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- 26 Dec 2023
TitanTrust Bank / Union Bank: A Call for Transparency by Investigators
By Azubike Ugwu In the last three days, we have seen a storm of allegations regarding the ownership of Titan Trust Bank Limited (TTB) and Union Bank of Nigeria Plc ("Union Bank"), and this has…
- 23 Dec 2021
Titan Trust Bank Acquires Union Bank
Titan Trust Bank Limited (TTB), one of the fastest-growing and customer-centric financial service providers in Nigeria, has acquired Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. This followed an agreement by Union…
- 23 Apr 2026
EXPLOSIVE: How Titan Trust Bank Allegedly Used Union Bank’s Own Assets to Fund Its Takeover
What was sold to Nigerians in May 2022 as a clean and powerful takeover is now looking like something far more troubling. When Titan Trust Bank announced it had acquired Union Bank of Nigeria, a 100+…
- 25 Aug 2013
Union Bank Develops ‘Bank-of -the-Future’ Prototype
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has entered into a collaborative initiative with Samsung Electronics West Africa, to develop a ‘Bank-of -the-Future’ prototype aimed at providing superior experience in…
- 8 May 2023
Titan Trust Bank to Acquire Union Bank's minority shares
Titan Trust Bank Limited is set to acquire the equities of Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc held minority investors after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission…
- 3 Jun 2022
Union Bank Completes Sale to Titan Trust Bank
Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc announced it has completed the transfer of its 93.41 per cent share capital to Titan Trust Bank (TTB). This comes as it also revealed it has completed the divestment…
- 16 Apr 2015
Union Bank Deploys Banking Software to Boost Efficiency
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (UBN) has deployed the Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking Solution 12.0, a new core banking application to modernise its infrastructure, improve operating efficiency and…
- 13 Jul 2020
Union Bank to Expand Agency Banking Network
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has said it will continue to expand its agency banking network to complement its operations and to also increase financial inclusion in Nigeria The bank also said it…
- 7 May 2021
Zenith, Access Banks Join Race to Acquire Union Bank
Zenith Bank Plc and Access Bank Plc, two Nigerian lenders – are among the list of financial institutions from Africa and the Middle East that have indicated an interest in the acquisition of Union…
- 22 Dec 2021
Petro Union $15Bn Fraud Case: Supreme Court Okays Union Bank’s Appeal Bid
The Supreme Court has granted the application by Union Bank Plc to appeal the Court of Appeal judgement against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Union Bank, Minister of Finance and the…
- 31 Aug 2025
Union Bank of Nigeria Completes Merger with Titan Trust Bank
Union Bank of Nigeria, one of the nation’s longest standing financial institutions, today announced the successful completion of its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval…
- 21 Dec 2020
Union Bank Names Okonkwo MD Designate as Emuwa Retires
The Board of Union Bank Nigeria Plc Monday announced that Mr. Emeka Emuwa, chief executive officer, will retire on March 31, 2021, after leading the financial institution for eight years. Emeka Emuwa…
- 28 May 2018
Union Bank Introduces Robotics to Ease Banking Operations
Union Bank Plc has introduced a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to ease routine banking operations especially that of cash dispense errors made by Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The RPA…
- 31 Mar 2016
Access Bank, Union Bank, Others Win Signal Alliance Enterprise Recognitions
As part of the 2016 Customer Week, Signal Alliance organized the Enterprise Customers Night were four of her enterprise customers were recognized. Access Bank plc were awarded the Most Outstanding…
- 5 Apr 2021
Okonkwo, New Union Bank Boss Promises to Reposition Bank
Mr. Emeka Okonkwo, new chief executive officer of Union Bank, has promised to reposition the bank to ensure it not only serves its customers better, but reward bountifully its numerous shareholders.…
- 2 Jan 2017
Union Bank Rebrands to Focus on Customers
Union Bank has developed fast, secure and convenient banking services to ensure their customers have more time to do things that matter the most to them as against waiting long hours in banking…
- 2 Dec 2022
Union Bank Unveils Brand New Sonic Identity – The Sound of Union
Union Bank of Nigeria has launched a brand-new sonic identity tagged ‘The Sound of Union. At 105 years, the Bank is now leveraging the universality of music to engage with new and existing audiences…
- 10 Sept 2021
Emeka Okonkwo, Union Bank CEO Increases Stake in Bank by N20.6m
Emeka Okonkwo, chief executive officer of Union Bank of Nigeria, has increased his stake in the bank by acquiring an additional 3,951,874 units of the bank’s shares, worth N20.6 million. Emeka…
- 14 Dec 2009
Union Bank UK Pledges Business Support
Union Bank United Kingdom (UK) Plc, an international subsidiary of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has assured its esteemed customers in Nigeria that it was poised to add more value to their businesses.…
- 8 Jul 2019
Access Bank Dismisses Rumours of Planned Acquisition of Union Bank
Access Bank has dismissed rumours on social media that it was already in talks with the management of Union Bank on the possibility of doing business together This was coming three months…
- 5 Jul 2016
Union Bank Launches Networking Series
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. stormed Abuja, Nigeria's capital city with a series of activities to further reflect its commitment towards delivering a simpler and smarter bank to its customers. The…
- 2 Nov 2009
Union Bank Restates Commitment to Customers
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has feted high networth customers in Lagos with a pledge to ensure that their needs and aspirations will continue to remain paramount at every level of the bank. Funke…
- 16 Aug 2026
Union Bank Nigeria Secures PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification, Strengthens Payment Card Security
Union Bank of Nigeria has attained certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 4.0.1, effective Aug. 11, 2026.
- 1 Apr 2013
Union Bank Rules out Acquisition of other Banks for Now
New management of Union Bank Plc said it has no immediate plan to expand or acquire other banks, but ensuring that its service delivery is at the best level possible. Emeka Emuwa, group managing…
- 11 Jun 2024
Afreximbank Provides $40m to Fidelity Bank to Facilitate Acquisition of Union Bank UK
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has said that it disbursed a $40 million intra-African investment facility to Fidelity Bank Nigeria Plc. According to a statement yesterday, the facility…
- 29 Jan 2020
Union Bank Downsizes Operations, Sells UK Arm
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has announced that it has entered a share sale and purchase agreement to divest its 100 per cent equity stake in Union Bank UK Plc. In a notification to the Nigerian Stock…
- 13 Oct 2020
Union Bank Secures $40m from IFC to Boost Trade
Union Bank said it has received a $40 million facility from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to boost access to finance for local business, increase…
- 27 Jan 2021
Atlas Mara Denies Getting Offers to Sell Stake in Union Bank
The major shareholder in Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Atlas Mara Limited, has denied media reports that it has received offers to sell off its stake in the first generation bank. A few days ago, there…
- 2 Jun 2026
CBN Grants Union Bank, Polaris, Keystone More Time to Complete Recapitalisation
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reportedly granted Union Bank of Nigeria, Polaris Bank and Keystone Bank additional time to complete their recapitalisation process following the expiration of the…
- 3 Jun 2025
Union Bank and PAPSS Revolutionize Cross-Border Payments
To deliver simpler, smarter banking solutions, Union Bank of Nigeria has partnered with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) network, a Financial Market Infrastructure that provides…