The financial sector must lead in defining what sustainable development means for our economy, particularly for Africa. At Access Bank, we are committed to deploying finance that delivers not just financial returns but long-lasting impact, transforming lives and ecosystems

Africa is a continent that has undergone a remarkable transformation and this is in no small measure down to building resilience and rock-solid risk management into the heart of its banking systems

Access Bank takes an innovative, 360 degree approach to sustainability, resulting in a diverse menu of ESG initiatives across environmental, social and governance levels

One of the few banks that have gone ‘all-in’ on sustainability, Access Bank realised long before many others that responsible investment and societal impact were crucial not just for financial performance, but for securing the wellbeing of all for generations to come

From issuing Africa’s first corporate green bond to empowering entrepreneurs in the local community, Access Bank is leading the charge for sustainability in Nigeria’s banking sector

Financial inclusion still has a long way to go in Nigeria, but the digital solutions provided by Access Bank ensure that fewer citizens than ever lack access to vital banking services

CEO Herbert Wigwe explains how the post-merger Access Bank is matching its new leading status with a reformed compliance framework

Herbert Wigwe discusses the African bank’s sustainability and financial inclusion goals

Now with 29 million customers, it’s a totally different ballgame for Access Bank, says CEO Herbert Wigwe

Nigerian banks must continue to push the boundaries of innovation if citizens are to profit from the country’s transition to a digitalised financial system

Conscientious financial institutions like Access Bank are recognising the benefits of sustainable banking and the positive effect this can have on both the company and wider society

Founder and CEO Herbert Wigwe plots the path to becoming the world’s most respected African bank

Some organisations may be tempted to cut back on sustainability measures perceived to be costly and uncompetitive, but Nigeria’s Access Bank has found these programmes to be the key to ensuring its future