Police in Lagos have charged the Ketu Branch Manager of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Nwaru Jerry Nnamdi, with stealing N14m. Nwaru, 34, was alleged to have stolen the money while refilling the bank’s ATM Vault. His employer, the Access Bank, reported the theft at the Ikoyi Division of Nigeria Police Force, Ikoyi, Lagos State. The … Read more
A popular Nollywood actor identified as Temitayo Ogunbusola has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his neighbour, a staff of Access Bank to death over a minor disagreement. It was gathered that Ogunbusola allegedly committed the offence at about 7pm on May 17, at 4, Sebili Kazeem Street, Cele bus stop, Agodo Egbe, Ikotun. Until his … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the entire world – the future of everything and the world of work, but perhaps the most visible effect of this disruption is most felt in the financial services sector, the markets and the global economy. In this regard, the banking sector is one of the most gravely impacted. It … Read more
Nigerian Banks are adjusting their operations and introducing measures for customers to access the banking halls as the lockdown directives ease. While some have been sending lists of branches that will open during the week, other banks say use of face masks has become a mandatory requirement for every customer coming to the banking hall. … Read more
The House of Representatives is considering ways the federal government can support big organisations in the country to pay their workers in order to prevent a mass sacking, Business Post reports Recall the Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, Mr Herbert Wigwe, said that the bank will possibly cut down its contract staff by … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered all banks to stop retrench any workers. According to a statement signed by CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor, no bank in Nigeria shall retrench or lay-off any staff of any cadre (including full-time and part-time). “in order to help minimize and mitigate the negative impact of … Read more
A former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has condemned the Group Managing Director of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, for sacking some his workers. Recall Access Bank had announced plans to sack its workers and shutdown over 300 branches as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak and lockdown. Herbert Wigwe had said that apart from the mass … Read more
A pregnant Access Bank employee who was affected by the bank’s mass retrenchment of staff collapsed on Saturday after receiving her sack letter. According to SaharaReporters, the employee who is three months pregnant received a sack letter from the Ketu/Ikorodu branch of Access Bank. A colleague, close to the pregnant woman told SaharaReporters via a … Read more
Report reaching Ekohotblog says that Access Bank Plc is set to close more than 300 of its branches nationwide in a bid cut down running costs as a result of the pandemic outbreak coronavirus otherwise called COVID-19. This online news platform understands that the move comes in the wake of a statement made by the … Read more
Access Bank PLC is planning to sack some workers, slash salaries to remain operational as lockdown occasioned by coronavirus has drastically affected its income. According to a video seen by Ekohotblog, the Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe said Access Bank no longer need many tellers, security personnel and cleaners, as it currently has – which … Read more
A 24-year-old singer and songwriter, Loven Charles has emerged the winner of Access The Stars Season 1, a new music reality talent hunt to discover and grow new stars. Charles smiles home with a grand prize of N150 million, a brand new car, and a music recording contract. He emerged winner after the 4-week highly … Read more
Access Bank Plc has launched a new mobile banking application called AccessMore app. According to the bank, the new app comes with amazing features and innovative banking experience. Speaking on the application, Access bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, said; “In a period like this, when we need to be more present and relevant in the lives … Read more
Nigerian Commercial bank, Access Bank Plc has temporarily shut down its Ligali Ayorinde branch in Victoria Island, Lagos after a visitor tested positive for the deadly coronavirus disease. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the bank across their social media platforms on Monday. “We have just confirmed that an individual who visited our … Read more
From the last decade to date, Africa has witnessed an upsurge of creativity in the areas of Arts, Fashion, Music and Film. It becomes imperative to introduce a platform that will serve as a springboard to help launch these creative minds to the rest of the world. Access Bank through the Avant-Garde series on CNN has taken … Read more
Access Bank, Nigeria’s top lender by assets has finally acquired Kenya’s Transnational Bank, the Kenyan central bank said on Friday. The deal is the latest in the East African nation’s banking sector, where a cap on lending rates, tougher supervision by the central bank and an over-proliferation of lenders has sparked a consolidation round in … Read more
Access Bank has revealed the reason behind the invitation of its Group Managing Director, Herbert Wigwe by the anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commision EFCC Access Bank in a statement said the invitation was essentially related to the credit facilities that were availed Slok Nigeria Limited by the defunct Diamond Bank. “Access Bank had … Read more
Access Bank Plc has been acknowledged as the Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria for the third consecutive time at the 2019 Central Bank of Nigeria Sustainability Awards held at the 2019 Bankers Committee Gala Night in Ogere, Ogun State, Nigeria. The Bank was also awarded first position in other categories such as the ‘Most Sustainable … Read more
Access Bank Plc has unveiled series of exciting rewards for its customers to celebrate the yuletide season. The campaign tagged ‘More Xtravaganza’, will run from November 21 to December 31, 2019. Speaking at the launch of the campaign in Lagos, Executive Director, Retail banking, Access Bank Plc, Victor Etuokwu said Access Bank is passionate about … Read more
Access Bank Plc announced on Tuesday that it has appointed Mrs Ajoritsedere Awosika as the new Chairman of its board. Ekohotblog understands Mrs Ajoritsedere will replace Mrs Mosun Belo-Olusoga who is set to retire in early 2020. Olusoga has served as the company’s Chairman for four years since her appointment in July 2015. A statement … Read more
To ensure that every Nigerian has access to financial services, Access Bank says it aims to grow its customer base from the current 31 million to 65 million customers by 2022. This is coming on the heels of its Awoof Berekete launched to promote its Access Money Wallet account service. Speaking with the media in … Read more