NEWS

Afriland Towers Fire: United Capital Confirms Six More Deaths, Total Fatalities Now 10

Daily Dispatch September 18, 2025

The death toll from the devastating fire at Afriland Towers has risen to ten, following confirmation from United Capital Plc that six of its employees died in the incident. The tragic update comes just hours after the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) disclosed the loss of four staff

NEWS

President Tinubu Mourns Victims of Afriland Towers Fire Outbreak

Daily Dispatch September 18, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in Tuesday’s tragic fire outbreak at Afriland Towers, located on Broad Street, Lagos Island. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President also commiserated with the Federal Inland Revenue […]

NEWS

Aged, Children, Vulnerable Benefit from UBA Foundation’s Charity Outreach in Lagos

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2025

In a display of compassion and commitment to societal well-being, UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, extended its generosity to the less privileged in Lagos through its charity outreach program. The Foundation visited So-Said Charity Homes Community and SOS Children’s Village, in Lagos, where the elderly, children,

BUSINESS

Elumelu boosts UBA stake with N43.91bn share purchase

Daily Dispatch June 4, 2025

Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, has significantly increased his ownership in the bank by acquiring additional shares worth ₦43.91 billion over a two-day period. According to a regulatory disclosure filed with the Nigerian Exchange Group by UBA’s Group Company Secretary, Bili Odum, the transactions took place between May 29 and May […]

BUSINESS

UBA empowers customers with instant connectivity via new USSD advance top-up feature

Daily Dispatch May 28, 2025

In a bold move to further streamline mobile banking and meet customer needs on the go, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has introduced Advance Top-Up, a new feature on its USSD platform, *919#, designed to ensure customers stay connected even when they run out of airtime or data. The service, accessible by dialing 9199#, […]

BUSINESS

UBA ranked strongest Nigerian brand in 2025

Daily Dispatch May 22, 2025

Brand Finance, a UK-based brand valuation consultancy has ranked the United Bank for Africa (UBA) as the strongest Nigerian brand in 2025. In its report, titled ‘The Nigeria 25 2025’, the organisation said the ranking reflects significant changes in the country’s leading brands, with banking brands climbing the ranks to dominate the top 10. “This […]