Categories: BankingBusinessNews

UBA to raise N157bn via rights issue

The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced plans to raise N157 billion via a rights issue.

UBA made this known via a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX).

The bank, in a statement on Thursday, July 17, 2025, said its stock brokers, United Capital Securities Limited, has submitted an application to the NGX to that effect.

It stated that its stock brokers had requested for approval and listing of a Rights Issue of 3,156,869,665 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each at N50.00 per share.

Otedola raises shares in FirstHoldco to 40%

UBA said: “The rights issue will be on the basis of one new ordinary share for every 13 ordinary shares held as of the close of business on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

“The qualification date for the Rights Issue is July 16, 2025.”

The move is part of UBA’s strategy to strengthen its capital base and support its expansion and growth objectives across Africa.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Latest developments in Middle East war

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: Iran warns UAE Iran's military…

50 minutes ago

Troops neutralise IED, secure Borno highway for commuters

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have discovered and safely detonated an improvised explosive device (IED)…

2 hours ago

CAF names panel behind Senegal AFCON title revocation

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has constituted a nine-member panel that ruled on the…

2 hours ago

Nigerian gets 90-month jail term in U.S. over $2.4m fraud

A Nigerian national, James Junior Aliyu, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison in…

3 hours ago

S’East govs united despite policy differences – Otti

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has dismissed claims of division among South-East governors, saying variations…

3 hours ago

‘I won’t apologise to anyone’: Governor Alia orders appointees to resign

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed all political appointees intending to contest in the…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.