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 …
Read More »Religion As A Tool For Development (2)
Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE The influence of the Beveridge Report can be seen in various initiatives worldwide, including Nigeria’s Free Education Programme in Western Nigeria and agricultural programmes in Eastern Nigeria, as well as the adoption of minimum wage concepts. The list is very long and cannot be fully stated …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Tinubu Directs Immediate Implementation Of Pension Increase, Free Healthcare For Retirees
.. Says, “Those Who Served In Uniform Deserve To Retire With Dignity and Peace of Mind” BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate implementation of a long-anticipated pension increase, along with the rollout of free healthcare services for low-income retirees under the …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Cleric Declares Marriage A Divine Institution As Prince Adeniyi Adewale’s Daaughter, Adeyinka Weds Adeshina (+photos)
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Vicar of Christ Bethel’s Anglican Church, Empire Ground, Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, Revd (Canon) Olufemi Akodu, has emphasized that marriage is not man-made, but divinely ordained. According to him, it was God who first instituted marriage by creating Eve from Adam’s rib …
Read More »Why Nigerian Couple’s Wedding Invitation Goes Viral Online
A Nigerian couple has sparked widespread attention online after including a bold and unconventional clause in their wedding invitation. The invitation, which has since gone viral on social media, clearly stated that there would be a church ceremony in the morning – but no reception to follow. In fact, the …
Read More »Access Bank Champions Innovation At STEM Africa Fest 2025
LAGOS, NIGERIA – Access Bank demonstrated its dedication to youth empowerment and digital innovation by sponsoring the fifth edition of STEM Africa Fest. Held at the Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Lagos, the event brought together over 3,000 children for a day of immersive learning and creativity, centered around the theme: …
Read More »Access Bank Launches Clean Water Project in 10 Nigerian Communities
LAGOS, NIGERIA – JULY 30, 2025: As part of its commitment to sustainable development and community well-being, Access Bank has launched the Access Clean Water Project, a transformative initiative aimed at improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in 10 communities across Nigeria. Through the Access Clean Water …
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