BANKING SECTOR

Oct

2025

Chronic Debtor Brendan Usoro’s Apologists Stage Unlawful Disruption in Abuja • Bank Swiftly Restores Normal Operations

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Chronic Debtor Brendan Usoro’s Apologists Stage Unlawful Disruption in Abuja • Bank Swiftly Restores Normal Operations Normal operations quickly resumed at a Sterling Bank branch in Abuja’s Central Business District on Wednesday after a group of protesters, allegedly acting on behalf of Dr. Brendan Innocent Usoro and his company, Miden Systems Limited, attempted to obstruct the bank’s activities. The demonstrators, who claimed to represent a coalition of civil society organizations, reportedly blocked access to the bank’s premises while chanting and distributing petitions containing what the bank described as “false allegations” regarding a long-standing debt dispute. According to Sterling Bank, the…

Sep

2025

By Famous Reporters

Access Holdings Recognised by Pan-Atlantic Varsity for Championing Youth-Led Sustainability

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Access Holdings Recognised by Pan-Atlantic University for Championing Youth-Led Sustainability Access Holdings recently welcomed students from Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), who visited the Group’s headquarters to express their appreciation for sponsorship of the EcoMalchemy Plastic-to-Art Project. The initiative, which turned discarded plastic waste into artistic masterpieces now exhibited in a museum, gave students an opportunity to explore how creativity can drive conversations around sustainability and environmental responsibility. As part of their visit, the students presented a special award of appreciation to Access Holdings for its role in bringing the project to life. They were warmly received by Victor Willie, Head, Stakeholder…

Sep

2025

By Famous Reporters

Zenith Bank Redeems N200m Pledge to D’Tigress over AfroBasket Victory

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Zenith Bank Redeems N200m Pledge to D’Tigress over AfroBasket Victory Renowned sponsors of the Nigeria Women Basketball League, Zenith Bank, has redeemed its pledge of N200m, which was promised to D’Tigress as a reward for emerging champions of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament held in the Ivory Coast, according the reports monitored by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP). Recall that the seven-time African champions were received by the financial institution shortly upon arrival from the Ivory Coast, where they successfully defended their trophy, and were subsequently promised the said sum as a reward for making…

Sep

2025

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40th Anniversary: Ecobank Nig Launches Super Rewards Campaign

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40th Anniversary: Ecobank Nig Launches Super Rewards Campaign Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African banking group has announced the launch of its Super Rewards campaign in celebration of the Group’s 40th anniversary. As part of the campaign, more than ₦60 million in cash rewards has been earmarked for loyal customers. The campaign will run from September 2025 through January 2026, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. Over the five-month period, a total of 914 customers will be rewarded with various cash prizes amounting to ₦61.2 million, in addition to enjoying a range of benefits…

Aug

2025

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Innocent Ike as Access Holdings’ Substantive Group MD/CEO, commends Bolaji Agbede’s impacts

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Innocent Ike as Access Holdings' Substantive Group MD/CEO, commendsBolaji Agbede's impacts Access Holdings (‘Access Holdco’ or ‘the Company’) today announces the appointment of Mr. Innocent Ike as the substantive Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective August 29, 2025, following the receipt of regulatory approval. Mr. Ike will succeed Ms. Bolaji Agbede, who has served as the Company’s Acting Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer for the past 18 months and has played a vital role in driving the Company’s performance. Due to regulatory stipulations on the required years of experience for a Financial Holding Company’s Managing Director, Ms.…

Aug

2025

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Access Holdings: From Global Trade Halls to Zambian Maternity Wards, A Vision in Action

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Access Holdings: From Global Trade Halls to Zambian Maternity Wards, A Vision in Action When Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings, stepped into the AfriCaribbean Trade & Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025 in Grenada, the agenda was global, linking Africa and the Caribbean through new pathways in trade, energy, and digital innovation, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. Days later, he was thousands of miles away, walking through the halls of Zambia’s largest referral hospital, where Access Bank Zambia had just renovated a maternity ward. The shift in setting, from high-level international dealmaking to hands-on community impact, captures…

Aug

2025

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World Humanitarian Day: Access Holdings Reinforces Culture of Service, Community Impact

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World Humanitarian Day: Access Holdings Reinforces Culture of Service and Community Impact Every year on August 1, the world pauses to recognise the extraordinary courage and compassion of people who dedicate themselves to humanitarian service. World Humanitarian Day is more than a symbolic moment on the calendar, it is a global reminder that the strength of our societies is measured not by wealth or technology alone, but by how we care for the most vulnerable among us. For Access Holdings, this truth sits at the core of our purpose. We believe that the role of a modern business is not…

Aug

2025

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Zenith Bank hosts victorious D’Tigress, gifts team N200m

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Zenith Bank hosts victorious D’Tigress, gifts team N200m Sponsors of the Women National Basketball League, Zenith Bank Plc, on Tuesday at a reception held at their Abuja head office in Maitama, rolled out the drums for the victorious D’Tigress of Nigeria after the team secured a record-breaking 5th back-to-back AfroBasket title. The bank rewarded the team with N200m. Each of the players will receive N10m which will be paid into their Zenith Bank accounts while the technical crew and others will share the remaining. D’Tigress, after beating Mali 78-64 in the final played in Abidjan on Sunday arrived the country…

Aug

2025

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Access Bank Champions Innovation at STEM Africa Fest 2025

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Access Bank Champions Innovation at STEM Africa Fest 2025 Access Bank demonstrated its dedication to youth empowerment and digital innovation by sponsoring the fifth edition of STEM Africa Fest. The event which was held at the Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Lagos, brought together over 3,000 children for a day of immersive learning and creativity, centered around the theme: “AI for Good: Solving Real-World Problems.” As the major sponsor, Access Bank played a pivotal role in transforming the venue into a dynamic, interactive learning environment where students explored the frontiers of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). The event served…

Jul

2025

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ZENITH Bank Recognised Emerges Nigeria’s Best Bank At Euromoney Awards For Excellence 2025

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ZENITH Bank Recognised Emerges Nigeria's Best Bank At Euromoney Awards For Excellence 2025 Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest and most coveted country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at The Peninsula, London, is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products and superior value to its customers and shareholders. Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence are one of the most highly coveted awards that matter to banks and bankers who…