ABEOKUTA: Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has tasked the Association of Professional Women Engineers (APWEN) to be role models by encouraging younger girls to take up challenging careers like their male counterparts, describing engineering as a notable profession that is worthwhile. Engr. Salako-Oyedele gave this charge while receiving …

By AbuSatar Hamed IBADAN: Sequel to the recent royal approval granted by His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Kabiyesi Alayeluwa Oba Saliu Adetunji, (Aje Ogungunniso 1) eight female chiefs have been promoted in the traditional chieftaincy lineage in Ibadanland. Among the newly-elevated chiefs is Chief (Mrs.) Aminat Bolupe Aramide, …

By AbuSatar Hamed ABUJA: The Federal Government’s policies and programmes aimed at promoting financial inclusion remain key to the actualization of President Muhammadu Buhari’s promise of lifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. According to a release signed and made available to StarTrend …

ABEOKUTA: The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. (Mrs.) Noimot Salako-Oyedele has restated the present administration’s commitment to the welfare of its residents and their personal prosperity. According to a release signed and made availa!e to StarTrend Int’l magazine & www.startrendinternational.com by Oluwaseun Boye, Press Officer, Office of the Deputy Governor, …

NEW YORK, USA: Access Bank Plc., the Nigeria’s sustainability champion, on Monday September 23, 2019 launched the Global Principles for Responsible Banking as one of the Founding Signatories alongside other global banks. This is a further commitment to strategically align its business with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris …

The Barcelona striker, Lionel Messi has won the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award on Monday September 23, 2019 for a record of sixth time, while Megan Rapinoe won her first at a lavish ceremony at Milan’s iconic Teatro all Scala on Monday September 23, 2019. Messi, the Argentina …

LOKOJA: The Kogi Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Sanusi Yahaya, has said that over 150 communities have been submerged following a recent flood in nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State. Yahaya disclosed this while addressing newsmen after a stakeholders meeting at the State Emergency Operation Centre …

Pastor Ken Akinmade of Christ Church, London, UK on Sunday September 22, 2019 said there is a concerted effort by some people in power to bring down the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Pastor Akinmade said that some of the people who were working frantically to drag the name and …

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that it is regrettable there are traders in Nigeria and African sub region who simply do not play by the rules. Buhari stated this recently when a delegation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry from Nigeria and West Africa paid him a courtesy visits in …

ABUJA: President Muhammadu Buhari, has said that many of the conflicts in Nigeria are caused by intra-group violence, but was disappointed that the UN rapporteur on violence in Nigeria was silent on the intra-group violence across the country. According to the President’s spokesman, Garba ShehuShehu, in a statement, said ShehuSheh, …