BUSINESS

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Every year on August 19, the world pauses to recognise the extraordinary courage and compassion of people who dedicate themselves to humanitarian service. According to the Access Holdings, “World Humanitarian Day is more than a symbolic moment on the calendar; it is a global reminder that the …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – AUGUST 18, 2025: Access Bank has announced that it has been certified under ISO/IEC 27701:2019, the global standard for Privacy Information Management Systems. This award demonstrated Access Bank’s consistent commitment to the highest levels of data privacy, security, and compliance. The certification affirms that Access Bank operates …

IPERU-ILISHAN-REMO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Friday, granted approval to the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport, Ilisan-Iperu, Ogun State, to begin commercial flight operations. The approval given in line with Part 12.15.17 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) granted an Interim Aerodrome Operational Permit …

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Access HoldingsPLC has pledged its continued support for Zambia’s energy and agriculture sectors, following a courtesy visit and high-level discussion with Zambia’s President, President Hakainde Hichilema at the State House in Lusaka. During the meeting, President Hichilema noted that Zambia currently faces a shortage in power generation …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – August 14, 2025 – HAVAS Africa today announced the launch of HAVAS Red Nigeria, expanding the global merged media agency’s presence in West Africa and further strengthening its position across the continent. This follows HAVAS Red’s initial expansion into South Africa in October 2023, Côte d’Ivoire in …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Oxygen X Finance Company Limited, the digital lending subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc, is redefining access to credit in Nigeria through bold innovation, sustainable growth, and a clear purpose: to make a positive impact in Africa.  Established as the first standalone digital lending business by a major …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – AUGUST 18, 2025: Access Bank is pleased to announce that it has been certified under ISO/IEC 27701:2019, the global standard for Privacy Information Management Systems. This award demonstrates Access Bank’s consistent commitment to the highest levels of data privacy, security, and compliance. The certification affirms that Access …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – AUGUST 12, 2025 – The Alternative Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading non-interestbanks, has ramped up its efforts to promote economic empowerment and financial inclusion for market traders and smallholder farmers across the country. With a focus on improving access to banking services, the Bank is providing critical …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has debunked recent rumours suggesting a halt in operations, assuring the public and market stakeholders that activities remain fully operational and stable. In an official statement, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer Anthony Chiejina described the reports as false, stressing …

ABUJAON – When the children from Booker Roots Club stepped into an Access Bank branch in Abujaon Wednesday, July 30, 2025, for their special field trip, they were stepping into the beginning of a lifelong journey with money. In many homes, money remains a grown-up topic, something children are not …