Preliminary reports confirm helicopter carrying Nigerian banker was on fire before crash
Eyewitnesses reported adverse weather conditions, including rain and a mix of snow, during the helicopter’s journey.
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Companies and ventures linked to the late Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe
From transforming Access Bank into Access Holdings to visionary ventures like Tengen Holdings, HOW Foundation, and the upcoming Wigwe University.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe-led group acquires new insurance brokerage firm
The move aligns with the group’s vision of building a globally connected community of ecosystems inspired by Africa for the world.
Nigerian banker Adebayo Ogunlesi emerges as Africa’s newest billionaire
With a calculated 17.5-percent stake in GIP, Ogunlesi now stands as one of Africa’s top 20 billionaires.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe gains $15 million, Access Bank tops $1-billion market cap
As the group managing director and CEO of Access Holdings, Wigwe holds a substantial 9.09-percent stake in the lender, or 3,230,789,014 ordinary shares.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe-led Access Bank ventures into Hong Kong market
Wigwe highlighted the significance of Access Holdings’ presence in the Hong Kong market, emphasizing its potential to boost cross-continental trade.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe gains $12 million from Access Bank shares
Wigwe, who serves as the group managing director and CEO of Access Holdings, holds a substantial 9.09-percent stake in the leading financial services provider.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank announces expansion into France
Founded in 1990 by Ovia, Zenith Bank has become a leading lender not only in Nigeria but across anglophone West Africa.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe gains $4.6 million from Access Bank shares
Wigwe, who serves as the group managing director and CEO of Access Holdings, holds a substantial 9.09-percent stake in the leading financial services provider.
Nigerian banker invests $500 million in new Lagos university
To ensure international standards, Wigwe aims to recruit 30 percent of teaching staff from the United States and the UK.
GTCO, led by Nigerian banker Segun Agbaje, posts $480-million 9M profit
Nigerian business executive Segun Agbaje’s leadership remains a key ingredient in GTCO’s financial success in recent years.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe faces $5-million loss in Access Holdings stake
Wigwe holds an impressive 7.14-percent ownership stake in the leading lender.
Richest Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s stake in Zenith Bank declines by $32 million
Ovia, a key figure in the evolution and digital transformation of Nigeria’s banking industry, founded Zenith Bank in 1990.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe to receive $1-million dividend from Access Holdings
Wigwe, who serves as the group managing director and CEO of Access Holdings, holds a 7.14-percent stake in the financial giant.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia to pocket $3.2 million Zenith Bank dividend
Ovia is recognized as Nigeria’s richest banker and a top figure in Africa’s financial services industry.
Bank led by Nigeria’s richest banker, Jim Ovia, posts $370-million half-year profit
Zenith Bank’s financial performance has prompted its board of directors to propose an interim dividend of N0.50 ($0.00063) per share.