The Alternative Bank, Utiva Partner On Scholarships To Boost Digital Skills For Women

LAGOS, NIGERIA – OCTOBER 27, 2025 – The Alternative Bank (‘AltBank’) has announced the launch of The Alternative Bank-Utiva Women in Tech Scholarship, a landmark initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs with digital skills, innovation design, and business growth training. The announcement was made during a high-level virtual convening held …

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Dangote Cement Reports 165% Surge In EPS, Reinforces Market Leadership Across Africa

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Dangote Cement Plc has posted an impressive financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, recording a 164.8% surge in earnings per share (EPS) from ₦16.55 to ₦43.80. The strong results underscore the company’s resilient operations, efficient cost management, and successful expansion …

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FCAIB Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Physical and Digital Library Systems

…Provost Atungwu Receives Nigeria Library Association, Oyo State Chapter BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  IBADAN, NIGERIA – Monday, October 27, 2025: The Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), Prof. Jonathan J. Atungwu, has reaffirmed the College’s commitment to strengthening both its physical and electronic library systems to enhance students’ …

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FCAIB Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency, Accountability in 2025 Capital Projects Bids Opening (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), Prof. Jonathan J. Atungwu, has reaffirmed the College’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and fairness in all procurement processes. According to a statement e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l Magazine and …

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FCAIB Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Physical and Digital Library Systems

…Provost Atungwu Receives Nigeria Library Association, Oyo State Chapter BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, NIGERIA – Monday, October 27, 2025: The Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), Prof. Jonathan J. Atungwu, has reaffirmed the College’s commitment to strengthening both its physical and electronic library systems to enhance students’ …

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Dangote Refinery Set To Become World’s Largest With 1.4 Million BPD Capacity, Projects $55bn Annual Revenue, Commends Tinubu’s Reforms

…Plans NGX Listing to Empower Nigerians BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to expand the Dangote Petroleum Refinery from its current 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) capacity to a massive 1.4 million bpd, positioning it as the largest …

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Access Holdings Reports ₦2.5 Trillion Gross Earnings in H1 2025

LAGOS, NIGERIA- OCTOBER 24, 2025: Access Holdings Plc (“the Group” or “the Company”)  today announced its half-year audited financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025. According to a release e-signed by  Sunday Ekwochi, Company Secretary, and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine and online platform by the media …

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Morgan Omodu: The Measure Of A Life

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE I was a year ahead of Temidayo Morgan Omodu at the University of Ilorin. We were from separate departments: Morgan, Mathematics Education, and I, Statistics, in the Faculty of Science. Prior to our meeting, I had been invited by Bashir Tayo Lawal, then President of the …

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Why I Sacked Chief of Defence Staff,  Other Service Chiefs – President Tinubu Explains

ABUJA, NIGERIA – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep appreciation to the outgoing Service Chiefs for their selfless service and unwavering commitment to national security, while announcing a major shake-up in the leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces. In a statement shared via his 𝕏 …

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Chairman, Nigerian Community Greater Manchester, Alhaji Abiola Kumoye Calls for Establishment of Nigerian Consulate in Manchester at 65th Independence Anniversary Celebration

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – Saturday, October 11, 2025 – In a heartfelt address marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Chairman of the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester (NCGM), Alhaji Abiola Kumoye, made a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a Nigerian Consulate in Greater Manchester …

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