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Herbert Wigwe

Late Herbert Wigwe Ranks 7th Among Top Overseas Property Owners in London

March 28, 2026

The estate of the late Nigerian banking executive, Herbert Wigwe, has been ranked seventh among the top overseas property owners in London, according to a recent analysis by The Londoner, based on

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Five Bank Majority Shareholders Lost N49.43bn In H1 2025

August 6, 2025

Five majority shareholders in the banking industry lost N49.43 billion in the first half (H1) of 2025, after the share prices of their banks plunged. The five majority shareholders, comprising Ladi Balogun,

'Herbert Wigwe Aided Dangote Refinery, Impacted Lamido Sanusi, Kashim Imam, Abubakar Suleiman's lives' - El-Rufai Mourns Late Access Holdings GMD

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Herbert Wigwe’s Investment In Access Holdings Drops To N110.45bn

May 30, 2025

The investment of Herbert Wigwe in Access Holdings has dropped by 8.71 per cent between January 2 and May 29, according to analysis by Prime Business Africa. Analysis showed that the decline

Wigwe: Flying In Bad Weather Wrong, Says US Aviation Lawyer

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Herbert Wigwe: The Ordeal Of Fatherless Children

February 25, 2025

The ordeal of Herbert Wigwe’s children, who have been caught up in a legal tussle between their grandfather on one side and the testaments of their deceased father’s Will on the other,

US Agencies To Begin Probe On Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe Helicopter Crash

Opinion

Herbert Wigwe: One Year After

February 4, 2025

By Tunde Ogunseitan Next Monday, February 10, marks one year since Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba, their son, Chizi, and their friend, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, tragically lost their lives in a helicopter accident

Opinion

From One village, A Fearless Future For Africa

October 18, 2024

Some 250 days after the tragic death of its founder, Wigwe University formally opened its doors to its first set of students on Thursday, October 17, 2024, marking the fulfillment of late

News

Family, Friends Remember Wigwe On Posthumous Birthday, But Where Is Lagos Governor?

August 16, 2024

Six months after his tragic death in a helicopter accident in California, eminent banker, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, was celebrated by his family, friends and associates on his posthumous birthday on Thursday, August

Opinion

To The Fearless One On His Posthumous Birthday

August 15, 2024

A leader, a mentor, a fearless warrior, Herbert Wigwe. Your presence is still felt, though you’re out of sight I remember you everyday On your first post humous birthday, I remember you

Opinion

Wigwe University Set To Transform Tertiary Education

August 2, 2024

It is reassuring that the Board of Trustees, Governing Council and other stakeholders of Wigwe University are working hard to sustain the university and fulfil the vision of its founder, Herbert Onyewumbu

Opinion

Shareholders Remember Wigwe, Others At Access Holdings Annual General Meeting

April 20, 2024

Out of deference and honour to their departed chairman, Mr. Bababode Odunkoya and Group Chief Executive, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, shareholders of Access Holdings Plc, declined to scrutinize and comment on the 2023

Opinion

The Return Of Aig-Imoukhuede

March 17, 2024

Although the appointment of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as the Board Chairman of Access Holdings last week was a highly anticipated event, the announcement still came with elements of surprise and psychology. With the

Business News·News

Wigwe: Aig-Imoukhuede Returns To Access Holdings As Non-Executive Chairman

March 15, 2024

Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its non-executive chairman.

Politics

Akpabio’s Comment At Wigwe’s Funeral Insensitive – Peterside

March 11, 2024

Founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, Atedo Peterside, has berated Nigeria’s Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his comments at the funeral of the late Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe on

Events·News

Funeral Activities For Herbert Wigwe In Photos

March 7, 2024

It has been a week with activities lined up to honour the late Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe. Wigwe died alongside his wife, son and former Group

Opinion

A Weeklong Farewell To The Wigwes (1)

March 7, 2024

It was a week of raw emotions, tears and tributes as Nigerians and foreign dignitaries from all walks of life turned out in large numbers to celebrate the lives of Dr. Herbert

Why We Resort To Importing Crude From U.S. – Dangote

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Dangote Renames Refinery Road After Late Access Holdings Boss, Wigwe

March 5, 2024

Aliko Dangote, has renamed the 120km road leading to his Oil Refinery, located in Lagos State after late former CEO of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe.

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Herbert Wigwe, Wife, Son’s Funeral To Hold March 4 – 10, 2024

February 24, 2024

Funeral rites for the late Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Dr Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son, who died in a helicopter crash near the California-Nevada border in the

Opinion

Herbert Wigwe, Access Bank And The Danger Of A Single Story

February 23, 2024

It was the venerated writer, Chimanda Adichie, who first warned us against the destructive influences of a single story in her now famous 2009 TED talk. Many did not take her seriously

Opinion

Wigwe: A Nasty Way Of Interpreting Death

February 17, 2024

I have received so many condolence messages from friends and persons I do not even know on the death of my boss, brother and friend, Dr. Herbert Wigwe

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Abia Gov Otti Pays Condolence Visit To Wigwe Family [Photos]

February 16, 2024

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Friday, in Lagos, paid a condolence visit to the family of Pastor and Mrs. Shyngle Wigwe, parents of Dr Herbert Wigwe, late Group Chief Executive

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Wigwe’s Death One Too Many – Ohanaeze

February 16, 2024

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely death of Group CEO of Access Bank Plc, Herbert Wigwe who died alongside his wife, son and former group chairman of Nigeria

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Wigwe Death: US Deepens Investigation As Senators, Others Continue Condolence Visit

February 16, 2024

As US investigators delve deeper into the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of Access Holdings’ CEO, Herbert Wigwe, and others, Nigerians pay their respects, highlighting Wigwe’s humble roots and

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Wigwe: Flying In Bad Weather Wrong, Says US Aviation Lawyer

February 15, 2024

A US aviation lawyer, Robert Clifford, has said that the tragic helicopter crash that took the lives of Access Holdings' Group CEO, Herbert Wigwe, and others in California could have been prevented.

Opinion

Lamentations: A Message To God Through Herbert Wigwe – Prof. Nsereka

February 14, 2024

Uncle Herbert Wigwe! Tee Wigwe! You will recall that on November 21, 2023, you lost the chairman of the Board of Directors of Access Holdings, Bababode Osunkoya

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Wigwe Has Left Big Vacuum In Banking Industry – Obiano

February 14, 2024

Obiano, has expressed his condolences to the Wigwe family and the banking sector following the untimely death of Herbert Wigwe, the group chief executive officer of Access Holdings Plc.

Opinion

Herbert Wigwe: How Could This Be?

February 13, 2024

How could such a fine gentleman, so generous, warm, humble and respectful die so violently with his wife, son, and friend? Why would such a visionary business leader, Godfearing and kindhearted human

Herbert Wigwe, Access Bank CEO, Dies In Helicopter Crash

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Herbert Wigwe: Nigerian Govt, U.S Begin Talk To Investigate The Chopper Crash As Netizens Mourn Victims

February 13, 2024

In the wake of the tragic chopper crash in California claiming the lives of Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe and others, a collaborative effort between Nigerian and American authorities is underway to

Business News·News

Access Holdings Appoints Bolaji Agbede As Acting CEO After Wigwe’s Death

February 13, 2024

The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc has appointed an Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, in the person of Ms. Bolaji Agbede. Agbede’s appointment followed the sudden tragic loss of the

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Wigwe’s Death A Big Blow To Me – Alex Otti

February 12, 2024

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc., Dr Herbert Wigwe.

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‘Herbert Wigwe Aided Dangote Refinery, Impacted Lamido Sanusi, Kashim Imam, Abubakar Suleiman’s lives’ – El-Rufai Mourns Late Access Holdings GMD

February 11, 2024

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe. El-Rufai’s comments followed

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Herbert Wigwe’s Death: We’ll Soon Announce Acting Group CEO – Access Holdings

Access Holdings Plc has disclosed that it will soon announce the appointment of an Acting Chief Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, following the death of Dr Herbert Wigwe.

February 11, 2024

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‘Wigwe Was An Astute Financial Czar’, Nze Duru Mourns Late Access Holdings Boss

Nze Chidi Duru, has joined other Nigerians and the global business community in mourning the untimely death of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc., Dr Herbert Wigwe.

February 11, 2024

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Herbert Wigwe: Death Hits Access Holdings 3 Times In 3 Months

Access Holdings Plc, a leading multinational financial services group has tragically lost three of its top corporate leaders to death within the last three months.

February 11, 2024

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Herbert Wigwe, Access Bank CEO Dies In Helicopter Crash

Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, has tragically passed away. Reports indicate that Wigwe lost his life in a helicopter crash near the California-Nevada border in the United States. Details surrounding the involvement of Wigwe’s family members,

February 10, 2024

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Update: Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe, Wife, Child Among Victims Of Helicopter Crash

The helicopter crash involving Herbert Wigwe, the CEO of Access Holdings, has claimed the lives of not only the businessman but also his wife and child who were onboard with him. The ill-fated chopper, which was en route to Las Vegas, crashed

February 10, 2024

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10 Facts To Know About Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe

On February 9, 2024, the world lost a visionary Nigerian banker and entrepreneur, Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe CFR. He was the CEO of Access Holdings Plc, traded as Access Corporation until his untimely passing. Here are 10 key facts about his life and

February 10, 2024

Opinion

In Giving Back To Society, Herbert Wigwe Builds University

The license for Wigwe University, founded by Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive of Access Corporation PLC, the holding company of Access Bank, is among the 37 licenses approved and issued by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Friday, June 9,

June 12, 2023

Business News

Like Elumelu, Wigwe, Ebenezer Onyeagwu Acquires More Shares In Zenith Bank

The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has acquired 8 million shares in the company. He parted with N191.80 million to acquire the shares, which increased his stake in Zenith Bank from 0.26 per cent to

May 11, 2023

Business News·Insights

Access Bank GMD, Herbert Wigwe, Suffers Investment Loss, Tightens Control Over Firm

The value of investment owned in Access Bank by the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, has fallen despite increasing his stake. As of December 31, 2021, Wigwe owned 1.51 billion shares of Access Bank worth N14.11 billion, however, the banker

November 8, 2022

Business News·Finance & Economy

Nigerian Billionaire, Herbert Wigwe Splash N15 billion On Kenyan bank, As Access Bank Acquires Fifth Firm

Access Bank, the subsidiary of Access Holdings, owned by Nigerian billionaire, Herbert Wigwe, has acquired Sidian Bank, based in Kenya, almost a year after the Nigerian lender tookover Transnational Bank, another firm in the East African country. In a statement released to

June 8, 2022

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