6 h. ago Access Bank Pushes For Investment In Financial Infrastructure For Africa’s Sustainable Growth

The managing director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna highlighted the need for Africa to take control of its economic destiny by fostering deeper collaboration, investing in financial infrastructure, and creating homegrown solutions that drive sustainable growth. Ogbonna stated this at the maiden Africa Trade Conference, a platform dedicated to unlocking the continent’s vast trade […]

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5 d. ago Access Bank unveils solar financing to power Nigeria’s health sector

By Chukwuma Umeorah Access Bank Plc has introduced a solar energy financing model to facilitate sustainable energy supply across Nigeria’s health sector, offering medical facilities as an alternative to costly and unreliable grid power. The ‘Solar for Health’ initiative is designed to provide hospitals, laboratories, and other healthcare facilities with affordable financing options to install […] The post Access Bank unveils solar financing to power Nigeria’s health sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Empowering women, empowering economies: Bridging Africa’s financial clarity gap for sustainable SME growth

As we mark International Women’s Day on March 8, it is a good time to spotlight the critical role women read more Empowering women, empowering economies: Bridging Africa’s financial clarity gap for sustainable SME growth

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7 d. ago Wigwe University reaffirms commitment to excellence, innovation

Wigwe University has reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and transformative leadership at its inaugural Founder’s Day Lecture, held recently, in honour of its visionary founder, Dr Herbert Wigwe. The event paid tribute to the late former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank and Access Holdings Plc, who tragically passed away last year Read More

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8 d. ago Wigwe University holds Founder’s Day lecture, restates commitment to excellence, innovation

Tribune Online Wigwe University holds Founder’s Day lecture, restates commitment to excellence, innovation   WIGWE University has held its inaugural Founder’s Day Lecture in honour and memory of its founder, Dr Herbert Wigwe, the former Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank and Access Holdings Plc, who tragically passed away last year alongside his wife, Mrs Chizoba Wigwe, and son, Mr Chizi Wigwe. The lecture, held recently, provided the […] Wigwe University holds Founder’s Day lecture, restates commitment to excellence, innovation Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Moniepoint to deploy 5 million AfriGO cards in financial inclusion boost

Moniepoint Incorporated will leverage its extensive reach and robust infrastructure to bridge the financial inclusion gap in Nigeria to distribute read more Moniepoint to deploy 5 million AfriGO cards in financial inclusion boost

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1 week ago Activist Cautions Federal Gov’t Against Importation Of Food Items

The Executive Director of Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro), AbdulRazaq Hamzat has warned the federal government against the danger of continued importation of subsidised agricultural commodities. Hamzat, during an interview with LEADERSHIP in Ilorin, Kwara State, warned that the policy is crippling Nigeria’s agro-industry, discouraging investment, and pushing the country toward food insecurity. While the […]

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1 week ago Keystone Bank Wins Best Bank In ‘CSR Initiatives For Women’ Award

Keystone Bank Limited has won the award for Best Bank in CSR Initiatives for Women Empowerment at the prestigious Africa Bank 4.0 Awards 2025 in Accra, Ghana. The Africa Bank 4.0 Awards organised by BII World celebrates excellence in the African banking sector, recognizing institutions that are driving innovation, sustainability, and financial empowerment. According to […]

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1 week ago Transformative economic growth for Africa: Unlocking potential for sustainable prosperity

Africa is often described as the continent of opportunity, a place brimming with untapped resources, a youthful population, and immense read more Transformative economic growth for Africa: Unlocking potential for sustainable prosperity

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1 week ago Experts Push Policy Reforms To Boost Renewable Energy Investments

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector have called for stronger legal and policy frameworks to boost investments and accelerate the country’s transition to clean energy. This was the focus at the first Legal and Policy Dialogue on Renewable Energy, co-hosted by Natural Justice, Just Energy Transition Africa (JETA), and the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria […]

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2 w. ago At Cameroon Meeting, Elumelu Seeks Strategic Partnership To Boost African Economy

The chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, and Heirs Holdings Group Tony Elumelu, has emphasised the need for a strategic and collaborative approach to drive sustainable economic growth across the African continent. According to him, to see the kind of growth needed in Cameroon specifically and in Africa generally, governments, private sector leaders, and […]

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2 w. ago Sterling Bank and Sun King Partner to Expand Access to Solar Energy in Nigeria

[Lagos, Nigeria], January 30th, 2025 – Sterling Bank Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced an exciting partnership with Sun King, Nigeria’s leading home and business solar company. This partnership is designed to provide affordable solar energy products and flexible financing options to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and households across Nigeria. Sterling Bank customers Read More

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2 w. ago From newcomer to key player: Zone’s steady ascent in Nigeria’s payment landscape

Zone’s entry into Nigeria’s payment ecosystem introduced a revolutionary concept: a blockchain-powered payment infrastructure designed specifically for financial institutions. In read more From newcomer to key player: Zone’s steady ascent in Nigeria’s payment landscape

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2 w. ago Access Bank restores transactions after customers experience service disruptions

Access Bank Plc has fully restored services on its electronic banking platforms following a disruption that left many customers frustrated read more Access Bank restores transactions after customers experience service disruptions

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2 w. ago Sterling Bank, Sun King partner to expand access to solar energy in Nigeria

Sterling Bank Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has announced a strategic partnership with Sun King, a global leader in solar read more Sterling Bank, Sun King partner to expand access to solar energy in Nigeria

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2 w. ago Niger: NANTS, AGRA project empower 367,000 farmers in three years

Tribune Online Niger: NANTS, AGRA project empower 367,000 farmers in three years The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) have concluded a three-year Agricultural intervention project in Niger, empowering about 367,000 small holder farmers. Dr. Ken Ukaoha, National President of NANTS, Dr. Ken Ukaoha made the disclosure during the NANT/Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) project evaluation, sign-of and sustainability plan workshop in Minna. The […] Niger: NANTS, AGRA project empower 367,000 farmers in three years Tribune Online

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2 w. ago United Capital Infrastructure Fund pays out N1.98bn in 2024 dividends

United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF) distributed N1.98 billion to investors for the 2024 financial year. The fund, operated by United read more United Capital Infrastructure Fund pays out N1.98bn in 2024 dividends

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3 w. ago Wigwe estate: Father, cousin challenge court judgment on administrators

An appeal has been filed to challenge a ruling by the Lagos State High Court in the ongoing legal dispute over the estate of the late former Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe. The appellants, Pastor Shyngle Wigwe (the late banker’s father) and Christian Wigwe (his cousin) are contesting Read More

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3 w. ago Kano Female Students Encouraged To Take Courses In Engineering

Female science students in Kano have been encouraged to take courses in engineering to balance gender domination in the field. Commemorating the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Thursday in Kano, Moses Agbara, the Director of Programs at the Youth Initiative for Sustainable Human Development in Africa, said they are in […]

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3 w. ago Access Holdings, NIBUCAA conduct HIV tests for 2,000 participants

The Nigerian Business Coalition Against AIDS partnered with Access Holdings to provide free HIV testing to over 2,000 participants at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2025 to promote public health and reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country. According to a statement, the initiative, which took place recently in Lagos also sensitised more Read More

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