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Ogun State Embarking On Silent Economic Revolution – Abiodun

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his administration in the past over five years has carried out unprecedented turn-around in all the critical sectors of the state economy, describing it as “silent economic revolution”. Over the past five years, his administration has achieved remarkable …

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Osun 2026: Crossroads and Consequences (1)

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE My experience as a Branch Internal Auditor in a now-consolidated commercial bank during the 2000s taught me the importance of accountability and oversight in institutions. In this role, I identified exceptions, assessed their impact, and recommended corrective actions. This skillset has since informed my understanding of …

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Looking Back, I See God’s Hand In Everything – From Poverty To Building A Global Business – Says Wadoye At 64 (+photos)

In this exclusive post-birthday interview with StarTrend Int’l Publisher – AbuSatar Hamed, in Manchester, UK, Alhaji (Chief) Waidi Haruna, fondly called Wadoye, the Bobagunwa of Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, and Chairman/CEO of Wadoye Express Ltd, reflected on his 64-year journey (Tuesday, December 10, 2024), his humble beginnings, and his views on …

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Development Bank Of Nigeria Wins Financial Inclusion Leadership Award 

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) has emerged winner of the Financial Inclusion Leadership Award. This is in recognition of the Bank’s unwavering commitment to fostering access to financing for the Nigerian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).  The award was bestowed on DBN at …

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APWB To Host 2024 Event: “Positioning For Economic Shifts and Global Trends”

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB) is set to host its flagship 2024 event, “Positioning for Economic Shifts and Global Trends.” This eagerly awaited gathering promises to be a marquee occasion, bringing together professionals from the banking, financial services and corporate sectors for an evening of …

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Ogun NUJ Press Week Begins With Thanksgiving Service, December 8

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is set to commence its annual Press Week celebrations on Sunday, December 8, 2024. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. with a Thanksgiving Service at Victory Life Bible Church, Ajebo Road, Abeokuta, …

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FG Not Investigating Air Peace – FCCPC

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says its invitation to Air Peace is simply for an inquiry to understand its price methodology and respond to consumers complaints.  The Director, Surveillance and Investigation, Mrs. Boladale Adeyinka said neither the airline nor the …

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Abiodun Presents N1.054trn Appropriation Bill To Ogun State House Of Assembly (+photos)

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has presented a total of N1,054,542,020,147.47 to the State House of Assembly as the State’s proposed budget for 2025. Speaking at the Assembly’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun said the budget, tagged “Budget of Hope and Prosperity,” is made …

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Abiodun Commissions Newly Renovated Ogun State Assembly Complex (+photos)

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned the newly renovated Ogun State House of Assembly Complex, marking the completion of a 45-year-old structure’s transformation. The project, which was initiated to address the deteriorating condition of the complex, fulfills a promise made by the governor …

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Abiodun To Present 2025 Ogun Appropriation Bill To Assembly, Commissions New OGHA Complex Dec. 4

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The presentation of Ogun State 2025 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly by the State Governor, His Excellency, Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON, earlier scheduled for Friday, Novenber 29, 2024 will now hold on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. A statement signed by the …

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