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Cash remains vital amid digital payments surge — Access Bank GM

Nigeria’s digital payments landscape is expanding rapidly, yet cash continues to play an indispensable role in economic activity, supporting financial inclusion and operational efficiency across various segments of the economy. This observation was made by the General Manager and Group Head of Retail Operations at Access Bank Plc, Abraham Aziegbe. He spoke ahead of the […]

Access Bank nears final stages of National Bank of Kenya acquisition
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Access Bank partners Akwa Ibom to fight cancer

Access Bank Plc and Akwa Ibom State government, in collaboration with Help the Woman Initiative, have launched Project UWUS (Unstoppable Woman, Unbreakable Spirit), a cervical cancer awareness and screening campaign aimed at saving lives and empowering women across Akwa Ibom State. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the state, with […]

Access Bank nears final stages of National Bank of Kenya acquisition
Business

Youth , diaspora-led growth key to Africa’s future, says Access Bank

Access Bank has reiterated its dedication to enhancing Africa–Caribbean economic ties, emphasizing youth and diaspora-driven growth, at the recently concluded Intra-African Trade Fair 2025. Addressing a high-level session on “The Global Africa We Want: Business Collaboration Without Borders,” CEO of Access Bank Caribbean Expansion, Sunmbo Olatunji, highlighted the need for Africa to harness its demographic […]

Access Bank nears final stages of National Bank of Kenya acquisition
Banking

Access Bank reaffirms commitment to Africa-Caribbean trade

Access Bank Plc has renewed its commitment to strengthening trade ties between Africa and the Caribbean. In a statement on Tuesday, the bank said its active participation in the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2025, held in Grenada, demonstrated this resolve. The event brought together high-profile leaders and stakeholders from both regions, including former President […]

Access Bank nears final stages of National Bank of Kenya acquisition
Banking

Access Bank expands global footprint with AfrAsia acquisition

Access Bank Plc, through its wholly owned subsidiary Access Bank UK Limited, has completed the acquisition of a 76% majority stake in AfrAsia Bank Limited, a Mauritius-based commercial bank known for connecting banking services across Africa, Asia, and international markets. The deal, which secured all necessary regulatory approvals from the Bank of Mauritius and the […]

Access Bank nears final stages of National Bank of Kenya acquisition
Business

Access Bank partner Deloitte to grow SMEs

Access Bank Plc has teamed up with global consultancy firm Deloitte to launch a nationwide SME Business Clinic, aiming to strengthen Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises. This partnership will provide entrepreneurs with expert guidance, improved access to finance, and practical market insights to help their businesses grow. The initiative, recently launched simultaneously in Lagos and […]

Access Bank nears final stages of National Bank of Kenya acquisition
News

Access Bank nears final stages of National Bank of Kenya acquisition

Nigeria’s Access Bank is in the final stages of completing its acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya from KCB Group, Kenya’s largest bank, five months after the deal was initially expected to close. The acquisition marks a significant step in Access Bank’s strategy to expand its footprint across Africa, boosting its presence in Kenya […]

Access Bank nears final stages of National Bank of Kenya acquisition
News

Access Bank plans to tackle $81bn trade fiinance gap

Access Bank Plc has announced plans to host its inaugural Africa Trade Conference to address the $81bn annual trade finance gap on the continent. This was revealed in a statement on Wednesday. The conference, themed “Empowering Africa Through Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth,” is set to take place in March in Cape Town, South Africa. […]

Access Bank nears final stages of National Bank of Kenya acquisition
News

Access Bank to acquire full stake in S’Africa’s Bidvest Bank

Access Holdings announced that its banking subsidiary, Access Bank Plc, has signed a binding agreement with South Africa’s Bidvest Group Limited to acquire a 100% equity stake in Bidvest Bank Limited. This was disclosed in a corporate filing with the Nigerian Exchange Limited by Access Holdings’ secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, on Thursday. Access Holdings stated that […]

Access Bank nears completion of National Bank of Kenya acquisition
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Access Bank completes acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank in Angola, Sierra Leone

Access Holdings PLC has announced the successful acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Angola S.A. and Standard Chartered Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited by its main subsidiary, Access Bank Plc. This milestone was confirmed through a disclosure on the Nigerian Exchange page, signed by the company secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, on November 27, 2024. The announcement follows a […]