UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2023 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) in Nigeria, with a call for entries. Now in its 13th year, the annual National Essay Competition is part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative aimed…
………………..Further Demonstrates Pan-African and Global Growth Declares Interim Dividend of 50k per share. Gross Earnings Rises to N981.78 billion. Bank’s Total Assets Hits N15.38 trillion. Shareholders’ Funds at N1.712 trillion. Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, delivered an outstanding performance for the half year ended June 30, 2023, as announced in its…
The United Arab Emirates, on Monday, lifted its months-long visa ban on Nigerians. This is as Etihad and Emirates Airlines are to resume flight operations to Nigeria with immediate effect. The decision follows talks between Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, and his Emirati counterpart, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is proud to announce its highly anticipated “Back2School” package, designed to provide exclusive discounts and benefits for both children and their parents. As the new school session kicks off, UBA continues to fulfil its commitment to fostering a seamless educational journey with innovative offerings aimed at…
As Nigerians are basking in the euphoria of the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, which gave its verdict last Wednesday, a businessman and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state, Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has called on the citizenry to join hands with…
Investment pledges amounting to nearly $14 billion U.S. dollars were committed during the Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable and Conference in New Delhi convened by H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Heirs Holdings Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu C.F.R., urged the Indian private sector to seize the opportunity to invest in Nigeria, during the Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable…
Still basking in the euphoria of the success recorded by her last film titled ‘Italian Gold’, popular Nollywood actress and producer, Doyin Aggrey is currently warming up to hit the screens with ‘Aiye Mi’, another blockbuster. Doyin Aggrey is no doubt one of the few filmmakers who have carved a niche for themselves, as she…
– N2.7bn underwriting profit and N849.4m PBT in FY2022. – N2.6bn claims paid in the period under review Heirs Insurance Group, comprising Heirs General Insurance (HGI) and Heirs Life Assurance (HLA), announced a record-high 226% jump in Gross Written Premium (GWP), from N6.1bn in 2021 to N19.9bn for the financial year ended December 31, 2022….
President Olusegun Obasanjo, who twice led Nigeria — first as military head of state (1976-1979) and later as an elected civilian president (1999-2007) — can claim to have seen it all. Born on March 5, 1937, the 86-year-old retired general has been a constant in Nigeria’s history in and out of office, offering comments…
By Gilbert Ekugbe The Feed Industry Practitioners Association of Nigeria (FIPAN), has warned that there would be scarcity of eggs, chicken and livestock feeds in the country if the federal government fail to release grains to salvage the feed industry. The President of FIPAN, Mr. Raymond Isidinaso, gave the warning during an interview where he…
