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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Nigerian Stock Market Rebounds with N986bn Gain as Investors Regain Confidence
The Nigerian stock market recorded a strong rebound last week as investors’ portfolio value rose by more than N986 billion within five trading sessions. The development marked the end of …
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Top 5 Nigerian Banks Dominating social media in 2025
Navigating the bustling digital sphere, Nigerian banks are in a fierce competition not just for customer deposits, but for attention and engagement. In 2025, social media is no longer a …
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UBA Unveils Fifth Supersavers Promo with N150m Prize to Boost Savings Culture
The United Bank for Africa Plc has launched the fifth season of its Supersavers Promo, which will reward customers with N150 million in prizes while encouraging more Nigerians to embrace …
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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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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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NGX Market Capitalisation Increases by N459bn as BUA Cement
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, August 6, 2025, as the market saw renewed buying interest in major stocks. The All-Share Index (ASI) climbed by …
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UBA’s AI Chatbot LEO Now Facilitates Cross-Border Payments in Africa
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, one of the continent’s biggest financial institutions, has announced that its Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, LEO, is now capable of performing cross-border payment transactions. …
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Nigerian Stock Market Crosses N80trn Mark as Mid-Low Cap Stocks Drive Gains
The Nigerian stock market crossed a major milestone, as the market capitalization hit a new high of N80.144 trillion, showing strong investor confidence, especially in mid- and low-cap stocks. This …
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Nigerian Banks’ Restricted Deposits with CBN Hit ₦18.82tn as Tight Monetary Policies Persist
Seven big Nigerian banks have reported a combined ₦18.82 trillion in restricted deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as at March 31, 2025. This is a 7.3 percent …