Juliet Jacob Ochenje Access Holdings Plc has confirmed the unfortunate passing of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR, the esteemed founding Group CEO of the company and former Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc. Tragically, Dr. Wigwe, along with his wife and son, lost their lives in a helicopter accident on February 9, 2024, in the…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje One of America’s leading news platforms wrote: “The Eurocopter EC130 helicopter crashed Friday night near Halloran Springs, California, about 80 miles south of Las Vegas. By Dennis Romero and Minyvonne Burke The CEO of one of Nigeria’s largest banks was among the six people killed when the helicopter they were on crashed…
Jumoke Olasukanmi Embrace the lessons in failure; they sculpt the path to success. Success is a meaningless word without failure. I have failed many times but in every wrong turn, every every misstep, there are important lessons. Embrace them. Dreaming of an Africa thriving with dreams and entrepreneurship. As the business landscape gets tougher, let’s…
Fufu, a cassava meal served with soup is native to Nigerians, particularly, the Igbo-speaking people of the Southeast. In many homes, families enjoy the meal. It contains starch content that helps the body to build energy. But the food is currently endangered by sharp practices of some unscrupulous Nigerians who, apply harmful chemicals to preserve…
An American court in January asked Airbus Helicopter SAS, the manufacturer of the helicopter in which top Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe was travelling before a fatal crash, to pay the family of a victim of another crash $75 million. Wigwe was the group CEO of Access Bank, Nigeria’s largest bank by assets. His wife, son…
The Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, died in a chopper crash in California, the United States of America on Friday. Here are 10 things to know about him: 2. He had a degree in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu. 3. He also had an MA in Banking and…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Lagos State Health Ministry has Released a health advisory for the AFCON final that is to take place tomorrow evening at 9:pm African time. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, advised in a statement on Saturday ahead of the AFCON Finale. The Africa Cup of Nations champions will be crowned…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi President Bola Tinubu has lauded the unwavering dedication and sacrifices of Nigeria’s armed forces in safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity against all forms of threats. Addressing attendees at the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna on Saturday, the President reiterated his administration’s steadfast commitment to supporting the military…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje Ahead of the final match of the African Cup of Nations between Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire, the Nigerian Cardiac Society has on Saturday advised Nigerians to refrain from excessive excitement and emotion during games and events, and to take breaks if necessary. The Society advised in a statement that was signed by…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Alkali has signed the ministerial performance bond with the Directors and the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of his ministry and agencies. The bond signed, contains a comprehensive strategy to ensure that the sustainable developments envisioned for the transportation sector come to fruition before the end of the…
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