A view of the Diamond Bank is seen along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria September 12, 2017.

Diamond shares maintain upbeat as Access’ depreciates

It was mixed performance for the shares of Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc on the second trading day at the stock after the confirmation of the business combination by both financial institutions. The shares of both banks had surged the first day after the confirmation as investors swooped on the shares at the […]

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A view of the Diamond Bank is seen along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria September 12, 2017.

Diamond, Access Bank to conclude merger mid-2019

The Board of Diamond Bank Plc has said that it expects to conclude the transaction of its proposed merger with Access Bank Plc in the first half of 2019. “Diamond Bank expects the transaction to complete in the first half of 2019,” it said in a statement on Monday. The bank said that following a […]

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A view of the Diamond Bank is seen along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria September 12, 2017.

Access Bank acquires Diamond Bank

Access Bank Plc has finally acquired Diamond Bank Plc. According to insiders, the official announcement of the transaction will be made in the course of the week by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, according to TheCable. Another source said confirmed that the deal has been sealed, awaiting final ratification from the regulatory body. The […]

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Access Bank wins ‘Most Responsible Business in Africa’ Award

Access Bank Plc has announced that it recently won the ‘Most Responsible Business in Africa’ and three other awards at the 12th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) held in Lagos. The SERAS CSR awards is an annual event aimed at recognising and celebrating organisations for investing resources in the improvement of […]

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Access Bank wins SERAS CSR awards

Access Bank Plc has been recognised as the most responsible business in Africa, among others. The bank said in a statement that it got four awards at the 12th edition of the SERAS CSR Awards, an annual event aimed at recognising and celebrating organisations for investing resources in the improvement of lives and the environment […]

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Access Bank celebrates 10-year of sustainability principles

As a way of re-enforcing its commitment to sustainability principles and commemoration of the bank’s 10 years of sustainability, Access Bank Plc has dedicated November 5 – 9, 2018 as its Sustainability Awareness Week. This CSR Week themed ‘The Journey to a Sustainable Future,’ is aimed at reminding staff of the crucial role they have […]

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Access Bank committed to Innovative, secure service

Access Bank has restated its commitment to provide innovative, secure and convenient banking services to its customers, while promising customers that the bank will not relent in such commitment. The Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Herbert Wigwe, gave the assurance when he met with his Microsoft counterpart, Satya Nadella, in the United States, recently, […]

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Access Bank, Microsoft partner to improve banking security in Africa

Access Bank, Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, has partnered with global technology giant, Microsoft to improve security and banking experience for customers in Nigeria and Africa, as both companies accentuated their commitment to providing custom made products and services that addresses pressing challenges in the banking industry in Africa. This was announced at a meeting between […]

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CBN, 3 banks get ₦12 billion dividend from investment in AFC

The Nigeria’s Central Bank, CBN, and three other banks in the country received $41.736 million dividends (₦12.938 billion) in 2017 from their investments in regional multinational financial institution, the Africa Finance Corporation, AFC. The other banks, according to data obtained from the AFC’s 2017 Financial Report, are United Bank for Africa Plc, Access Bank Plc […]

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Access Bank restates commitment to funding SMEs

Access Bank Plc has restated its commitment to the provision of funds and loans to Small and Medium-scale Enterprises. The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, while speaking at the seventh German-Nigerian Business Forum in Lagos, said the bank recognised that the greatest problem facing SMEs was access to finance. He said the bank […]

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Access Bank holds CEO awards

Access Bank has over the weekend, organsied annual Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Awards to celebrate the achievement and commitment of its workforce. The Afro-infused black tie event held at the Landmark Event Center in Lagos, showcased great performances from the staff themselves, fun set pieces with palm wine cocktails, Pan-African cuisines and traditional performers with […]

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KIA partners Access Bank on auto finance scheme

Kia Motors Nigeria has partner with Access Bank to provide affordable and flexible auto finance options for car lovers. Tagged ‘Drive Your Dream, Pay at Your Pace,’ the finance scheme is premised on a hassle-free car ownership offer with as low as 10 per cent equity contribution, free insurance, attractive interest rates, and flexible loan […]

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