Access Bank Plc, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of African Banking Corporation (Tanzania) Limited (BancABC Tanzania) in line with its strategic expansion goals. This milestone follows the Bank’s initial announcement in July 2023 and marks yet another step in its journey to become the world’s most respected African Bank. In a statement, Access Bank, said: “With the …

Access Bank Group, has partnered with Mastercard to expand access to cross-border payments and remittances to and from the continent, bringing Africa closer to the global economy. By leveraging the network and treasury capabilities of Mastercard Move, Access Bank, through its cutting-edge Access Africa platform shall empower individuals and businesses to enjoy instant, traceable, seamless, and cost-effective international transactions. Effective …

Access Bank will acquire the National Bank of Kenya from the KCB Group, its second acquisition of a Kenyan bank in under five years. After purchasing Transnational Bank Limited. in 2019, this is the Nigerian lender’s second acquisition in Kenya. In a statement filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday, Access Holdings’ Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi announced that the deal’s …

The federal government has entered into a new partnership with Access Bank to guarantee access to funds for Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria through an SME focused initiative tagged “YouThrive by Access”. The aim is to facilitate job creation to cut Nigeria’s high unemployment rate. Head of non-financial services, emerging businesses at Access Bank, Chioma Ogwo said …

I did not set out to write on this; I could not have. I already had something else to write about. But as is always with journalism and opinion writing, never say never. Events conspire to happen in such dizzying fashions that they make nonsense of your plan. And as they happen, you have to respond to what is topical …

The Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc,  Mr. Herbert Wigwe, is feared died in a chopper crash in California, the United States of America. The accident happened on Friday evening. Here are 10 things to know about him: 1. Herbert Wigwe died at the age of 58. He was born on 15th August 1966. 2. He had a degree …

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, is feared dead in a helicopter crash on Friday evening. According to The Will, the accident was reported to have happened in California near the Nevada border, United States of America. There are also reports that his wife and son were also onboard the ill-fated helicopter. New York Times …

Santa came early for Access Bank customers as the top financial institution unveils exciting rewards and mouth-watering discounts on its products to excite and enhance the joy and spirit of the festive season. The campaign will reward customers with cash prizes up to N1million, Shopping vouchers, huge discounts and exciting freebies from today till the end of December, 2023. Speaking …

Access Bank has launched two new consumer credit cards: the Access Bank American Express® Gold Card and the Metal Platinum® Card. These are the first American Express Cards to be issued in Nigeria. By launching these Cards, Access Bank improves its overall offering to its retail and private bank customers, who can now enjoy the Membership Rewards® loyalty programme and …

The United Nations Children’s Fund has said that it is mobilising resources to improve access to quality education by the poor and vulnerable children in Kaduna State. During the annual UNICEF-Access Bank Charity Shield Polo Tournament, at Fifth Chukker Country Polo Club in Kaduna on Sunday, UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Cristian Munduate said that education is very important …