The shareholders of Access Holdings Plc have backed the group’s plan to establish a capital raising programme of US$1.5b as well as the subset initiative to raise up to N365b, specifically, through a Rights Issue of ordinary shares to its shareholders.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) requires tier 1 banks to raise their Capital (defined as share capital plus share premium) to N500 billion. The options available to banks are right are a private placement, a public offer to the general public and a right issue for existing shareholders.

The way in which the high and mighty in Nigeria were weeping during the nights of tribute for Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who, at the time of his demise, was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings, is reminiscent of how North Koreans openly wept when their leader Kim Jong-il passed away in 2011

Co-founder of Access Bank Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede has been named chairman of Access Holdings following the death of CEO Herbert Wigwe. Wigwe, his wife and his son were among six people who died in a helicopter crash in California, United States last month. Abimbola Ogunbajo, former President of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, was also aboard the…

The relentless expansion drive of Access Holdings has become a beacon of economic growth and development in Africa, contributing to the transformation of emerging markets and positioning the institution as a key player on the global stage.

The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer of the company.

Access Holdings has named Bolaji Agbede as acting CEO, days after its former boss Herbert Wigwe died in a helicopter crash in the United States. “The appointment of Ms. Agbede is in alignment with our robust succession planning practices," said Abubakar Jimoh, the chairman of Access Holdings. "We are strongly convinced that Ms. Agbede, being…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has described the death of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, as a big loss to the Nigerian banking industry. Wigwe died along with his wife and son in a helicopter crash in California near the Nevada border, United States of America. In a statement on…

Access Holdings on Sunday confirmed that its group CEO Herbert Wigwe died in a helicopter crash in the United States. "Dr. Wigwe died alongside his wife and son on Friday, February 9, 2024 in a helicopter accident in the United States of America," said Sunday Ekwochi, Access Holdings company secretary, in a statement. "The entire…

Access Holdings is leaving no stone unturned in advancing the course of a prosperous Africa. This long-standing commitment is underscored by its mission to empower the next generation of African creatives through the transformative power of art.

Access Holdings has deepened its collaboration with the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) by sponsoring 2023 Globe Awards ‘Best Short Film’ category.

Access Holdings, a trailblazing financial institution, and ART X Collective, a leading cultural enterprise, have announced commencement of the highly anticipated entry call for the Access ART X Prize 2023.