Herbert Wigwe
11 Feb
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…
11 Feb
Access Bank has said that it is cooperating with United States investigators after a fatal helicopter crash killed its group CEO Herbert Wigwe. Wigwe's wife, son and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, a former chair of Nigerian Exchange Group, were also on board when the Eurocopter EC 130 helicopter in which they were travelling crashed in Nipton, a…
11 Feb
A chopper transporting the CEO of Access Bank and Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, and about five others aboard has crashed in California, United States.
11 Feb
A Chopper transporting the CEO of Access Bank and Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, and about five others aboard has crashed in California, United States.
10 Feb
A chopper transporting Herbert Wigwe, the CEO of Access Bank and Access Holdings, has crashed with him and about five others aboard in California, United States. American news outlet CBS reported that Wigwe's wife, son and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, a former chair of Nigerian Exchange Group also died in the crash. The chopper was headed to…
31 Jan
The Access ART X Prize was created by ART X Collective, the producers of ART X Lagos to give early-career artists from Africa and its Diaspora opportunity to develop their art, and also have intention of setting them up for the highest levels of success on the global stage.
3 Dec
Recently, Access Bank Plc. hosted the grand launch of a two-volume book by Justice Amina Adamu Augie (rtd), titled, Wisdom and Integrity: The Legacy of Honourable Justice Amina Adamu Augie JSC CON Through Her Judgments.
28 Nov
Founder of Wigwe University, Herbert Wigwe has said that the tertiary institution is committed to local excellence and global impact by providing world-class education. He explained that the institution has been established to nurture fearless leaders and would change the narrative about the African continent in all areas. He noted, “The project's major focus is…
12 Nov
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.
11 Nov
Access Holdings has deepened its collaboration with the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) by sponsoring 2023 Globe Awards ‘Best Short Film’ category.
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The Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe (HOW) Foundation, Wigwe University, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Future Map Africa and Ascend Studios Foundation are perfecting strategies for the Global Tech Africa...
9 Oct 2023
Currently, success is often measured by personal achievements and wealth. However, there are individuals who stand out not just for their accomplishments, but for their commitment to giving back to society. Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank Plc., Herbert Wigwe, is one such individual. His dedication to education and his vision for a…
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