BUSINESS

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 …

…Commends Governor Abiodun’s Vision For Investment BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Africa’s foremost industrialist and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to construct a multi-billion-dollar seaport in Ogun State, which will be the largest in Nigeria. This ambitious project reflects the state’s growing appeal to …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – March 11, 2025: Lotus Bank has entered a strategic partnership with Inter Lagos FC marking a significant step in the Bank’s commitment to community development and grassroots football. This collaboration underscores Lotus Bank’s dedication to fostering sports excellence and strengthening the local football ecosystem. Inter Lagos FC, …

ITORI, EWEKORO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on Monday, March 17, 2025, disclosed his readiness to invest the whopping sum of $700m in Ogun State in different areas of business, including buidling the largest seaport in Africa at Olokola Free Trade …

…Reveals How Ex-Governor Amosun’s Administration Allegedly Demolished His Cement Factory Twice ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Alhaji Aliko Dangote has reaffirmed his commitment to the revival of the Dangote Cement Plant in Itori, Ogun State, attributing the resumption of the project to the intervention of Governor Dapo Abiodun. During a …

  LAGOS, NIGERIA – MARCH 9, 2025: Access Bank PLC (Access Bank), a leading African bank,has received the IFC EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Green Building Certification for its banking headquarters, called Access Tower, located in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. The EDGE Green Building certification programme, supported by …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Pan African Conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited, (Dangote Group), and its subsidiaries has disclosed that it paid over N402 billion in taxes in 2024, making it the highest taxpayer in the country. Dangote’s Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, declared during a meeting with some senior …