share buybacks until they address persistent problems in the production and maintenance of military equipment, according to a Reuters report. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused defence contractors of failing to deliver...
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YMR Awards N24m Business Grants to Young Entrepreneurs

In a move signalling a broadened focus beyond spiritual formation, the Young Ministers Retreat has partnered with Premium Trust Bank to provide N24m in business grants to young entrepreneurs. In a statement, it was noted that the 2025 Young Ministers Retreat concluded at Redemption City with a landmark shift in its mission, awarding N24m (approx....
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M&P Exits Seplat Energy; Heirs Group Increases Stake

Seplat Energy Plc has announced that founding shareholder Etablissements Maurel & Prom S.A. has completely exited its shareholding in the company. The sale involved 120,400,000 ordinary shares, acquired by Heirs Energies Limited (86,639,377 shares) and Heirs Holdings Limited (33,760,623 shares). Following the transaction, M&P no longer holds any stake in Seplat Energy, while the Heirs...
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AB InBev to Reacquire US Can Plant Stake for $3bn

Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer, has announced plans to buy back a 49.9 per cent stake in its U.S. metal container plants for approximately $3 bn, according to Reuters. The deal covers seven plants across six U.S. states, previously sold in 2020 to a group of investors led by Apollo Global Management. AB InBev...
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Why Hospitality Staff Communication Protocols Must Be Reasse

The Lead Hospitality Consultant at Murphy’s Pro, Omoruan Murphy, has warned that declining workplace etiquette, particularly overly informal staff interactions with vendors and contractors, could damage professional relationships and weaken the industry’s reputation. According to the consultant, the Nigerian hospitality sector must reassess its staff training programmes to ensure that employees maintain professional communication standards...
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Airport police arrest fraudster over N1.25bn fraud

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Airport Police Command, have arrested a 20-year-old suspected internet fraudster for allegedly defrauding foreign victims, mostly in the United States, of about N1.25bn and several costly electronic gadgets. The suspect, Essien Akpama, was arrested on 5 January 2026 while attempting to board a flight out of Lagos State. Confirming...
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Ecobank Completes Early Repayment of $300m Eurobond

Ecobank Nigeria Limited has fully repaid bondholders who validly tendered their notes ahead of the February 2026 maturity date. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the bank on Tuesday. The PUNCH reports that Ecobank Nigeria had prepaid approximately $245m of its $300m Eurobond, representing more than 80 per cent of the total issuance....
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