BUSINESS

Access Holdings Reaffirms Support For Zambia’s Economy (+photos)

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Access HoldingsPLC has pledged its continued support for Zambia’s energy and agriculture sectors, following a courtesy visit and high-level discussion with Zambia’s President, President Hakainde Hichilema at the State House in Lusaka. During the meeting, President Hichilema noted that Zambia currently faces a shortage in power generation …

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HAVAS Red Grows PR, Social and Content Capabilities in West Africa with Launch of HAVAS Red Nigeria

LAGOS, NIGERIA – August 14, 2025 – HAVAS Africa today announced the launch of HAVAS Red Nigeria, expanding the global merged media agency’s presence in West Africa and further strengthening its position across the continent. This follows HAVAS Red’s initial expansion into South Africa in October 2023, Côte d’Ivoire in …

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Oxygen X is Powering Nigerians Through Sustainable Digital Lending 

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Oxygen X Finance Company Limited, the digital lending subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc, is redefining access to credit in Nigeria through bold innovation, sustainable growth, and a clear purpose: to make a positive impact in Africa.  Established as the first standalone digital lending business by a major …

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Access Bank Awarded ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certification For Privacy Information Management

LAGOS, NIGERIA – AUGUST 18, 2025: Access Bank is pleased to announce that it has been certified under ISO/IEC 27701:2019, the global standard for Privacy Information Management Systems. This award demonstrates Access Bank’s consistent commitment to the highest levels of data privacy, security, and compliance. The certification affirms that Access …

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The Alternative Bank Targets Women, Men, Farmers With National Financial Inclusion, Entrepreneurship Drive

LAGOS, NIGERIA – AUGUST 12, 2025 – The Alternative Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading non-interestbanks, has ramped up its efforts to promote economic empowerment and financial inclusion for market traders and smallholder farmers across the country. With a focus on improving access to banking services, the Bank is providing critical …

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Dangote Refinery Denies Shutdown Reports, Maintains PMS Gantry Price At N850

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has debunked recent rumours suggesting a halt in operations, assuring the public and market stakeholders that activities remain fully operational and stable. In an official statement, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer Anthony Chiejina described the reports as false, stressing …

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How Access Bank Is EmpoweringFuture Generations Through Financial Literacy (+photos)

ABUJAON – When the children from Booker Roots Club stepped into an Access Bank branch in Abujaon Wednesday, July 30, 2025, for their special field trip, they were stepping into the beginning of a lifelong journey with money. In many homes, money remains a grown-up topic, something children are not …

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Hydrogen Payment Services Champions E-Waste Sustainability With Tree-Planting Initiative

As part of its growing commitment to environmental sustainability, Hydrogen Payment Services has launched a bold e-waste initiative focused not just on responsible disposal, but on environmental renewal – turning discarded devices into trees. With Nigeria generating over 500 tons of electronic waste annually – making it the largest e-waste …

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Odua Cooperative Boss Unveils Ultra-Modern Food Factory In Ilaro-Yewa, Seeks Government, Community Support To Drive Cassava-Based Economy (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED In an exclusive interview with StarTrend Int’l Magazine and Online Platform, Elder (Chief) Felix Bamidele Ajibode, the President of Odua Cooperative Conglomerate Limited and the Jagunmolu of Iran, in Ogbomoso area of Oyo State, shared deep insights into the establishment of his new pride – an ultra-modern …

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Ogun Govt. Reaffirms Commitment To Cooperatives At Ilaro-Yewa Food Factory Commissioning (+photos)

… Odua Cooperative Conglomerate Earns Praise For South West Initiatives BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, Alhaji Ademola Balogun, has reiterated the state government’s unwavering support for the cooperative movement. Representing Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun at the commissioning of …

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