Access Bank finalises National Bank of Kenya acquisition 

Access Bank has acquired Kenya’s National Bank in a $100M deal, signaling its bold expansion into East Africa’s competitive banking market.

EXCLUSIVE: Access Holdings shifts to consolidation phase after expansion drive

This strategic pivot is intended to address concerns among some shareholders and analysts who, despite the bank's significant expansion, have deemed its stock undervalued.

Access Bank sets 2025 finish line for $100M acquisition of KCB unit

“My expectation is that before the end of the third quarter, we should see significant progress made on the NBK transaction. Without a doubt, it will be a 2025 play,” Ogbonna stated

Access Bank faces customer outcry after core system upgrade disrupts services

"Yesterday after service, I was typically stranded due to a bank’s negligence," one of the customers told Condia on Monday.

Access Bank embarks on second major core banking upgrade, in five years, starting today

The upgrade is crucial for managing the data of Access Bank’s more than 60 million customers across 23 countries

Access Bank expands to Europe, picks Malta as launchpad

Malta's robust financial sector, which grew by nearly 12% between 2022 and 2023, make it an attractive destination for Access Bank

Access Bank completes acquisitions of Standard Chartered bank subsidiaries

The banking group that boasts over 60 million customers has been on an acquisition drive as far back as 2018

EXCLUSIVE: Access Bank will pay ₦23 billion to finalise Tanzania bank acquisition

This deal indicates Access Bank's successful acquisition of ABC Tanzania, which is part of the lender’s strategy to expand its footprint in East Africa.