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Access Bank Wins THISDAY Global Bank of the Year Award
…Aig-Imoukhuede honoured as “Titan of the Year”
By Gloria Ikibah
Access Bank PLC has received the prestigious 2024 THISDAY Global Bank of the Year award in recognition of its transformative impact on the global banking industry.
Chairman of Access Holdings, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, was also honoured with the THISDAY Titan of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the financial sector.
At the 2025 THISDAY Awards held in Lagos, Access Bank surpassed competitors such as the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM) and United Bank for Africa (UBA) to claim the highly coveted title. The event, marking the 30th anniversary of THISDAY Newspapers and the 12th anniversary of Arise News Channel, carried the theme “When the Going Gets Tough… The Tough Get Rewarded.”
Access Bank was lauded for its strategic growth, innovative leadership, and commitment to sustainability. It also received recognition for its technological advancements, clinching the 2024 Digital Jurist Award for Best Digital Bank.
In addition, the bank’s emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles earned it the 2024 Euromoney Award for Best Bank for ESG in Nigeria and Ghana. With an expanding international presence across Africa, Europe, and Asia, Access Bank continues to strengthen its global influence.
Managing Director Roosevelt Ogbonna, while accepting the award, credited the achievement to the bank’s stakeholders and stated, “This honour reflects decades of hard work and the vision of trailblazers like Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede and Herbert Wigwe. We dedicate this award to our customers and team members who inspire us daily.”
Aig-Imoukhuede, recognised alongside other top leaders, reflected on his career, thanking Prince Nduka Obaigbena for his mentorship and shared, “This recognition is a testament to perseverance and vision. I am grateful to stand among exceptional peers.”
The ceremony, attended by luminaries from the private and public sectors, celebrated excellence across industries and highlighted the impact of visionary leadership in shaping Nigeria’s future.
Again, seasoned lawyer, Chinye Chuma this Saturday will unearth inherent dangers in familyhood.
Chinye known for his incisive and clear cut analysis will this Saturday highlight how one can swim through legal challenges in marriages and family matters.
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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Activist Omoyele Sowore, has pleaded not guilty to the cybercrime charges against him at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had filed the charges against Sowore for calling him an “illegal IGP.”
Sowore had made the remark on his verified X handle.
However, the activist is standing trial before Justice Liman of the FCT High Court and was docked at about 10:00 am when the charges were read to him.
When the charges were read, Sowore pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
Meanwhile, several of his followers had protested in front of the court over Sowore’s arraignment.
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