UBA pursues $143.6-million rights issue for African expansion
UBA seeks $143.6 million in new capital to drive expansion across Africa.
UBA seeks $143.6 million in new capital to drive expansion across Africa.
Heirs Energies is set to drive sustainable energy solutions at African Energy Week 2024, aligning with Tony Elumelu’s vision for transforming Africa’s energy sector.
Tony Elumelu, chairman of Transcorp Group.
Tony Elumelu, chairman of UBA and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, will co-chair the New Africa Summit at the 8th Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, advocating for Africa’s economic role on the global stage.
This growth was bolstered by improved fee income and robust foreign exchange earnings, highlighting UBA's adaptability in volatile markets.
Transcorp Power’s strong revenue growth across segments boosts earnings above $35 million.
Heirs Insurance Group, led by Elumelu, achieved a remarkable 59.3-percent growth in gross written premiums in 2023, highlighting its transformative impact on Nigeria's insurance industry.
The double-digit decline in profits can be attributed to UBA’s higher expenses, coupled with a drop in trading and foreign exchange gains.
The goal, announced by UBA Group Managing Director and CEO Oliver Alawuba, underscores the bank’s vision to become one of the world’s top 10 banks over the next 25 years.
“I’m advising shareholders, as you get your dividends, reinvest a significant part of it,” Tony Elumelu said.