UBA, Google partner to deliver 11 Wi-Fi hotspots at key branches in Lagos
As part of plans by Google to roll out about 200 WiFi hotspots across Nigeria, it has sealed a partnership deal with United Bank for Africa (UBA) to first of all, light up top 11 branches of the bank in…
How Clickatell Transact is powering UBA’s Chat Banking (Leo) on WhatsApp
Clickatell, an authorized WhatsApp Business Solution provider, is proud to announce that United Bank for Africa (UBA) will be going live with their Chat Banking solution – Leo on WhatsApp. In a first for Nigeria, customers can now conduct their…
From success in Nigeria, UBA extends ‘Leo’ chatbot to other African countries
Leading pan African bank, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the extension of its flagship chat banking personality, named ‘Leo,’ to Cameroon, Zambia, Cote D’Ivoire, Senegal and Congo where it has branches. In a statement, the bank…
Finger print, retina recognition now magic wand for UBA in checking e-fraud—Uzoka
Contrary to the recent trended revelation by an arrested bank systems hacker in Lagos that Nigerian banks remains some of the easiest to hack, the Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, has disclosed that…
NCC seals UBA, Minet group for illegal access to 5.4GHz frequency band in S’South
Operational premises of two companies doing business in parts of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, and Calabar, Cross River State capital have been sealed by the enforcement arm of the telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The treatment was…
UBA speeds up financial inclusion for small business with MasterPass payment solution
Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has unveiled a Master Pass ‘Quick Response’ (QR) Bot e-payment solution designed to drive up financial inclusion within the massive small business segment of the economy. The bank in a statement, averred…
Puchercos reveals why Lafarge Africa earned membership of NSE Premium Board
The managing director of Lafarge Africa Plc., Mr. Michel Puchercos has given fresh details on the company’s successful journey to earning the prestigious member of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) premium board membership. In his comments shortly after the induction…
Elumelu meets presidents, drills East African youths on basic entrepreneurship keys
In line with his self-styled Africapitalism drive, the Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Mr. Tony Elumelu, is currently touring East African countries with his strategic campaign designed to deepen entrepreneurship and infrastructure…
Elumelu opens up on non-activation of completed N4.5bn Nigeria-Benin border scheme
Following observed moribund state of the joint-border facility scheme powered by the European Union (EU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) seating on Seme border in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, the Head of Free Trade…
Wholesale licence for UBA London fuels our drive to grow cross-border services—Uzoka
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, has described the fresh regulatory approval to carry out wholesale banking activities in the United Kingdom as a strong frontier for strengthening the bank’s capabilities…
