The Jeju Air Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737-800 crash in Muan County on Sunday, which resulted in the deaths of 179 people, marks the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korea’s history. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the incident occurred during a year that saw several significant aviation accidents worldwide. Here are some of the biggest aviation accidents … Read more
NerdzFactory Foundation, in collaboration with Access Bank, has completed the fifth edition of the Youth Transition Programme (YTP), benefiting over 518 young Nigerians. The two-week virtual programme focused on building employability and digital skills to help participants compete in the job market and explore new economic opportunities. The YTP was created to tackle Nigeria’s high … Read more
Access Bank Plc recently hosted Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, during his first official visit to Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that this visit underscores the growing significance of German-Nigerian economic ties and highlights Access Bank’s pivotal role in fostering bilateral trade relations. EDITOR’S PICK Anambra Assembly Approves Governor Soludo’s … Read more
Dangote Refinery reduces PMS price to N899.50 per litre. Price cut aims to ease transport costs during holidays. Consumers can buy extra litre on credit with bank guarantee. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N899.50 per litre, effective immediately. The announcement was made in … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to addressing the housing deficit in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor speaking at Lagos House, Ikeja, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Lagos State Government and Access Bank PLC, the Governor announced a new housing project … Read more
The Lagos High Court’s Probate Registry has summoned Christian Chukwuka Wigwe to appear within eight days to address a legal dispute concerning the estate of the late Herbert Wigwe, former CEO of Access Bank. Christian, who claims to be a cousin of the deceased, is contesting the provisions of Herbert Wigwe’s will and how his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Access Bank, a leading Nigerian lender, has announced plans to acquire the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from the KCB Group, marking its second acquisition of a Kenyan bank in less than five years. The acquisition comes after Access Bank purchased Transnational Bank Limited in 2019, further solidifying its footprint … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Access Holdings Plc (‘the Holdco’), has announced the appointment of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its non-executive chairman. This is following the tragic passing away of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who died in an helicopter crash alongside his wife and son in the United States. Editor’s Picks “No … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the burial arrangements for the late former CEO of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, are in place, and the ceremony is scheduled to take place today(Saturday) in his hometown, Omueke, located in Isiokpo, Ikwere Local Government Area of Rivers State. Editor’s Pick Renewed Hope: Harnessing the Power of Property Related … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife, Chizoba, and son Chizi, have been transported to Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State for burial. EDITOR’S PICKS Hoodlums Vandalize BUA Truck, Loot Spaghetti Cartons In Zaria JUST IN: SSANU, … Read more
Reports have revealed that the Aircraft model, Eurocopter EC 130B4, which crashed and claimed the lives of the Chief Executive of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and three others crashed five times in 2023. Naija News reports that Wigwe died following a chopper crash on Friday, February 9, in California, United States. … Read more
Herbert Wigwe was the revolutionary cofounder of Access Bank. He died in a helicopter crash on Friday night. His demise was contained in media reports on Saturday but his company has now confirmed he was a victim of the ill-fated chopper. Eko Hot Blog reports that Access Bank Holdings, the parent company of Access Bank, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States federal aviation administration (FAA) says it will be a part of the investigations into the crash of a chopper that had Herbert Wigwe, group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, on board. TheCable understands that Wigwe, his wife and son were onboard the helicopter when … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Access Holdings Plc has on Saturday revealed that it lacks specific information regarding the crash of a helicopter, believed to be carrying, Herbert Wigwe, Access Bank Chief Executive Officer, CEO, his wife, son and three other passengers, in a Southern California desert. Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba, his son, and Ogunbanjo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in California on Friday night. According to The New York Times, a total of six people were in the helicopter that crashed near the California-Nevada border. Editor’s Picks ‘We Lack Specific Information’ — Access Holdings … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed a partnership with African Export-Import (Afrexim) and Access Banks. The partnership was signed at the 2nd Africaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in Georgetown, Guyana, on Tuesday, 31 October, 2023. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the partnership, worth $1.352 billion, was aimed at … Read more
Some commercial banks have announced earlier closer ahead of Saturday’s election. The banks adviced customers to use alternative banking solutions. According to the announcements, commercial banks will close by noon on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that due to the Saturday, February 25th presidential and national assembly elections, deposit money banks nationwide will shut down … Read more
The CBN’s naira redesign policy has been a source of suffering and confusion for Nigerians in recent weeks. The Supreme Court seemed to give respite to Nigerians last week after ordering the apex bank not to enforce its deadline for phasing out the old naira notes. However, some commercial banks have stopped collecting the old … Read more
The Lagos City Marathon is an annual event and the 2023 race is the 8th edition. The world athletics body recently upgraded the event to a gold label; less than eight years after its maiden edition. There were no surprises on Saturday as Kenyans and Ethiopians dominated as in past years. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is an annual event. The 2023 edition will hold on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 5am. Participants will run through dedicated routes that will be closed to traffic. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has issued a travel advisory to Lagosians ahead of the Access Bank … Read more