Access Holdings Plc (‘the Group’), one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, has announced the commencement of its N351 billion Rights Issue (‘the Offer’). A subset of the Group’s Capital Raising Programme aiming to generate up to US$1.5 billion (One Billion, Five Hundred Million United States Dollars), the Rights Issue is designed to strengthen the …read more →
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Tinubu Flags off Lagos-Calabar N15trn Highway Project
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos, flagged off the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, stating that the project would revolutionize transportation in Nigeria and bolster the unique economic strength of each zone. Tinubu who cut the tape at exactly 6:03pm in Lagos was flanked by Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, Senate President …read more →
Tinubu commends Dangote on Oworonshoki-Apapa Expressway, describes project 10th Wonder of the World
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the newly commissioned Oworonshoki-Apapa Expressway as the Tenth Wonder of the World. This is just as he commended the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, for his selflessness in actualising the project. President Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, enthused that the 37-kilometer road, which commenced in …read more →
Access Holdings, NBDN to Champion Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion at 2024 Conference
The Nigeria Business and Disability Network (NBDN) is set to hold the second edition of The Nigeria Diversity and Inclusion Conference on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. To be hosted by Access Holdings, the conference will serve as a platform for employers to enhance disability confidence, foster inclusion practices, and promote job readiness for people with …read more →
Access Holdings Calls for Responsible Use of AI at Smart Banking Summit
Access Holdings PLC, a leading financial services group, has echoed the need for ethical considerations in using Artificial Intelligence (AI), calling stakeholders in the financial industry to factor its sustainability implications. This call to action was driven by a compelling keynote address delivered by Lanre Bamisebi, Executive Director of IT & Digitalisation at Access Holdings, …read more →
Access Bank Ranked as Nigeria’s ‘Most Valuable Brand’ by Brand Finance
Access Bank has once again been recognised as Nigeria’s most valuable brand, according to the latest data from Brand Finance. The 2024 report reveals a remarkable 73% increase in Access Bank’s brand value, solidifying its position as the most valuable banking brand in Nigeria. This marks the third consecutive year that Access Bank has held …read more →
Access Holdings Celebrates Africa’s Greatness, Innovations and Achievements On Africa Day
In line with the theme for the 2024 celebration of Africa Day, “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa”, Access Holdings is celebrating the positives across the continent. This year’s theme is a poignant reminder of Africa’s diversity …read more →
Clean Cooking: Sahara Group Advocates Investment in LPG Infrastructure Across Africa
Leading sustainable energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Sahara Group, has emphasized the need for infrastructure development and collaboration among all stakeholders to accelerate accessibility, affordability, and adoption of clean cooking solutions in Africa. Speaking in Paris, at the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, organised by the International Energy Agency (IEA), Head, Business Development (Gas), Sahara …read more →
NCC’s Forward-Thinking Initiatives Pave Way for Nigeria’s Digital Advancement – Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida shared insightful remarks at the GSMA Launch of the Nigeria Digital Economy Report, highlighting the commission’s strategic initiatives aimed at empowering Nigeria’s digital future. Addressing long-term challenges in the sector, Maida outlined the NCC’s advocacy efforts, including the push for the designation of …read more →