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By Ayomide Oriade Low internet penetration, bad road network and infrastructure deficit were among the hindrances identified to forestall e-commerce success in its early days in Nigeria. This was largely due to the fact that the majority of the country’s population lived in rural areas. This was – and still …

By Seyifunmi Odunuga All arrangements have been concluded for the juju maestro, Akin Moses, fondly called Akin Manchy, to celebrate the birthday of a Juju gospel icon, that has been making waves in the music industry for over a decade. The juju gospel highlife maestro who is set to celebrate …

ABEOKUTA – To standardise the practice of alternate medicine in line with the World Health Organizations (WHO) regulations, the Ogun State Government has concluded arrangements to train 6,500 Traditional Healers and Herbalists across the State. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com …

Tiwa Savage, the celebrated star singer recently caused a stir on the internet as she released some jaw-dropping pictures she took in a waterfall. The singer who just buried her father weeks ago has served hot drips to her fans as she dressed in a swimsuit, exposing her full figure …

IBADAN – Mrs Adejumo Bolanle, wife of the late Moses Adejumo, fondly called Baba Sala is dead. Aged 78. According to her son, son, Adejumo Boisala Emmanuel who posted the sad news on his social page, some hours ago on Thursday, September 16, 2021, said, “And finally, Sala takes a …

LAGOS – The Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank PLC, Herbert Wigwe has been honoured as the ‘Banker of the Year’ at the 2020 Leadership Conference and Awards, held in Abuja, on Thursday, September 9, 2021 The award, according to the organisers of the event was in acknowledgment of his …

AIYETORO-YEWA – Students in public Primary and Secondary Schools have been called upon to uphold commitment and determination in their drive towards excellence in life and career. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Lateef Akintunde, Zonal Information Officer, Yewa North …

LAGOS – The digital lending revenue of Access Bank has increased from N1 billion in the first half of 2019 to N5 billion in the first half of 2021, indicative of a growing appetite and increased adoption of digital lending. According to the Bank, the transaction value grew from N17 …

LAGOS – In furtherance of its commitment to spearhead value-driven mobile and digital banking in Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced the launch of the LIT Application, created to revolutionise the culture and experience of mobile banking in Nigeria. According to a release e-signed by Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group …

LAGOS – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), has released its audited financial results for the period ended June 30, 2021, to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. A review of the results shows a decent performance across key financial metrics against the challenging business environment. This performance reaffirms GTBank’s …