See more as Access Bank closes in on deal to buy another bank

  • Access Bank is reportedly nearing the completion of a deal to acquire National Bank of Kenya 100%
  • The bank deal, which was first announced in March 2024, is now set to be completed and formalised
  • Access Bank’s deal with the Kenya bank will further expand its market share in retail and digital banking across Africa

Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of business journalism experience with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.

Access Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, is on the verge of completing the takeover of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) subject to regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Competitions Authority of Kenya (CAK).