United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing the N1 trillion market capitalisation mark on Monday. This accomplishment positions UBA among the elite group of companies with a market capitalisation exceeding N1tn, marking a significant…
UBA pioneers financial inclusivity for the visually impaired with Braille Account Opening Form
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has launched the UBA Braille Account Opening Form, a first of its kind initiative in the Nigerian and African market. The Africa’s Global Bank, said in a statement that it is designed specifically to cater…
Leadership and FirstBank’s successful transitioning to ‘click’ banking
In December 2015, the share price of First Bank of Nigeria Limited was trading around N4.8 band. About seven years later, precisely last December, the value held tightly to N15, growing by over threefold amid general asset and economic doldrums.…
UBA launches ‘RED Radio’, an online entertainment platform
United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc), has launched its dynamic and creative online radio channel, RED Radio. A statement by the Pan- African financial institution, said RED Radio, powered by UBA, is a lifestyle web platform that has been set…
UBA’s pack of lies unravels; over 4,000 staff were sacked not 1,000
Thisislagos’s story on UBA’s sack of over 1,000 staff early in the New Year is generating reactions from former staff affected by the action. A staff who was disengaged from a branch in Lagos has provided thisislagos with full details…
Did UBA promote staff or did it sack 1,000? Nigerians demand answers
On Saturday January 4, 2019, United Bank for Africa PLC, one of Africa’s biggest banks owned by philanthropist Tony Elumelu sent out a press release signed by Ramon Nasir, Head, External & Media Relations. The press release announced with glee:…
Jobberman to launch 2019 Best 100 Companies to Work For in Nigeria
Leading talent recruitment agency Jobberman, is set to release the 5th edition of the Best 100 Companies to Work For in Nigeria during a launch event that will be held in Lagos, Nigeria on November 21, 2019. The Best 100…
Open Teeth takes centre stage with his comedy
The Nigerian entertainment industry may have taken the much-coveted spot as one of the country’s largest exports, but it is the movie and music sub-industries that take the spotlight, with the comedy sub-industry pushing behind. Although the comedy industry struggles…
UBA hinges future performance on cost efficiency, improved asset quality
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has assured its local and international investors that it’s prudent focus on improved asset quality as well as the continuous adoption of strict cost efficient measures will help the bank achieve its objectives and…
Tony Elumelu – from 3rd World to World class by Onyema Dike
Tony Elumelu, banker, serial entrepreneur, billionaire apostle of Africapitalism and uber philanthropist needs no introduction. Starting his banking career at All States Trust Bank with, many say, a 3rd class degree from Ambrose Alli university (a state university no less)…
