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IFC and Access Holdings Partner to Expand Trade Finance and Support Enterprise Growth Across Africa

IFC and Access Holdings Partner to Expand Trade Finance and Support Enterprise Growth Across Africa
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Access Holdings Plc and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have signed an agreement to expand trade finance and help African businesses access regional and global markets. The partnership will strengthen Access Group’s capacity to finance businesses, support cross-border trade and contribute to sustainable economic growth across its markets.
Context & Background
  • ✦IFC’s investment forms part of Access Holdings Plc’s broader capital-raising programme, designed to attract development finance institutions and other investors and support disciplined growth across its markets.
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2026:Under the agreed structure, IFC’s investment comprises: Pivot Integrated Energy Redeems ₦8.25bn Commercial Paper Ahead of Maturity, Reinforces Investor ConfidenceDYQUE Unveils New Solar Solutions as Nigerians Seek Ways to Reduce Diesel CostsExceed: One Connected Platform for Teams, Customers and Business Growth The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2026 by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings Plc; Ethiopis Tafara, IFC Regional Vice President for Africa, and Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc.
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  • ✦Access Holdings Plc and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have signed an agreement to expand trade finance and help African businesses access regional and global markets.
  • ✦The partnership will strengthen Access Group’s capacity to finance businesses, support cross-border trade and contribute to sustainable economic growth across its markets.
  • ✦IFC’s investment forms part of Access Holdings Plc’s broader capital-raising programme, designed to attract development finance institutions and other investors and support disciplined growth across its markets.
Key Facts:2026: Under the agreed structure, IFC’s investment comprises: Pivot Integrated Energy Redeems ₦8.25bn Commercial Paper Ahead of Maturity, Reinforces Investor ConfidenceDYQUE Unveils New Solar Solutions as Nigerians Seek Ways to Reduce Diesel CostsExceed: One Connected Platform for Teams, Customers and Business Growth The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2026 by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings Plc; Ethiopis Tafara, IFC Regional Vice President for Africa, and Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc.
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Access Holdings Plc and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have signed an agreement to expand trade finance

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What is the latest development regarding Access Bank?

Access Holdings Plc and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have signed an agreement to expand trade finance and help African businesses access regional and global markets.

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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Access Bank.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

Under the agreed structure, IFC’s investment comprises: Pivot Integrated Energy Redeems ₦8.25bn Commercial Paper Ahead of Maturity, Reinforces Investor ConfidenceDYQUE Unveils New Solar Solutions as Nigerians Seek Ways to Reduce Diesel CostsExceed: One Connected Platform for Teams, Customers and Business Growth The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2026 by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings Plc; Ethiopis Tafara, IFC Regional Vice President for Africa, and Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc.

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