Day: 30 September 2024

H1 2024: Access Holdings grows revenue to N2.2trn

Jide Ige

Access Holdings Plc, a leading global financial institution, announced its half-year audited financial results for the period ended 30 June 2024. The results underscore the company’s continued resilience, focus on delivering sustainable performance and commitment to creating long-term value for shareholders. Performance Highlights Access Holdings Plc demonstrated strong performance across all key balance sheet indicators and continues to maintain a well-structured, healthy, and diversified financial position. This is evident in the resilient half year results from the banking franchise operating in twenty-two markets across four continents and the non-banking subsidiaries…

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Access Holdings donates N1bn to support Maiduguri flood victims

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In a demonstration of its commitment to community support, Access Holdings Plc, leading African financial group, has announced a donation of over N1 billion to assist with relief and recovery efforts in Maiduguri, through its banking vertical – Access Bank Plc. The announcement was made during a visit of the Group’s delegates, led by Bolaji Agbede, acting group chief executive officer, to the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri. The donation, which comes in response to the devastating floods that have severely impacted the region, is aimed at providing both…

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How Bobrisky spent jail term in Kirikiri ‘special cell’

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More details emerged on Friday on what transpired during the six-month jail term of popular cross dresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky. Investigations revealed that the controversial social media influencer after being sentenced for spraying the naira, was taken to the Ikoyi Custodial Centre on April 12, 2024. Sources disclosed that the convict, who had prison number S682/2024, was taken to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, as his presence began to attract attention and generate publicity. A highly credible source said, “He was first moved to the Ikoyi prison where…

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Breaking barriers: Access Bank championing education for every child in Africa

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Children in emergency situations have a right to quality education like every other child, yet education in emergencies continues to be critically underfunded and under-resourced. Education is lifesaving and should not be seen as a second phase of a humanitarian response,” – Wongani Grace Taulo, UNICEF Regional Education Adviser for Eastern and Southern Africa It is a basic right for every child to receive an education that is both inclusive and of high quality. However, in Africa, there are nearly 46 million children of school age who do not attend…

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Pres. Tinubu swears in Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as CJN

Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, earlier today, swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the State House Abuja as Kekere-Ekun becomes Nigeria’s 2nd female presiding officer of the apex court. The event had in attendance Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, Ministers of Information, Muhammed Idris, FCT, Nyesom Wike, Justice, Lateef Fagbemi and Special Duties, Mr Zephaniah. The swearing-in of Kekere-Ekun as substantive…

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Isa Funtua begs EFCC for mercy over N28bn mismanaged loan from Keystone Bank

Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

Abubakar Isa Funtua, politician and son of late Mallam Isa Funtua, a top Nigerian businessman and ally of former President Muhammadu Buhari, is reportedly pleading with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for soft landing over alleged N28 billion fraud. Abubakar and one of his ally, Asega Aliga, who is now at large, The Witness gathered were accused of embezzling N28 billion from Keystone Bank. Abubakar Isa Funtu was arrested and granted bail by the EFCC in June this year. Before his arrest and detention by the EFCC, Abubakar…

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Alleged Sexual Harassment: Why Army discharged female soldier, exonerates officer -APR

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The Nigerian Army has discharged a female soldier, Private Ruth Ogunleye, from service after she accused a senior officer, Colonel I.B Abdulkareem, of sexual harassment. In January 2024, Ogunleye made the accusations via her TikTok page, @Ogunleyeruthsavage1, where she alleged that Colonel I.B Abdulkareem, Colonel G.S Ogor, and Brigadier General I.B Solebo had made her life unbearable. She specifically accused Abdulkareem of making repeated attempts to assault her, administering injections against her will, forcibly removing her from her residence, and confining her to a psychiatric hospital for several months after…

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Video: How hotel staff rescue lady from suspected ritualist

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An unidentified suspected ritualist has been arrested for tying the hands and legs of his lover in a hotel in the Wuse area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja in an attempt to use her for ritual purposes. A video of the incident, seen by our correspondent on Thursday, showed people ordering the man to untie her. Reacting to the incident, the FCT Police Command said it was aware of the video. The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said the man in the video is a suspected internet fraudster. She noted…

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My regrets over failed Arsenal deal -Dangote

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The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has expressed his regret for not buying Arsenal when his interest lies with owning a football club. He said he wished he had bought the English side club when the team was valued at around $2 billion. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua in New York, the billionaire business mogul explained that he missed out on buying Arsenal by committing his resources to the refinery project. He said, “I think that time has passed. The last time…

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ALEBIOSU REITERATES THE POSITIVE ROLE OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN POVERTY ERADICATION AT UNGA ‘79

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In an exclusive interview with Arise TV on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, the CEO of FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, Olusegun Alebiosu highlighted poverty eradication as a pressing concern that should keep international leaders up at night. Alongside poverty, climate change and gender inequality are equally pressing issues that demand attention and action. Alebiosu stressed that poverty, in all its forms, stems from lack of access and resources. He highlighted that finance is the most…

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