The Nigerian government’s tentative plan to take custody of unclaimed dividends belonging to private shareholders
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
