UBA’s GMD Visits Kenyan President Ruto, Reaffirms Commitment to Country’s Infrastructural Development, Economic Growth

l-r: Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba and President of Kenya, H.E. President William Ruto during the visit of Mr Alawuba to the President of Kenya and the announcement of UBA’s landmark pledge of USD 150 million (KES 20.5 billion) to the Government of Kenya’s Roads Levy Securitisation Programme initiative spearheaded […]
UBA Heralds New Era of Digital Experience, Unveils Revamped Website

· Features Live News, Real-Time Stock Prices. · Sets New Standards for Speed, Accessibility, Innovation Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Plc, has launched its revamped Group website to enhance users’ digital experience. The newly revamped website boasts a faster, smarter, and more dynamic digital platform, designed to deliver live news updates, real-time Nigerian stock prices, and a world-class user […]
Now, Africa Trade Begins!’ Alawuba Says as UBA Launches PAPSS Transaction on LEO Chatbot

In a bold move that cements its position as a digital trailblazer on the continent, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC, has launched the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its AI-powered chatbot, LEO. With this milestone, UBA becomes the first financial institution to enable cross-border payments […]
UBA’s LEO Becomes Africa’s First Chatbot to Enable Cross-Border Payments

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced that its Artificial Intelligence chatbot, LEO is now enabled to carry out cross-border payment transactions. By this, LEO becomes Africa’s first AI-powered chatbot to facilitate cross-border payments, offering customers a seamless and instant way to transfer funds across the continent. The platform leverages the […]
UBA Business Series Unpacks Value, Vision, Compatibility as Pillars for Building Sustainable Partnerships

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, hosted another impactful edition of the quarterly UBA Business Series, where entrepreneurs, and business enthusiasts gathered to explore the core ingredients of building and sustaining successful business partnerships. Analysing the theme ‘Stronger Together: Building Powerful Businesses through Partnerships,’ the session spotlighted the critical roles that value […]
UBA Rewards Customers as It Celebrates 10 Years of Digital Partnership Success with VERiCASH

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is celebrating a decade of impactful digital transformation through its strategic partnership with leading fintech firm, VERiCASH. The collaboration, which birthed the award-winning UBA Mobile App, has revolutionised digital banking across the continent, delivering seamless, secure, and user-friendly experiences to millions of customers. To commemorate this significant […]
Body of Bank CEOs Delivers Critical Relief to Flood Victims in Niger State, Pledges Continued Support

L-R: Registrar & Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Akin Morakinyo; Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Keystone Bank Limited, Mr. Hassan Imam; Group Managing Director/Chief Executive, Zenith Bank, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji; The Executive Governor of Niger State, His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago; Chairman, Body of Bank CEOs […]
UBA Charts Path for 2025, to Focus on Innovation, Digital Transformation, Sustainability

UBA Charts Path for 2025, to Focus on Innovation, Digital Transformation, Sustainability To Expand Operations to Saudi Arabia, France in 2025. Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has outlined its roadmap for the 2025 financial year, with a strong focus on innovation, digital transformation, physical and financial strength as well as its […]
At UBA Business Series, Female Leaders Spotlight Need for Gender Parity to Break Barriers, Build Legacies

Female Leaders Spotlight Need for Gender Parity at the UBA Business Series As part of activities to mark the 2025 International Women’s Month, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc held the quarterly edition of its Business Series event where trailblazing female leaders from diverse industries shared personal insights on overcoming systemic challenges, […]
Looking towards an African Century

Looking towards an African Century Source: World Government Summit Global economies are undergoing a massive transformation, shaped by shifts in geopolitics, culture, demographics, technology, and volatile trade dynamics. Old certainties are gone; new certainties yet to emerge. Where is Africa in this new world order? Africa, a continent rich in potential, with its youthful population, natural […]