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LAGOS, NIGERIA – November 2, 2024: Access Holdings Plc, one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, has announced its unaudited results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The financial results highlight the group’s continued growth momentum, emphasising resilience and sustainable performance as the Group works to deliver solid returns …

…Says, “It Showcases Ogun’s Economic Resilience, Growth” BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has hailed the reports of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which listed the state among the best in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the country. Speaking during the public …

… Begins Saturday, November 23, and Concludes Sunday, December 1, 2024 BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The people of Ilaro, led by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, MFR, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, are eagerly preparing for the 2024 Oronna …

AKEJA-OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Baba Aladura General and General Overseer of Kings of Peaceland Christian Church (C&S Ayo Ni O) in Akeja-Ota, Ogun State, His Grace, Primate (Dr.) Prophet Adeeke Fadipe Olaonipekun, has called on parents to take on the responsibility of nurturing their children with love, care, …

…Banking Subsidiary Targets November For African Trade Conference LAGOS, NIGERIA – OCTOBER 29, 2024: Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank Plc, has announced a series of initiatives aimed at empowering small businesses across Africa and enhancing intra-African trade. During a recent media roundtable, the leadership team, including …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to inform the Command of the commencement of the year 2025 Hajj exercise, just as it sought support towards a hitch-free operation. The Executive Secretary of the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said that it has not received any payments from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) for the purchase of refined petroleum products. This statement was issued in response to recent claims regarding difficulties in loading products. In …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBESE-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Dangote Cement Plc’s, Ibese Plant, on October 24, 2024, organized a one-day capacity development workshop for its local vendors on the theme “Leveraging DCPI’s Processes and Procedures to Build Viable Local Businesses.” The training was attended by twenty five (25) service providers …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Nigeria’s tax reform is underway with four Executive Bills currently before the National Assembly. These bills are the ‘Nigeria Tax Bill’, which replaces existing tax law with a modern framework; the ‘Nigeria Tax Administration Act Amendment Bill’, which seeks to strengthen the enforcement powers of the …