ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said the state has continued to set the pace for sustainable transportation systems with the use of alternative sources of energy. The governor stated this on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, while declaring open the 18th National Council of Transportation conference, holding at …
Read More »Access Holdings Plc Mourns Passing Of Dr. Herbert Wigwe
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) deeply regrets to announce the passing of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR, the esteemed Group Chief Executive Officer and former Group Managing Director of its flagship subsidiary – Access Bank Plc (‘the Bank’). Dr. Wigwe, alongside his wife …
Read More »Achieving Food Security Crucial To Survival – Ogun Commissioner
ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo has said that the promotion of sustainable agriculture and food security is crucial for the well-being and survival of the nation at large. Owotomo stated this during a retreat organized for the management of the Ministry of …
Read More »Evaluating Tinubu’s Political Sincerity
Opinion: BY OLADIPO OLUWOLE Nigerians, particularly the Yorubas, might be overlooking the true nature of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) amidst the criticism of his eight-month-old presidency. His sincerity as a politician was largely assumed during the lead-up to the 2023 general elections. Tinubu’s significant role in Lagos State’s politics …
Read More »Unveiling Dr. Abbas Waziri: A Nigerian Committed To Advancing Knowledge, Fostering Innovation For Prosperity
Dr. Abbas A. Waziri is a distinguished figure in the realms of academia, finance, and entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Nigeria, Dr. Waziri demonstrated exceptional intellect and determination from a young age. His journey began in the academic sphere, where he pursued his passion for science and economics. Dr. Waziri …
Read More »Ogun Hosts 18th National Council On Transportation
ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Government will be hosting the 18th edition of the National Council on Transportation from Tuesday, February 13, to Friday, February 16, 2024. The meeting, to be hosted by Governor Dapo Abiodun, will have in attendance Commissioners in charge of Transportation in the 36 states and …
Read More »US Aviation Officer Reveals Cause Of Wigwe’s Helicopter Crash As His Aide Escaped Death By Whiskers
United States authorities have travelled the cause of a helicopter crash which led to the death of Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, wife, son and others. According to Michael Graham, a member of the US National Transportation Safety Board, while speaking during a media …
Read More »Abiodun Expressed Shock Over Tragic Death Of Wigwe, Wife, Son, Others
ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described as tragic the death of Mr. Herbert Wigwe, Group CEO, Access Holdings Plc, in a helicopter crash in the United States of America. Wigwe, his wife, son, and three others, including Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former chairman of NGX Group Plc, died …
Read More »Firstbank Clinches Prestigious Corporate Bank Award At 2023 Euromoney Awards For Excellence
LAGOS, January 31, 2024 – Nigeria’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, FirstBank, was announced as the Best Corporate Bank at the recent prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence, Nigeria 2023. The Bank clinched the coveted award based on its 130-year commitment to enabling its corporate customers achieve success …
Read More »Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe, Wife, Son Among Victims Of US Helicopter Crash
In a tragic incident, Access Holdings Group CEO Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son, and others lost their lives in a helicopter crash on the evening of Friday, February 8, 2024, near the border city between Nevada and California. The family had departed Lagos State, Nigeria, on Wednesday, February 6, 2024, …
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