8 h. ago Access Bank Admits Staff Privacy Breach, Says Incident Under Investigation

Access Bank has confirmed that an incident involving a former Contact Centre Agent, accused of filming colleagues in the bathroom, was under investigation by the appropriate authorities. In a statement, the bank said it was cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation, emphasising its zero-tolerance stance on harassment and violations of privacy. “Our attention has been […]

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29 h. ago Access Bank Staff Secretly Films Female Colleagues In Restroom

A former Quality Assurance Specialist at Access Bank’s contact centre in Oniru, Lagos State, Stephen Ifeanyichukwu Ejezie, has been accused of secretly filming his female colleagues while they used the restrooms. A report by Foundation For Investigative Journalism (FIJ) reported that Ejezie was caught in the female restroom around 1:30am last Wednesday. Multiple sources noted […]

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6 d. ago Police Probe Killing Of Comfort Omoge’s Grandson By Scavenger In Ondo

Following the tragic death of Prince OgoOluwa Omoge, grandson of the late music icon, Comfort Omoge, the Ondo State Police Command said it has commenced an investigation into the incident. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident reportedly occurred on Friday along the Ayeka/Igbokoda Expressway in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area. While it was gathered that a […]

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9 d. ago Explainer: Why Access Bank has the lowest profit among its peers

Among Nigeria’s top-tier banks—First Holdco, Access Holdings, UBA, Zenith Bank, and GTCO—Access Holdings posted the lowest net income in 2024. read more Explainer: Why Access Bank has the lowest profit among its peers

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1 week ago We’re Working With Interpol, We’ll Bring CBEX Perpetrators To Justice – EFCC Assures Nigerians

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced investigation into the alleged N1.3tn stolen through a digital investment platform, Crypto Bank Exchange. EFCC assured Nigerians that the anti-graft agency, in collaboration with International Criminal Police Organisation and other international partners are currently investigating the incident. Recall that many Nigerians lamented over sudden crash of the ponzi […] The post We’re Working With Interpol, We’ll Bring CBEX Perpetrators To Justice – EFCC Assures Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Access Bank gets final approval for Kenya’s National Bank takeover

The Central Bank of Kenya and the National Treasury have given the green light for Nigerian lender Access Bank PLC to acquire the struggling National Bank of Kenya, marking a key step forward in the nearly year-long acquisition process. The approval, announced on Monday, brings Access Bank closer to finalising its purchase of 100 percent Read More

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2 w. ago Pascal Dozie: A life of banking success, entrepreneurial triumph

Bankers, business moguls, others pay glowing tributes   By Merit Ibe and Chinwendu Obienyi Pascal Dozie, a towering figure in Nigeria’s banking sector and entrepreneurial spheres, passed on yesterday, an eve to his 86th birthday. The Founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc (which has merged with Access Bank) and a former chairman of MTN […] The post Pascal Dozie: A life of banking success, entrepreneurial triumph appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago World Bank moves to close digital gap for 2.6 billion people

The World Bank is working to connect 2.6 billion people still offline, leaning on digital solutions to narrow a persistent divide. Recently, its second annual Global Digital Summit gathered public and private leaders to refine this push, tapping the bank’s 80-year track record to lift access. A statement obtained from its website on Saturday detailed Read More

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3 w. ago Stakeholders push for gender inclusivity in finance, economic growth

By Chukwuma Umeorah Access Bank Plc, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Zambia’s Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, among other stakeholders, have reiterated the need for women to take ownership of their economic power and drive financial inclusion for sustainable prosperity.  Speaking at the Access Bank International Women’s Day Conference in Lagos, the stakeholders emphasised that […] The post Stakeholders push for gender inclusivity in finance, economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack

Gunmen struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State when they hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all the passengers on board. The assailants, however, abandoned a toddler who was also in the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify […] The post Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Access Bank, Stakeholders Champion Women’s Economic Inclusion

Access Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Zambia’s vice president, Mutale Nalumango, among other stakeholders, have reiterated the need for women to take ownership of their economic power and drive financial inclusion for sustainable prosperity. Speaking at the Access Bank International Women’s Day Conference held in Lagos, the stakeholders emphasised that gender inclusivity is […]

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3 w. ago 24 hours after lessor seizes Green Africa planes, airline buys aircraft

Barely 24 hours after Green Africa was grounded following the retrieval of all its three aircraft by its lessor, ACIA Aero Leasing, the airline in collaboration with Access Bank has procured an aircraft. The airline made this known through a statement signed by its media officer, Omolara Kehinde, and made available to our correspondent on Read More

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4 w. ago Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies

Tribune Online Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies NIGERIAN banks are increasingly relying on costly short-term commercial papers (CPs) to address liquidity challenges as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) enforces stringent cash reserve policies, driving up deposit costs, Bloomberg reports. Access Holdings Plc, Nigeria’s largest bank by assets, the Providus Bank Limited N100.00 billion Commercial Paper Programme registration of the NOVA Merchant […] Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies Tribune Online

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