...NOT IN THISDAY STYLE? THEN YOU’RE NOT IN STYLE SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2019 HERBERT WIGWE TRANSFORMING BANKING! Nothing but good vibez only. Promise. Access more of the hottest music, videos, and exclusives from across Africa. Get Vibez...it's contagious. Spend globally with Herbert Wigwe, the CEO and Group Managing Director of Access Bank began 4 currencies on 1 card a revolution in the Nigerian banking Industry, through various initiatives. He has empowered many women, and his philanthropic work seeks to elevate thousands of children from poverty. anywhere you go Guest Correspondent, OJY OKPE shares her exclusive interview with Wigwe at ARISE TV, as he spoke about his mission to maintain Access Bank as the largest bank on the continent; his love for art; and what it takes to be truly successful. CONTENT Society Fashion JIM OVIA’S RECEPTION TO COMMEMORATE GODWIN EMEFIELE’S THE TAKEOVER OF THE 9 STEPS TO DEFINING 2ND TERM AS CBN GOVERNOR ROMPER YOUR PERSONAL STYLE PG 10-11 PG 20-21 PG 4-7 CAPSULES COLOURS OF LIFE THE ADUNNI COLLECTION PG 17 PG 22 DRESS TO LOOK SLIMMER TIPS FOR NATURAL PG 18-19 HAIR CARE PG 23 DARLING NIGERIA EXPLORES GLOBAL HAIR TRENDS AT INTERACTIVE STAKEHOLDER EVENT PG 8 There was a time when banks was just somewhere for us to put our monies and ensure they stay safely tucked away in their vaults. In those THISDAY STYLE days, online transactions were unheard of talk less of mobile banking. But now, not only do banks want to become ‘your best friend’, they FASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR are creating ventures that transcend far beyond their comfort zone... RUTH OSIME 08111847085 to save money. Each bank is constantly trying to forge ahead of its EDITOR PRINT OLUFUNKE BABS-KUFEJI 08111847086 competitors when it comes to innovation. With FirstBank Visa Debit Multi-Currency Card in your wallet, EDITOR DIGITAL KONYE NWABOGOR Many products, incentives and programs are launched regularly 08111847087 to give customers the best possible service in meeting their needs. It’s you can transact business anywhere in the world, whether in STYLE CORRESPONDENT MOJISOLA ALLEN a continuous step towards advancing and educating their clients on Naira, Dollars, Pound Sterling or Euro, all on one debit card. 08116759745 why they should stay loyal. Aside from these ventures, banks also are also STYLE CORRESPONDENT SAFINA MOHAMMED playing larger roles in their Corporate Social Responsibility. Many NGOs are We give you the world, because we put You First. also beneficiaries to the financial support from these banks. SENIOR ART DESIGNER MATHIAS ARCHIBONG 07054965500 What is most exciting, especially for me, is the exposure and financial support banks are now giving to the creative sector. From food to fashion to music and also art, various banks have begun CONTRIBUTORS to host events that highlight the talents of players in these various sectors. From GTBank’s Food Fair and RUKY SALAKO JULIET ALU Fashion Week, we also have Access Bank’s Art-X series and now, Born In Africa Festival which celebrates AYODEJI ROTINWA Africans who have done great things around the world, particularly within the continent. These banks are raising the bars alongside us to also preach the African narrative. This week we run Ojy Okpe’s interview PHOTOGRAPHER TY BELLO with Herbert Wigwe, MD of Access Bank on ARISE TV where he speaks about the steps taken by his bank to promote African talent and make the world take note. DIRECTOR, PRINT PRODUCTION. CHUKS ONWUDINJO 08077092196 FASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR TONY ELUMELU BOLA AHMED TINUBU EBENEZER ONYEAGWU GBENGA OYEBODE GODWIN & MARGARET EMEFIELE GOV BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU GOV IFEANYI OKOWA GOV EMMANUEL UDOM NDUKA OBAIGBENA OF LAGOS STATE OF DELTA STATE OF AKWA IBOM STATE JIM OVIA’S RECEPTION TO COMMEMORATE GODWIN EMEFIELE’S 2ND TERM AS CBN GOVERNOR A few week’s ago, President Muhammadu Buhari nominated Godwin Emefiele for a second term as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Emefiele’s first appointment was in 2014 by former President Goodluck Jonathan which he retained when Buhari came to office in 2015, making him the first governor to be nominated for two terms since Nigeria turned returned to democracy in 1999. The calm demeanor of Emefiele and his stewardship at the helm of affairs at the CBN, clearly played a major role in his reappointment, chief of which was his intervention in the FX market to ensure the stability of the Naira. He also delisted some items from the forex window, compelling Nigerians to look within in terms of building local productivity, not to mention introducing financing initiatives for farmers, and small and medium enterprises, to mention a few. His numerous policies have played a role in stimulating the Nigerian economy. To mark his return for a second term as well as give accolades for his hard work and success in this role, Emefiele’s former boss, Jim Ovia, Chairman and Founder JIM OVIA YEMI OSINBAJO, VICE PRESIDENT ALIKO DANGOTE ISMAILA ISA FUNTUA HRH RILWAN AKIOLU of Zenith Bank Plc, held a reception at the Civic Centre, Lagos, OF FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA OBA OF LAGOS in his honour. 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