Nigerian newspapers review: Only 6 banks pay N1.27trn dividends despite huge profits

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard’s lead headline states that only six banks paid N1.27 trillion in dividends despite declaring huge profits.
Another headline features the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) saying it had cleared 5,000 complaints in five days.
Vanguard also reports that the Debt Management Office (DMO) said Nigeria spent N3.1 trillion on domestic debt servicing in the first quarter of 2026.
Moving to another newspaper, The Guardian reports that insecurity and low return on investment are dragging 18 states back from digital access and connectivity.
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