In a massive boost to the transportation sector and youth empowerment in Lagos State, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has entered into a landmark $100 million partnership with …
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AfricaBankingDevelopmentEconomyFinanceSustainability
UBA to Launch Whitepaper on Unlocking Africa’s Growth Potential
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced plans to launch a major whitepaper designed to accelerate Africa’s economic development through improved financial systems, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth initiatives. …
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BankingBusinessCapital MarketCorporate EarningsEconomyFinance
UBA Half-Year Profit Rises to N335bn Despite Drop in Pre-Tax Earnings
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced its financial performance for the first half of 2025, showing a profit after tax of N335.53bn. This represents a 6.06 per cent …
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BankingEastern AfricaEconomyInfrastructureInternational RelationsKenyaNigeriaTrade
UBA Commits $150m to Kenya’s Roads Levy Programme
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced a $150 million (KES 20.5 billion) commitment to Kenya’s Roads Levy Securitisation Programme, a $1.35 billion initiative designed by the Kenya Roads …
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BankingBusinessEastern AfricaFinanceGovernment PolicyInfrastructure
Kenya, UBA Seal $150m Deal to Revive Stalled Road Projects
he Government of Kenya has signed a US$150 million (KSh16.38 billion) financing agreement with United Bank for Africa (UBA) as part of a landmark US$1.35 billion (KSh175 billion) programme aimed …
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BankingBusinessEconomyFinanceWomen Empowerment
UBA Secures N5bn BOI Loan to Support Women-Owned and MSME Businesses
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has obtained a N5bn loan facility from the Bank of Industry (BOI) to support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in …
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AfricaBankingEconomyFintechInnovationTrade and Commerce
UBA Launches AI-Powered Cross-Border Payment with PAPSS
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr Oliver Alawuba, has described the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) as Africa’s strategic response …
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AfricaBanking, Finance & InvestmentEconomyMarketsTechnology
UBA Pushes Pan-African Banking Goals as Executives Meet in Lagos for Half-Year Review
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group has restated its commitment to expanding its pan-African presence as it continues to grow beyond Nigerian borders. This came during the Group’s Half-Year …
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BusinessDevelopmentEconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTNigeriaWestern Africa
CBN Says Strong Banks Are Key to Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Target
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that Nigeria needs strong, stable, and resilient banks if the country wants to achieve the $1 trillion economy target by the year …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessINVESTMENTNigeriaWestern Africa
UBA witnesses a nine-month profit increases by N116 billion
UBA, United Bank of Africa’s profit for the nine-month period from January through September hit its peak level ever this year, catapulted by reasonable growth in interest income, its financial …