United Bank for Africa (UBA) through UBA Foundation, its corporate social responsibility arm, has donated the sum of N500 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), as part of its continued commitment to secure environment for individuals and businesses The N500m cheque was presented to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, by […]
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Nigeria’s major financial institution, Access Holdings Plc, has announced the completion of its acquisition of two additional banks in Angola and Sierra Leone. In a recent statement on the development, the bank said, ‘Further to our July 14, 2023 announcement regarding the above subject, Access Holdings PLC (‘Access Holdings’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to […]
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A 16-year-old student of Everest Heights Int’l Academy, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Tehilah Isimah, has emerged as the overall winner of the 14th edition of the National Essay Competition (NEC) sponsored by the United Bank for Africa (UBA). Miss Isimah clinched the prize of N7.5 million educational grant, which will support her university education at any […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Friday, urged bank customers to report any difficulties withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs to the apex bank from December 1. This was disclosed by the apex bankGovernor, Olayemi Cardoso, during the 2024 annual bankers dinner in Lagos organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria […]
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As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to France, the Chairman of UBA Group, Tony Elumelu, in the presence of President Tinubu and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, signed a landmark business cooperation agreement with the French Finance Minister, Antoine Armand. The agreement is a significant indication of support by the French […]
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has praised the Wednesday ‘s N0vember 27th grand opening of Zenith Bank in Paris, France, as a symbol of national pride to Nigeria. His words, “This bank that you have opened here is not only for you but for all of us as Nigerians,” one of the world’s richest […]
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Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the appointment of Henrietta Ugboh as an Independent Non-Executive Director. The appointment has been approved by the relevant regulatory bodies, including the Central Bank of Nigeria. UBA’s Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, CFR commenting on the appointment, said, “Henrietta Ugboh brings a track record of […]
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Chairperson, Heirs Insurance Brokers (a member of Heirs Insurance Group) and Chairperson Avon HMO, Dr. Awele V. Elumelu, OFR, at the recently concluded International Conference for Women in Insurance, , joined other female business leaders in the call for gender parity and more women in leadership in Nigeria’s insurance industry. Held at the Lagos Continental […]
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Africa’s leading energy solutions provider listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) and Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is pleased to announce that the Company has emerged winner of the ‘Deal of the Year’ award at Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2024. The Africa Energy Chamber (AEC), the organisers of the annual week-long oil and gas conference, […]
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Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has restated its commitment to driving the diversification of Nigeria’s economy for growth and job prospects through strategic investments. This is just as the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industries (LCCI) described the Company as the pillar and strength of the nation’s economy with its many investments. Dangote said while it […]
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Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has set the wheels in motion to expand its operations in the Middle East with plan ongoing to open a subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, its largest economy. This move which is expected to happen within the next year will mark the bank’s second subsidiary in the […]
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Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc, Nigeria’s premier capital market infrastructure,otherwise known as the central depository of the ‘Stock Exchange’, has been honoured for its outstanding contributions to the financial services industry. CSCS received the prestigious Capital Market Infrastructure Developer of the Year award, at the 12th Business Day Banks and other Financial Institutions (BAFI) […]
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