BUSINESS

LAGOS, NIGERIA – APRIL 16, 2025: Access Holdings PLC (“the Group”) (Bloomberg: ACCESSCO), a leading African financial services group, today, announced its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024. The Group delivered 88% year-on-year growth in gross earnings, rising from N2.594 trillion in 2023 to N4.878 …

… Akinbode Calls For Reduced Cement Prices For Host Communities BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Chairman of Yewa North Local Government, Ogun State, Hon. Olusola Akinbode, PhD, has appealed to host communities of Dangote Cement Plc (DCP), Ibese-Yewa plant to remain patient as the Ibadan Electricity Distribution …

LAGOS, NIGERIA- Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline, has announced the implementation of a new boarding arrangement aimed at delivering an even more seamless, convenient, and professional travel experience for all passengers. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine and online platform by Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, exercising his authority under Section 59, subsection 2 of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021. As part of the changes, Chief Pius Akinyelure, the Chairman, and …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MARCH, 2025 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit before tax of ₦1.266trilion, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In a bold move to drive industrial growth and enhance food security, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ambar Energia, a leading Brazilian energy company. As part of the collaboration, Ambar Energia will establish power plants across the state. …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has reserved judgment on an appeal filed by Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited (CCNL) against the N186 million penalty imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over alleged misleading trade descriptions and unfair marketing practices. A three-member panel of …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MARCH 19, 2025: In a bold step towards sustainability and digital skills empowerment, Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited (Hydrogen), in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Education District II, has donated a 5KVA solar-powered inverter system to Ikosi Senior High School, Ketu. This initiative provides …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of the sale of petroleum products in Naira. According to a statement e-signed and shared with StarTrend Int’l magazine and online platform by Mr. Sunday Esan, Head of Media Relations, Branding, and Communication, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline and the largest carrier in West and Central Africa, once again showcased its dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by conducting a raffle draw at the prestigious Silverbird Man of the Year 2024 Awards. According to a release e-signed and shared with …