Former Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Doreen Chizoba, and son Chizzy were laid to rest in a private mausoleum on the grounds of Wigwe University, the institution Dr. Wigwe founded in Isiokpo, Rivers State. A somber mood filled the air as mourners gathered at the Redeemed Christian Church of God …
Read More »Aliko Dangote Names 120km Refinery Road after Herbert Wigwe
Nigerian business mogul and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has named the largest road network to Dangote Refinery after the late founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Holdings, Herbert Wigwe. On Monday, Dangote who could not hold back his tears, announced this in his condolence speech at …
Read More »Access Bank Reacts to Herbert Wigwe’s Fatal Accident, Says Cooperating with US
Access Bank says it is cooperating with US authorities who are investigating the fatal helicopter crash that led to the death of the bank’s chief executive, Herbert Wigwe. In its first reaction since the news of the crash went viral on Saturday, the bank did not confirm that Mr Wigwe, …
Read More »Nigerians, Businesses Mourn as Access Holdings’ Herbert Wigwe, Wife, Son, Ogunbanjo Died in Air Crash
Corporate Nigeria was thrown into mourning, yesterday, by the death of one of the nation’s leading bankers and Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and former President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, in a plane crash in the United States of America. Corporate …
Read More »Access Bank UK To Begin Operations in Hong Kong, Gets Approval
In a significant milestone towards realising its five-year strategic plan, Access Bank UK, the wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank PLC, has received approval to commence operations in Hong Kong. The approval, granted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, stands as a testament to Access Group’s international capabilities and strategic partnerships. …
Read More »Access Bank, Afreximbank Sign $170m Caribbean Investment Deal
Access Bank in partnership with Export Development in Africa (FEDA) signed a $220 million capital mobilisation deal with Afreximbank for investment in the Caribbean and broadly in the CARICOM financial services sector. Group managing director, Access Corporation, Herbert Wigwe, disclosed this at the ongoing 2023 AfriCaribbean trade and investment forum …
Read More »Access Holdings Raises Funds to Secure Brighter Future for African Children at UK Polo Day
Access Holdings, a leading African finance institution committed to making a difference, has once again demonstrated its dedication to ensuring children have the chance to access quality education. Through its recent Polo Day, held at the esteemed Guards Polo Club in Windsor, United Kingdom, the group secured pledges for the …
Read More »Regulators Approves Access Bank Zambia, African Banking Corporation Merger
Access Holdings Plc (Access Holdings) has announced that Access Bank Zambia Limited, a subsidiary of its subsidiary, Access Bank Plc, has received final regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Zambia for the acquisition and merger of African Banking Corporation Zambia Limited (Atlas Mara Zambia) into its operations. Access Holdings had …
Read More »Access Bank to Acquire Kenya’s Sidian Bank 83.4% Stake for N15 Billion
Access Bank Plc has entered into an agreement to acquire the entire 83.4 per cent equity stake held by Centum Investment Plc, a Kenyan-based investment company, in Sidian Bank Ltd, for the sum of about N15 billion ($37 million). Access Bank disclosed the acquisition in a statement sent to the …
Read More »Access Holdings’ Future Strategy would Promote Intra, Inter African Trade – Wigwe
Access Holdings Plc says it has started operations with initial portfolio companies. The firm said its future strategy would promote intra and inter African trade. It said in a statement that the corporation, which builds on Access Bank’s scale and ethical standards, would have portfolio companies with significant complementarities to …
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