Access Bank voted ‘best digital bank in Africa’ 2020
For its continued investment in digital innovation, Africa’s largest retail bank, Access Bank PLC has been recognized as the ‘Best Digital Bank in Africa’ by Asian Banker. The announcement was made at the Asian Banker Middle East and Africa Regional…
CACovid builds, donates 150-bed isolation centre, medical equipment to Lagos
The Private Sector led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has donated a 150-bed fully equipped isolation facility with medical equipment worth millions of naira to the Lagos State Government, to provide support in the fight against the virus within the state….
With a valuation of $242m, Access ranks 2nd amongst top 500 global banks
Latest ranking of a leading business valuation and strategy consultancy, Brand Finance has placed Nigeria’s largest retail financial giant, Access Bank Plc., as not only one of the top 500 global banking brands, but second with a valuation of $242…
Bankers’ Committee takes over 40 acres National Arts Theatre to build CIP
As part of efforts to take the current Nigerian Nollywood global rating as the second largest movie industry after India’s Bollywood, the Nigerian Bankers’ Committee (NBC) weekend took possession of ownership documents of the National Art Theatre, Igamu from the…
Works yet to start on five gridlock points around Lekki tollgate one month on
Motorists plying the Lekki tollgate in Lagos are yet to see clear signs of assured reconstruction of identified five major traffic crisis points, more than one month after the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu held a comprehensive stakeholders meeting to…
Becoming an intelligent bank today no more an option but necessity—Access Bank chief
Managing Director and Chief Executive of Access Bank Plc., Mr Herbert Wigwe, Thursday opened up at the 2019 Disrupt Summit, a mixed gathering of technology pioneers and start-ups, saying “Becoming an intelligent bank today is not an option but a…
Access Bank to become Africa’s largest, most digital bank on merger—Wigwe
Contrary to trending speculations before now, the Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc., Mr. Herbert Wigwe has cleared the air, saying both his bank on Monday sealed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Diamond Bank Plc regarding a potential…
Access Bank has the right strategy to build upon current momentum—Wigwe
The Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc., Mr. Herbert Wigwe has given fresh assurance that the bank’s economic outlook remains strong and encouraging. Speaking in an interview, he said “Although economic uncertainties and changing regulation present challenges, I believe…
Roles of women in nation building, economy can’t be under-estimated–Access Bank boss
Rising from a recent breakfast meeting organised for businesswomen in Lagos by Access Bank Plc., the Group Managing Director, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, has argued that the role of women in nation building as well as the economy could not be…
Recession, adverse credit conditions impacted Access Bank earnings in 2017–Wigwe
The Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc., Mr. Herbert Wigwe, has given clear explanations on why the return of high yield to investors was affected in the 2017 financial year. In his remarks at the bank’s recent Annual General…
