Access Bank Group
Tracked across 38 events · 560 articles · First seen Dec 05, 2025 · Last active Aug 20, 2026
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Business
Impact: Access Bank Group appointed Ifeyinwa Osime as Chairman of its Board of Directors, following the retirement of Paul Usoro. This appointment is part of the bank's ongoing governance restructuring and strategic priorities.
Feb 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Launched the AI-powered SME app, enhancing its digital offerings and customer engagement with SMEs.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Access Bank Group discovered a fraud incident on August 12, 2026, involving unauthorized transfers totaling N1,340,425,393 from four customer accounts through its Access SME App. The bank filed an ex parte application at the Nigeria…
Impact: Access Bank is the victim and applicant, seeking to recover N1.34 billion. The fraud may damage its reputation and lead to customer distrust, though successful recovery could mitigate losses.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Access Bank Group is a key partner and funder of the education initiative, enhancing its brand image and demonstrating commitment to social impact.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Access Holdings Plc published its 2025 Sustainability Report on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, detailing progress in sustainable finance, emissions reduction, and financial inclusion. The group expanded its green asset portfolio to N92.14 billion, a 28.47%…
Impact: Access Bank, the largest subsidiary, accounts for a significant portion of the reported outcomes, including branch solarisation and solar-powered ATMs. Its operations drive the group's emissions reduction and green asset growth.
Aug 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Access Bank Group is a Nigerian bank that has expanded its presence in Kenya by acquiring National Bank of Kenya, aiming for regional growth.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Access Bank Group is the victim of the alleged theft; the incident may slightly affect its reputation but is isolated.
Jul 09, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: Access Bank Group participates in the facility, providing credit support to contractors and strengthening its role in the energy sector.
Jul 02, 2026 · 24 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Access Bank Group, through its representatives, expressed strong support for the NOFR, highlighting its importance for attracting capital and improving investor confidence in Nigeria's financial markets.
Jun 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Access Bank is a recipient of the 2026 Visionary Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition, which could positively influence its brand image and investor perception.
Jun 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
The Nigeria — Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc has commenced the rollout of the National Payment Stack (NPS), a sovereign, ISO 20022-compliant digital infrastructure designed to succeed the legacy NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP) system.…
Impact: Access Bank Group is an early adopter, contributing to the NPS network and expected to benefit from enhanced payment processing.
Aug 11, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Nigeria — Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has completed the stalled President Muhammadu Buhari Estate in Abeokuta, transforming it into a 108-unit residential community. The project, inherited from the administration of former governor Ibikunle Amosun,…
Impact: Access Bank Group is developing a training school and other facilities within the estate, representing private-sector investment that enhances the bank's corporate social responsibility profile and local presence.
Aug 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
KudiWave Technologies Limited is challenging the transfer of N750,369,439.04 from its account with PalmPay Limited, which occurred on July 15, 2026, under the narration 'Judicial Adjustment'. The company claims the transfer was made without its…
Impact: Access Bank is mentioned as the recipient of the transferred funds, but its role is not fully clarified. It may face questions about the transaction.
Aug 10, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Access Bank Group, along with other banks in Nigeria, will be required to request Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) from taxable customers, impacting their operational procedures.
Dec 12, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Access Bank Group is where Bolaji Agbede began her career within the Access Group in 2003, managing a portfolio of chemical trading companies before rising through the ranks.
Jun 25, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Access Bank Group>>> is mentioned as the financial institution where Olorunbukunmi Taiwo>>> held the account into which the alleged fraudulent funds were paid, indicating its involvement as a conduit for the transactions.
Jun 08, 2026 · 21 articles
Business
Impact: Access Bank is one of the participating banks that will receive and credit funds to recipients, benefiting from increased transaction volume.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Access Bank Group was appointed as a co-mandated lead arranger for the $4 billion senior syndicated term loan for Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE.
Apr 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Access Bank Group provided a note on the Zambia — Zambian kwacha, expecting support from month-end local-currency obligations.
Jun 25, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Access Bank Group>>> is the bank where Sandra Chizoba Attoh>>> held an account to which funds were allegedly transferred and from which she subsequently transferred funds for property purchase.
Jun 03, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) was exposed as a fictitious government agency, allegedly created by Adeyemi Adeniran using forged documents. President Bola Tinubu ordered a 30-day investigation by the Nigeria —…
Impact: Access Bank Group received part of the N400 million payment, becoming involved in the fraud.
Jul 14, 2026 · 219 articles
Business
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) led a group of strategic investors in a landmark $2.5 billion private placement by Dangote Petroleum Refinery (DPRP), the first equity capital raise involving new investors beyond its legacy ownership. The…
Impact: Partnered with AFC in 2024 to provide the refinery's first working-capital facility, supporting crude purchases during commissioning and start of production.
Aug 13, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has removed Member of Parliament Mark Burke from his positions on Parliament's finance committee and the party's finance cluster, citing conflict-of-interest concerns while the South Africa — South African Police Service…
Impact: Access Bank Group held frozen funds related to Kastelo, becoming involved in the regulatory action.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Access Bank Group sponsored an award category for MSME Clinics Female at the MSME Awards.
Jun 27, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Access Bank Group has been appointed as the receiving bank for Champion Breweries' public offer.
Jan 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: An official from Access Bank Group testified in court regarding cash inflows from Nigeria — Kogi State local government areas into accounts linked to Fazab Business Enterprise and E-Traders International Ltd.
Jan 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Access Bank Group is mentioned as an established lender that Flutterwave may compete with following its new banking license.
Apr 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Access Bank Group>>> is another bank where Okoro Blessing Nkiruka>>> held an account, receiving an additional N11 million of the alleged fraudulent funds.
Jun 05, 2026 · 53 articles
Business
Impact: Access Bank Group acquired Standard Chartered's Tanzanian retail business in June 2025.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Ohiwerei previously served as Executive Director at this bank.
Jul 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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Access Bank Group filed application Nigeria — Federal High Court of NigeriaAccess Bank N1.34bn Fraud...
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Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria granted freezing order Access Bank GroupAccess Bank N1.34bn Fraud...
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Access Bank Group traced fundsAccess Bank N1.34bn Fraud...
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Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria declined reversal order Access Bank GroupAccess Bank N1.34bn Fraud...
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Access Bank Group developing training schoolAbiodun completes Buhari...
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