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,

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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#, […]

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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 […]

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UBA posts N189.84bn profit in Q1 2025

Daily Dispatch April 24, 2025

United Bank for Africa has announced a profit of N189.84 billion for the first quarter of 2025, marking a strong start to the financial year. This represents a 33.15 percent increase compared to the N142.58 billion recorded during the same period in 2024. The bank revealed this in a corporate disclosure filed with the Nigerian […]

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UBA Inducts Over 3200 Young Professionals Under GMAP Initiative

Daily Dispatch March 6, 2025

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, continues to make significant impact in birthing the next generation of banking and finance professionals on the continent through its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) which to date has produced over 3,222 young professionals across Africa. Since inception three years ago, the GMAP, designed to equip

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UBA Group Donates $500,000 To AU Peace Fund

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2025

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc demonstrated its commitment to fostering peace and stability across Africa with a landmark donation of $500,000 to the African Union (AU) Peace Fund. This donation by the UBA Group supports the AU’s efforts towards promoting security, conflict resolution, sustainable development, and a unified Africa, as envisioned in