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 …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) has emerged winner of the Financial Inclusion Leadership Award. This is in recognition of the Bank’s unwavering commitment to fostering access to financing for the Nigerian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).  The award was bestowed on DBN at …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB) is set to host its flagship 2024 event, “Positioning for Economic Shifts and Global Trends.” This eagerly awaited gathering promises to be a marquee occasion, bringing together professionals from the banking, financial services and corporate sectors for an evening of …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is set to commence its annual Press Week celebrations on Sunday, December 8, 2024. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. with a Thanksgiving Service at Victory Life Bible Church, Ajebo Road, Abeokuta, …