The N190 billion unclaimed dividend goldmine

    Adeniyi Bamgboye | Opinion | May 05, 2026    
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Imagine walking into a dusty room in your family home and discovering an old, forgotten trunk filled with cash. For many Nigerians, this isn't just a flight of fancy; it is a documented financial reality that has reached staggering proportions. Currently, over ₦190 billion in unclaimed dividends is sitting in the Nigerian capital market, waiting for its rightful owners to step forward. This massive sum represents profit distributions from successful companies that never reached the shareholders, largely because the bridge between the firms and their investors was broken by outdated records, changed addresses, or the simple passage of time.

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