{
  "id": 11711312,
  "title": "Access Bank eyes broader partnership with Zambia Air Force",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/access-bank-eyes-broader-partnership-with-zambia-air-force",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-03T15:18:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/access-bank-eyes-broader-partnership-with-zambia-air-force/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Access Bank Zambia is seeking to broaden its collaboration with the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) beyond the sponsorship of the Red Arrows Rugby Club (RARC), according to Dr Iheanyi Nwogu, the bank's Managing Director. The bank's partnership with the ZAF has extended to managing salary and operational accounts for the institution and its personnel. The bank's CEO expressed the company's intent to leverage its financial expertise and network across Africa and beyond to support the ZAF's objectives and contribute to Zambia's development. Access Bank's CEO also commended the RARC for its consistent performance this season, highlighting the club's determination and strong mentality. Zambia Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Oscar Msitu Nyoni praised Access Bank Zambia for its ongoing support to the RARC, noting that sports play a crucial role in promoting physical fitness, discipline, teamwork, leadership, and character development. Lt Gen Nyoni emphasized that the new RARC playing kit symbolizes the identity, heritage, and values of the club, the Zambia Air Force, and their partners. He urged the players to wear the kit with pride and maintain the values and professionalism of the Zambia Air Force. The partnership ceremony was attended by ZAF officials, Access Bank senior executives, RARC management, coaches, players, and representatives from both organizations.",
  "summary": "Access Bank Zambia says it is looking to deepen its partnership with the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) beyond its sponsorship of Red Arrows Rugby Club (RARC). Access Bank Zambia Managing Director, Dr Iheanyi Nwogu, said the bank’s relationship with the Zambia Air Force extended beyond rugby, noting that the institution had also served as a […] The post Access Bank eyes broader partnership with Zambia…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}