L-R:Â Â Evelyn Paul, Project Director, African Marketplace; Kafui Bimpe, Head, SME Africa, Access Bank; Ibukun Awosika, Founder, African Marketplace; and Eugenia Oduraa Addo, Head, SME Support, Access Bank Ghana at the inaugural African Marketplace Dubai 2025 event recently. Access Bank, in alignment with its commitment to being Africa’s Gateway to the World, proudly sponsored the inaugural…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that she has repeatedly been approached by individuals from the Presidency and some of her colleagues in the National Assembly to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), but said she has firmly rejected their advice. Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic…
‎Upwardly mobile afrobeats sensation, Denny Zee has explained the reason behind his short break from the music scene. For almost two years, the Epe, Lagos born singer, songwriter and producer had been off the scene, but he’s currently back with a new cut titled ‘Werk’. ‎ ‎Denny Zee described ‘Werk’ as a piece of art…
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu‑Ode, which is slated to present the next Awujale of Ijebuland, has rejected the claim of popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, known as KWAM I, that he is a member of the family. In a letter responding to the nomination form KWAM I submitted to contest for the Awujale stool, the house stated…
The Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Oloriebi, has declared that Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose MON lacks any genealogical connection to the Jadiara Royal House, a claim that has sparked a public dispute over the upcoming Awujale succession. In a letter dated 7 December 2025, addressed to the Deputy Chairman, Vice‑Chairman and other officials of the Fusengbuwa…
….Wins Best Bank in Nine out of 20 African Subsidiaries Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has once again, reaffirmed its leadership as one of the continent’s most innovative and resilient financial institutions, as the bank has, for the third time in five years, been named the African Bank of the year…
Nigeria’s security agencies have reportedly uncovered a plan by some opposition politicians to organise protests in Sokoto and other northern states against President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Fresh intelligence reports made available to journalists on Friday show that former Senator Kabiru Marafa is the main arrowhead of the plot. The group…
A man who posed as a registered nurse, earning more than £170,000 from his fraudulent activity, has been jailed for more than three years. Ashton Guramatunhu appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday, where he was sentenced to 40 months in prison. Guramatunhu, 46, of Middlepark Road, Dudley, had pleaded guilty to one count of…
Popular comedian Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, known as Sabinus, has confirmed the end of his marriage to Ciana Chapman. Speaking during a recent TikTok live stream, Sabinus revealed that the union, which began in 2023, ended amicably. He stressed that he and his ex-wife remain on good terms and continue to prioritise the well-being of their daughter….
Every November, the world turns its attention to the health and wellbeing of men, an important but often neglected conversation. This year, Access Holdings embraced the moment with renewed purpose, rolling out a comprehensive, group wide campaign across the African subsidiaries of its Banking Group to promote awareness, early detection, mental resilience, and community support…
