LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Steering Committee of the Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA 2024) on December 9, 2024 proudly announced the commencement of its two-part event series, designed to spotlight critical issues in the Nigerian entertainment industry and honour trailblazers. According to WOMA 2024 Steering Committee, the first event – …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED In a groundbreaking development for African energy markets, Dangote Refinery, the continent’s largest oil refinery, in partnership with Neptune Oil, has announced its inaugural export of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Cameroon. This milestone highlights the strategic collaboration between Dangote Refinery and Neptune Oil, aimed at fostering …

ILESHA, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA – An appeal has gone to the Agba-Ijesa of Ijesaland to ensure that the principles of equity, fairness and tradition come into play in the selection process of the next Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland. This is contained in an appeal letter drafted by the Ofokutu …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The people of Ilaro and the broader Yewaland community have expressed profound gratitude to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, former President of Nigeria, for his visionary initiative that promises to leave a lasting legacy for generations yet unborn. Chief Obasanjo, accompanied by his …

BY TAYO MABEWEJE ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State is set to usher in a transformative era of economic prosperity, following strategic partnerships spearheaded by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The governor’s proactive efforts to attract international investment have culminated in collaborations with global industry leaders, including JBS, the world’s largest …

…ICPC Official Calls For Collective Action To Eradicate Corruption ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – A call has been made to stakeholders across Nigeria to unite in the fight against corruption, described as an age-old epidemic plaguing society. The plea came from Mr. Idris Kelvin Abu, State Coordinator of the Anti-Corruption …

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Access Holdings Plc (“Access Holdings”) on December 10, 2024, announced that its banking group’s, subsidiary, The Access Bank UK Limited (“the Access UK”) has established its first fully owned subsidiary – The Access Bank Malta Limited, in Malta. The banking licence application has been approved by …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his administration in the past over five years has carried out unprecedented turn-around in all the critical sectors of the state economy, describing it as “silent economic revolution”. Over the past five years, his administration has achieved remarkable …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE My experience as a Branch Internal Auditor in a now-consolidated commercial bank during the 2000s taught me the importance of accountability and oversight in institutions. In this role, I identified exceptions, assessed their impact, and recommended corrective actions. This skillset has since informed my understanding of …

In this exclusive post-birthday interview with StarTrend Int’l Publisher – AbuSatar Hamed, in Manchester, UK, Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna, fondly called Wadoye, the Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, and Chairman/CEO of Wadoye Express Ltd, reflected on his 64-year journey (Tuesday, December 10, 2024), his humble beginnings, and his views on …