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- 17 Jan 2020
Elumelu, UBA Group Chairman Donates Technology Centre to AAU
Tony O. Elumelu, chairman of UBA Group, has made the donation of a multipurpose information technology centre to his alma mater, Ambrose Ali University. Tony Elumelu Through the UBA Foundation, the…
- 25 Apr 2016
Elumelu, UBA Group Chairman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Abidjan
Tony Elumelu, group chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, was at the fifth edition of the annual forum, CGECI Academy, the Ivorian National Council of Employers, General Confederation of…
- 26 Aug 2014
UBA Group Appoints Tony Elumelu as Chairman
Board of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Monday, announced the appointment of Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, as chairman; he succeeds Ambassador Joe Keshi. Elumelu is chairman and chief executive…
- 1 Mar 2016
UBA Group Names Uzoka MD, Successor to Oduoza
UBA Group Board hasapproved the appointment of Kennedy Uzoka as the new group managing director, with effect from August 1, 2016 and subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).…
- 4 Mar 2019
UBA Group Launches Full Banking Operations in the UK
UBA group the global financial city of London has hosted a high level gathering of business and public sector leaders last week as the new UBA franchise, UBA UK was formally birthed in the United…
- 7 Jul 2020
UBA Group Appoints Ayoku, Alawuba DMDs for Nigeria, Africa
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has appointed Ayoku Liadi and Oliver Alawuba as Deputy Managing Directors in charge of UBA’s Nigeria and Africa businesses, respectively. The creation of the new…
- 22 Apr 2016
UBA Inaugurates Group Board Forum
Mr. Tony Elumelu, chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has formally inaugurated a group board meeting as a platform for group integration, bonding and knowledge sharing. This followed a 3-day…
- 28 Nov 2024
UBA Group Sets Foot in France with Full Banking Services
As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's state visit to France, the Chairman of UBA Group, Tony Elumelu in the presence of President Tinubu and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, signed a…
- 19 Dec 2013
Keshi, New UBA Chairman Highlights Growth in African Markets
United Bank for Africa (UBA), the pan-African financial services group in which investment company Heirs Holdings has a strategic interest, has announced the appointment of a new board chairman,…
- 30 Apr 2018
UBA @ Chairman’s Forum, Seeks Strengthening of Corporate Governance across Board
United Bank for Africa Plc, Pan- African financial Institution, has ended its annual Group Chairman’s Forum, a platform for group integration, re-strategising and knowledge sharing with the overall…
- 8 Jan 2020
UBA Appoints Group Board and Africa Operations
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced that Oliver Alawuba has been appointed as CEO of UBA Africa, overseeing the bank’s 20 African country operations, ex-Nigeria. Oliver Alawuba He succeeds…
- 2 Feb 2024
UBA Group Appoints Mary Mulili, Mohamed Alhajie Samoura as MD/CEO in Kenya, Sierra Leone
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc , Africa’s Global Bank, has announced the appointments of Ms. Mary Mulili and Mr Mohamed Alhajie Samoura, as the new Managing Directors/Chief Executive Officers of…
- 15 Apr 2016
Elumelu, UBA Chairman Pledges Investment in South East
Tony O. Elumelu chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has presented a compelling case for a sub-regional approach to economic development for Eastern Nigeria. In doing so,…
- 10 May 2019
Abdoul Aziz Dia Joins Group Board of Directors of UBA
United Bank for Africa(UBA) has announced that Mr Abdoul-Aziz Dia will join the bank’s Board of Directors subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Mr Dia, a Senegalese…
- 27 Nov 2013
UBA Appoints Ambassador Joe Keshi as Chairman
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, the pan- African financial services group is delighted to announce the appointment of Ambassador Joe Keshi as Chairman of the Board. Ambassador Keshi was appointed…
- 30 Jan 2023
UBA Appoints Abiola Bawuah As First Female CEO For Africa Operations
The Board of Directors of the United Bank for Africa Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UBA Africa. Bawuah will also…
- 16 Dec 2024
UBA Supports Lagos State Security with N500m Donation
United Bank for Africa(UBA) through UBA Foundation, its corporate social responsibility arm, has donated the sum of N500 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), as part of its…
- 25 Sept 2024
Four African Presidents, Others Grace UBA 75th Anniversary @ UNGA79
His Excellency Carlos Vila Nova; President of São Tomé and Principe; His Excellency Julius Maada Bio President of Sierra Leone; Brice Oligui Nguema President of Gabon; His Excellency; His Excellency…
- 6 Jul 2026
After 12 Years at the Helm, Tony Elumelu Bows Out of UBA
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced that its Group Chairman, Mr Tony O. Elumelu, will retire from the Board of Directors on Aug. 21, 2026, upon completing the 12-year tenure limit for…
- 2 Mar 2020
Sanwo-Olu Commissions UBA Business Office at New Ultra-Modern Afriland Towers
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has officially added a new touch point to its network. Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited, Dr. Awele Elumelu; Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa(UBA) Plc and…
- 12 May 2016
EXIM Bank Signs MoU with UBA
Fred Hochberg, chairman and president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), and Phillips Oduoza, CEO and group managing director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Thursday signed…
- 1 Aug 2022
United Bank for Africa Names Oliver Alawuba as new GMD
United Bank for Africa Plc, Africa’s global bank, yesterday announced the appointment of Oliver Alawuba as group managing director, overseeing all the Group’s banking operations across its twenty…
- 29 Jul 2016
Elumelu, UBA Chair Showers Praises On UBA Outgoing CEO/GMD
Tony Elumelu, chairman, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has expressed delight with the performances of the outgoing group managing director and Chief executive officer, of the Bank, Phillips Oduoza.…
- 31 Jul 2025
Tony Elumelu Lists 3 Things Africa must do to Bridge Infrastructure Gap
Tony Elumelu, group chairman of Heirs Holdings and UBA, has listed strengthening fiscal capacity, driving operational efficiency, and unlocking innovative financing as three key things Africa must do…
- 22 Oct 2025
Elumelu Underscores Critical Role Of Private Sector As Engine Of Transformation
Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, and Heirs Holdings Limited, Tony Elumelu, CFR has challenged African policymakers to create environments that reward enterprise and unlock the…
- 7 Feb 2019
UBA Extends Africa Footprint, Commences Full Operations in Mali
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, pan African financial institution has commenced full banking operations in Mali, extending its footprint and fulfilling the aspiration of deepening banking…
- 25 Sept 2020
UBA Launches ‘RED Radio’, New Online Entertainment Platform
United Bank for Africa, (UBA Plc), Pan- African financial institution, has continued to lead in innovation with the launch of its dynamic and creative Online Radio channel - RED Radio. RED Radio,…
- 23 Mar 2026
Tony Elumelu Celebrates 63rd Birthday by Empowering 3,200 Entrepreneurs Across Africa
In a move to reaffirm his commitment to empowering African entrepreneurs, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, UBA Group and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has announced…
- 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…
- 26 Jan 2018
Africa Promises Good Investment Opportunity- Elumelu
Mr. Tony Elumelu, group chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and one of Africa’s top businessman, has stressed the need to change the African narrative while concentrating on the myriad of…