Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank Plc, has announced a series of initiatives aimed at empowering small businesses across Africa and enhancing intra-African trade. During a recent media roundtable, the leadership team, including Acting GCEO Ms. Bolaji Agbede, and Group Managing Director/CEO, Roosevelt Ogbonna, shared insights on the company’s strategic priorities for …read more →
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Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s War Against Money Laundering, Drug Trafficking
Access Bank PLC has reinforced its dedication to the fight against illicit drug trafficking and money laundering, committing to a closer partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The bank made this commitment at the formal decoration of its Group Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Roosevelt Ogbonna, and Group Chief Conduct and Compliance Officer, …read more →
Bayelsa Govt Approves N61bn Variation on Nembe-Brass Road Project
The Bayelsa State Executive Council has approved N61billion as variation cost on the Nembe-Brass road project. Governor Diri, who disclosed this on Friday during an inspection of the project, said the council at its meeting on Wednesday approved a review of the construction cost, bringing it to N115billion.Twenty of the 21km of the first phase …read more →
Multi-Sectoral Leaders to Grace 8th ACT Foundation Breakfast Dialogue
After seven (7) remarkable years of inspiring actionable solutions, and driving sustainable development in Africa, Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation prepares to convene another transformative Breakfast Dialogue (BFD) on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Breakfast Dialogue has earned its place as a leading platform for thought leadership, and a cornerstone of meaningful conversations, drawing stakeholders …read more →
Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Agboyi-Ketu’s Twin Housing Projects
Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State came alive on Friday, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated a twin housing project in the council. The Governor formally commissioned 170-unit Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights delivered by the council chairman, Hon. Dele Oshinowo, to regenerate and urbanise Ajelogo — a notorious slum situated in the heart of …read more →
Regfyl Raises $1.1 Million to Expand Unified Compliance Platform Across Africa
Nigerian startup Regfyl has raised $1.1 million in pre-seed funding, to enhance its platform aimed at simplifying compliance for businesses. This funding round, led by Rally Cap alongside contributions from Techstars, DCG, Musha Ventures, Africa Fintech Collective, and angel investors, will allow the company to expand its workforce, particularly in sales, engineering, and customer support. Additionally, …read more →
Infrastructure Revolution in Yoruba Land Has Started Says Adeleke …Commends Makinde’s Initiatives
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described Oyo State Governor as a man of vision and a passionate agent of change commending the Governor’s persistence and drive to leave a legacy of infrastructure revolution and innovation to the good people of Oyo State. He said this during the groundbreaking ceremony of the upgraded Samuel Ladoke …read more →
NNPC Ltd/Chevron JV Concludes Conversion of Assets into PIA Terms
…As Partners Eye JV’s 165,000 bopd Oil Production Target by Dec 2024 In line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 provisions of transiting assets from the Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) into PIA terms, the NNPC Ltd and its Joint Venture (JV) partner, Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), have concluded the conversion of five of its …read more →
NLNG’s Energy-Efficient Chartered Vessel, AKTORAS, Arrives Bonny Terminal for Maiden Loading
AKTORAS, a new state-of-the-art and energy-efficient vessel, recently chartered by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has arrived at the Company’s Bonny Terminal for its maiden loading of LNG. According to a statement by the Manager, of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Sophia Horsfall, the charter of the vessel by NLNG’s shipping subsidiary, Bonny Gas Transport Limited …read more →
Access Bank Raises N442 Billion Capital through Syndicated Tier II Facility
In a significant stride towards fostering economic growth, Access Bank PLC, sub-Saharan Africa’s largest bank by customer base, has celebrated a landmark moment in its partnership with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO). The occasion marked the signing of a monumental syndicate Tier II Facility agreement of USD295 million (equivalent of about N442,500,000,000), underscoring a …read more →