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- 9 May 2013
Nigeria Owes The World Bank, AfDB $5.3Bn
Nigeria is owing the World Bank Group and African Development Bank (AfDB) has reached $5.34billion, accounting for 80.19 per cent of the country’s total $6.67 billion external debt. The country’s…
- 27 Aug 2020
NEXIM Bank, Yobe Sign Export Development Pact
The Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Yobe State Government to facilitate export-related industrialization and attract investments that would…
- 8 Apr 2025
AfDB Mobilizes $2.2Bn to Support Nigeria's Agriculture
African Development Bank (AfDB) is mobilising $2.2 billion to develop agricultural processing zones in 28 states in Nigeria to boost food security and create jobs, Akinwumi Adesina, the bank's…
- 18 Dec 2023
UBA Secures $175m Facility from AfDB to Support Private Sector, Infrastructure Development
United Bank for Africa(UBA) has received a $175 million financial package from Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Group, towards enhancing its support to the private sector and financing of…
- 5 Nov 2020
Afreximbank Earmarks $1.5Bn To Boost African Economies
The African Export-Import Bank, Afrximbank has unveiled a $1.5 billion collaborative COVID-19 Pandemic Response Facility (COPREFA) to back African economies with rapid financial assistance to reduce…
- 12 Jun 2025
AfDB to Provide $184.1mfor Africa’s Largest Solar Energy, Battery Storage Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-gigawatt solar photovoltaic project…
- 24 Sept 2025
Ould Tah, AfDB President Presses for Scaled-Up Financing and Stronger Partnerships to Realize Africa’s Development Goals @ UNGA80
Sidi Ould Tah, President, African Development Bank Group is attending the United Nations’ 80th General Assembly this week to push the continent’s development priorities and mobilise support for the…
- 4 Dec 2013
ICS Financial Systems Participates in the “First Banking Conference in Iraq”
ICS Financial Systems (ICSFS), the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions, announced its successful participation in the First Banking Conference in Iraq that was…
- 6 Jun 2014
Technology, Partnership Approach Driving MasterCard Financial Inclusion in 2014
MasterCard's technology combined with increased engagement of governments is helping drive greater expansion of financial inclusion. Public-private partnerships, such as the social security program…
- 17 Jul 2022
UBA Launches United Arab Emirates Operations
The United Bank for Africa, (UBA Plc) has launched its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). UBA is a Multinational pan-African financial services group headquartered in Lagos and known as…
- 8 Dec 2025
UBA Wins Africa’s Bank of the Year for Third Time in Five Years
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has once again, reaffirmed its leadership as one of the continent’s most innovative and resilient financial institutions, as the bank has, for…
- 17 Jan 2017
AfDB Appoints Nigerian Director for Energy Financial Solutions
The African Development Bank has announce the appointment of Mr. Wale Shonibare as the Director – Energy Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulation with effect from 9th January 2017. He brings with…
- 16 Mar 2016
Oradian Takes Financial Inclusion Innovation to 18th Microcredit Summit
Oradian showcases its innovative financial inclusion application to around 700 people from around the world who are gathering March 14-17, 2016, in Abu Dhabi, for a 4-day Microsoft Summit. High-level…
- 19 Nov 2013
NEBA Names Ekeh, Zinox Boss Entrepreneur of the Year
Leo Stan Ekeh, chairman, Zinox Group, has been honored as the Entrepreneur of the Year, 2013, by the Nigeria Business Elite Awards. The honor was bestowed on him last weekend at the Civic Center,…
- 18 Feb 2025
UBA Donates $500,000 to AU Peace Fund to Foster Peace and Stability in Africa
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…
- 17 May 2024
Afreximbank Deepens Ties On $350m Project Support Facility
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has concluded arrangements for a facility of $250 million with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and $100 million with the Islamic…
- 19 Mar 2026
UBA, NiDCOM Deepen Collaboration to Unlock Diaspora Capital for Nigeria’s Growth
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, has reiterated its commitment towards building tangible economic bridges and strengthening diaspora-driven investment into Nigeria. L-R: Group…
- 10 Nov 2023
UBA, Saudi EXIM Bank Partner to Enhance Business Relations and Export Growth
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, and Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM), a premier export credit agency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have announced a partnership aimed at…
- 13 Aug 2017
WorldStage Summit 2017 Explores Innovation for Economic Transformation
All is set for the WorldStage Economic Summit 2017 (http://worldstagegroup.com/wes) with the Theme: ‘Transforming Business and Economy Through Innovation’ at the Event Centre, the Nigerian Stock…
- 16 Sept 2025
UBA Hosts Global Leaders at UNGA 2025, Launches Whitepaper on Unlocking Africa’s Potential
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to make a bold statement on the global stage as it will be gathering world leaders, policymakers, and investors and other private sector…
- 23 Jul 2026
UBA Wins Nigeria's Best ESG, Retail Bank Awards @ 2026 Euromoney Awards
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has been named Nigeria's Best Bank for Retail Banking and Best Bank for Sustainability Leadership (ESG) at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, reinforcing its…
- 31 Oct 2024
UBA Set to Establish Subsidiary in Saudi Arabia
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, has set the wheels in motion to expand its operations in the Middle East with plan ongoing to open a subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, its largest…
- 26 Oct 2017
Reps seek Harmonisation of Biometric Data of Nigerians
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to initiate measures for the harmonisation of the biometric data of Nigerians that have been captured by different agencies. The call was…
- 22 Nov 2022
New Digital Platform to Boost Inter-Africa Market Trading
The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) has launched an online platform dubbed ‘African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP)’, to facilitate cross-border trading, foster capital mobilisation,…
- 16 May 2021
SERAP Asks NASS to Identify Lawmakers Involved in Missing N4.1Bn
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the leadership of the National Assembly to probe the N4.1 billion budgeted for the parliament alleged to be missing. SERAP in a…
- 25 May 2017
Microsoft Announces Imagine Cup MEA Champions, Six Teams Emerge
Microsoft and the U.S. Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative announced the six winning teams of the Imagine Cup 2017 Middle East and Africa (MEA)…
- 18 Dec 2024
UBA to Deepen International Expansion, Others with N239bn Rights Issue
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc said it will utilise the net proceeds of its ongoing N239.4 billion rights issue to invest in additional digital technologies and business expansions that will…
- 7 May 2024
UBA Consolidates Gains as Gross Earnings Rise by 110 Percent, Profit Hits N156Bn
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Africa’s Global Bank , has released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2024, showing very strong growth across key performance measures.…
- 9 Jan 2024
Jumia Food Exit Shows Folly of Not Following Konga Strategy
The recent announcement of Jumia Food’s exit from Nigeria, its biggest market, has set alarm bells ringing among industry watchers. Dr. Fred Bongani, a former employee and founding staff, examines…
- 22 Sept 2014
IFC, Bank Al-Maghrib Partner to Expand Access to Credit in Africa
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Bank Al-Maghrib, the Central Bank of Morocco, will organize an international symposium to train African and MENA central banks and financial regulators on…