New dividend policy geared towards banks, shareholders’ protection – Ola Yussuf
Last week, investors in the stock market went into frenzy after the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, directed banks with huge non-performing loans (NPL) and Capital Adequacy Ratio( CAR) below the required standard, not to pay dividend. In this interview, Alhaji Rasheed Ola Yussuf, Managing Director, Trust Yield Securities Limited, threw more light on the new dividend policy, saying that it is meant to protect stakeholders in those banks.
40-yr-old man hangs self in Enugu
A 40-year-old man, Kenneth Ugwuattama, has hanged himself on a tree behind his house, throwing Iheakpu Obollo Afor community in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State into confusion.
Ugbor Gas explosion: Panel visits scene of incident, hospitalised victim
The Justice Peter Isibor-led Administrative Panel of Inquiry on the February 4 Gas Explosion in Ugbor area, in Benin city, has visited the scene of the explosion, a gas station, on a fact-finding mission to unravel the cause of the fatal incident.
November release set for highly anticipated Michelle Obama memoir
A much-awaited memoir by former first lady Michelle Obama will be published in North America on November 13 and will appear simultaneously in 24 languages worldwide.
Guardiola defends Catalonia political symbol
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defended his decision to wear a yellow ribbon in support of jailed Catalan independence leaders after his side beat Arsenal 3-0 to win the League Cup final on Sunday.
Samsung launches new S9 phone with augmented reality features
Samsung unveiled its new flagship smartphone on Sunday with a focus on augmented reality features as it seeks to keep its title as the world’s biggest smartphone maker.
Mama J never die yet ooo, says Tiwa Savage
Nigeria’s sensation,Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, aks Tiwa Savage, has refuted reports that she has died, saying ‘Mama J never die yet ooo’
Nigeria’s league getting better — Onigbinde
Akinade Onigbinde, the Coach of FRSC FC, says Nigeria’s Professional Football League(NPFL) has satisfactorily improved with recent away defeats of home clubs by visiting sides.
KIP, model for aggressive industrialisation of Delta by Okowa—Otuaro
Delta Sate Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, has said the Kwale Industrial Park, KIP, project is model for aggressive industrialisation of Delta State by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who has created enabling environment in Delta State for investors to leverage on.
WAFU Women Cup of Nations: S/Falcons pick bronze
The Super Falcons defeated their Malian counterparts 2-1 on Saturday to emerge the bronze winners of the inaugural WAFU Women Cup of Nations in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
Nasri banned from football
Samir Nasri has been banned from football following the investigation into the intravenous drip treatment he received at a Los Angeles clinic.
