BUSINESS

UBA Group shines at 2025 Banker Awards, named Africa’s Bank of the Year for the third time in five years

Daily Dispatch December 8, 2025

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has once again solidified its position as one of Africa’s most innovative and resilient financial institutions, earning the prestigious title of Africa’s Bank of the Year 2025 from The Banker, a Financial Times publication. This marks the third time in five

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UBA empowers next generation of leaders as 700 youths join GMAP initiative

Daily Dispatch October 21, 2025

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, continues to demonstrate its commitment to youth empowerment and leadership development as 700 young professionals joined the bank through the Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP), signalling a major investment in the next generation of leaders who will continue to drive the continent’s economic and

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 members in the same fire, which broke […]

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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 […]

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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,

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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 […]