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BUA Foods proposes record N504 billion dividend

BUA Foods proposed a record N504 billion dividend after profit nearly doubled in 2025, with founder Abdul Samad Rabiu set to pocket about $323 million.

Nigerian newspapers review: US warns over Christian attacks

US Congressman Riley Moore leads today's Nigerian newspapers review, warning that Christian killings in Plateau and Kaduna could damage Nigeria's relationship with the United States.

Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Senate confirmed Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance...

Senate Urges Tinubu to Remove CAC Boss Over Repeated Snub of Lawmakers

KEY POINTS The Senate has urged President Tinubu to sack CAC Registrar-General Hussaini Magaji...

Tinubu Signs New Electoral Law to Prepare Nigeria for 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment Bill into law to...

Senate Warns Against Delays, Demands Full Release of Defence Funds

KEY POINTS The Senate has warned that delays in implementing the defence budget could...

Senate Rejects Mandatory Real-Time E-Transmission of Election Results

KEY POINTS Senate rejected a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission of election results...

Senate Sets Up Panel to Harmonise Views on Electoral Bill

Nigeria’s Senate has formed a bipartisan committee to consolidate lawmakers’ views on proposed Electoral Act amendments, with a report due within 48 hours.

Nigeria’s Senate Confirms 64 Ambassadorial Nominees

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed 64 career and non-career ambassadorial nominees submitted by...

Tinubu Seeks Senate Backing for Troop Deployment to Benin

Tinubu asks the Senate to approve a Benin troop deployment after a failed coup sparked an urgent request for military support

Senate Probes Ministers on Failed School Safety Plan

The Senate has intensified its probe into the safe school initiative as rising attacks renew concerns over funding, oversight and stalled protection efforts

Why Senate Should Reject Omokri Nomination – Onoh

Onoh asks the Senate to reject Reno Omokri’s ambassadorial nomination, warning it could damage Nigeria’s credibility abroad

Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.15 Trillion Domestic Borrowing Plan

Senate approves Tinubu’s N1.15 trillion domestic borrowing to fund the 2025 budget deficit and sustain critical government programmes.

Amupitan Pledges Credible Elections, Says Losers Will Congratulate Winners

INEC chair Joash Amupitan promises credible elections where losers congratulate winners under his leadership.

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BUA Foods proposes record N504 billion dividend

BUA Foods proposed a record N504 billion dividend after profit nearly doubled in 2025, with founder Abdul Samad Rabiu set to pocket about $323 million.

Nigerian newspapers review: US warns over Christian attacks

US Congressman Riley Moore leads today's Nigerian newspapers review, warning that Christian killings in Plateau and Kaduna could damage Nigeria's relationship with the United States.

Nigeria’s next-gen satellites set for 2028 launch

NIGCOMSAT Managing Director Jane Egerton-Idehen says Nigeria's satellite program has entered its execution phase, with two new satellites set for launch in 2028 and 2029.

Edun targets 7 percent annual Nigeria GDP growth

Finance Minister Olawale Edun says Nigeria is targeting 7 percent annual GDP growth and needs $14 billion yearly to bridge its infrastructure gap.