
Tony Elumelu set to pocket $1.11 million dividend as UBA profit climbs in H1 2025
Tony Elumelu nets over US$1.1 million as UBA posts modest profit growth and boosts asset base in tough economic climate.
Tony Elumelu nets over US$1.1 million as UBA posts modest profit growth and boosts asset base in tough economic climate.
Tony Elumelu raises UBA holdings to 16.38 percent worth $211 million, reinforcing his influence as one of Nigeria’s richest businessmen.
The Bank of Ghana has suspended UBA Ghana’s foreign exchange licence, piling pressure on Tony Elumelu.
Transcorp posts $183 million H1 2025 revenue, with assets rising to $592 million across power, hospitality, and energy sectors.
In Elumelu’s world, control is currency, and UBA is the crown jewel he’s determined to protect.
This expense was part of the $445 million classified under “other operating expenses” in 2024, an increase from $242.7 million the previous year.
Elumelu faced a similar setback in 2024 when UBA’s 32.55% stock gain was erased by naira devaluation, cutting his stake’s value $17 million.
Reports have speculated that his net worth stands at $2.15 billion, but Forbes remains the recognized authority in wealth rankings—anything else is just speculation.
This highlights the challenges posed by Nigeria’s volatile currency on shareholder wealth.
Pan-African bank eyes Middle Eastern growth as profits surge.
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.