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ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Comrade Micheal -Azeez Ogunsiji on his emergence as the newly elected Chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Ogun State Chapter. Abiodun stated this in a congratulatory message he personally signed in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Wednesday, …

The annual Access Bank Polo and Charity event at the Guards Polo Club in Egham, Surrey was once again a remarkable gathering of royalty, diplomats, political leaders, the business community, and supporters of Access Bank. This prestigious event not only showcases the elite sport of polo, but also serves as …

LAGOS, Nigeria – July 18, 2023: Access Holdings, a leading African finance institution committed to making a difference, has once again demonstrated its dedication to ensuring children have the chance to access quality education. Through its recent Polo Day, held at the esteemed Guards Polo Club in Windsor, United Kingdom, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 16, 2023 – Women’s hurdles world record holder, Tobi Amusan, set a new meet record of 12.34 seconds to win the 100m hurdles event at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday, July 16, 2023. The Nigerian sports icon stormed to the finish line first, edging out …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 14, 2023:  Access Bank Plc (Access) and Standard Chartered Bank have entered into agreements for the acquisition of Standard Chartered’s shareholding in its subsidiaries in Angola, Cameroon, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone, and its Consumer, Private & Business Banking business in Tanzania. Each transaction remains subject to …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 17, 2023 – Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (“Guaranty Trust” or “the Bank”) has been named Best Bank in Nigeria at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023. This marks a record 12th time that Guaranty Trust Bank has been recognised as the leading financial institution in Nigeria. …

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 7, 2023/ — Launched by Mitrelli Group, Menomadin Foundation, Save a Child’s Heart, Côte d’Ivoire Health Ministry and Abidjan Institute of Cardiology; Côte d’Ivoire Minister of Health: “Health-independence is a national strategic priority, and this project is a major step on the road to that vital …

Opinion: By OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI princemoye@gmail.com Destiny in one’s life will always be manifested with efforts, dedication and commitment. The attainment of higher positions in life is constantly tailored to many driving forces that could be inbuilt and reflections of personal endowments and zeal to succeed. The case of the new …

…As Foremost Business Mogul, Laid To Rest In Grand Style, Dignitaries Bid Him Farewell IJEBU ODE – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), the late Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun as an institution in the Nigerian banking sector and a model for generations …

LONDON, JULY 10, 2023 – Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, will join King Charles III of the United Kingdom and U.S. President Biden at the Climate Finance Mobilisation Forum in London today (Monday, July 10, 2023) to help attract a new generation of capital to combat climate …