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UBA releases financial results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2024
……Solid Start to 2024, UBA Consolidates Gains as Gross Earnings Rise by 110%, Profit for [Quarter] Hits N156bn – delivering a YoY growth of 165%
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has once again demonstrated its strong performance with remarkable growth across key financial indicators in the first quarter of 2024. Compared to the same period in 2023, UBA’s financial results for Q1 2024 showed substantial increases in gross earnings, interest income, operating income, profit before tax, and profit after tax.
Gross Earnings surged by an impressive 110%, reaching N570.2 billion, while Interest Income grew by 130% to N440.7 billion. Operating Income also increased significantly by 115% to N378.59 billion. These figures underscore UBA’s robust growth trajectory and its ability to generate substantial revenues.
Profit Before Tax saw a remarkable rise of 155%, from N61.7 billion in Q1 2023 to N156.34 billion in Q1 2024. Similarly, Profit After Tax experienced a substantial increase of 165%, soaring from N53.5 billion to N142.5 billion year-on-year. These outstanding profit figures reflect UBA’s effective execution of its strategic initiatives and its commitment to delivering value to shareholders.
According to Oliver Alawuba, UBA’s Group Managing Director, the strong performance in Q1 2024 builds on the momentum of the previous year and is a testament to the Group’s customer-centric approach, geographic diversification, and robust risk management practices.
The growth in gross earnings was supported by strong interest and non-interest income, with fees and commissions rising by 118% year-on-year. Alawuba emphasized the importance of digital adoption and improved efficiencies in driving customer satisfaction and operational excellence, maintaining the Group’s cost-to-income ratio at 57.8%.
Ugo Nwaghodoh, UBA’s Executive Director, Finance and Risk, highlighted the Group’s relentless focus on customer satisfaction and its successful geographic and product diversification strategies. He stressed the importance of maintaining high-quality risk-adjusted revenues and cost discipline while improving asset quality.
UBA’s balance sheet showed steady growth, with total assets increasing by 23% to N25.4 trillion, and customer deposits reaching N18.4 trillion, a 23% increase year-on-year. This growth was largely driven by increases in current and savings accounts, reflecting the Group’s continued ability to attract and retain customers.
With a presence in over 20 African countries and across 4 continents, UBA is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory and contribute meaningfully to inclusive economic development across its network. Through its retail, commercial, and corporate banking services, as well as innovative cross-border payments and trade finance solutions, UBA remains committed to connecting people and businesses across Africa and beyond.
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OPEC+ announces 188,000 barrels-per-day output increase in first meeting without UAE
“In their collective commitment to support oil market stability, the seven participating countries decided to implement a production adjustment of 188 thousand barrels per day from the additional voluntary adjustments announced in April 2023,” OPEC said in its statement.
Oil supply has been choked since the Iran war began on February 28, as the Strait of Hormuz – a vital shipping route for global oil and gas supplies – has remained effectively closed.
OPEC+ has agreed an increase in oil output of 188,000 barrels per day, the cartel said on Sunday, as it pushes on with production in the first meeting since the loss of its key member, the United Arab Emirates.
CNBC reports that the group of seven major oil producers announced it would increase June production by slightly less than May’s output hike of 206,000 bpd. Sunday’s figure excludes the United Arab Emirates share of output, which officially departed OPEC on May 1.
The seven countries included Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman.
“In their collective commitment to support oil market stability, the seven participating countries decided to implement a production adjustment of 188 thousand barrels per day from the additional voluntary adjustments announced in April 2023,” OPEC said in its statement.
Oil supply has been choked since the Iran war began on February 28, as the Strait of Hormuz – a vital shipping route for global oil and gas supplies – has remained effectively closed.
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President Tinubu Leaves for Kenya, Rwanda and France to Strengthen Strategic Partnerships
At the two summits, President Tinubu will deliver statements highlighting his administration’s ongoing reforms to reposition the nation as a prime destination for investment and growth. He will also hold high-level meetings with top-tier global and African business leaders.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, May 2nd, on a visit to Kenya, Rwanda and France.
The itinerary details are provided by Bayo Onanuga,Special Adviser to the President(Information & Strategy), as follows:
” President Tinubu’s first stop will be in France, after which he will depart for Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa-France Summit scheduled to begin next week.
Co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and President William Ruto, the summit focuses on energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, restructuring of global financing architecture, and climate action.
President Tinubu’s participation at the summit from May 11- 12 will underscore Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with African nations and the French Republic.
The summit, with the theme – “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth” – will provide a high-level platform for African leaders and their French counterparts to deliberate on critical issues affecting the continent, including economic transformation, climate resilience, infrastructure development, youth empowerment, technological advancement, and peace-building initiatives.
At the end of the Kenyan summit, President Tinubu will depart for Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the annual Africa CEO Forum, taking place between May 14th and 15th.
With the theme “Scale or Fail”, this year’s Africa CEO Forum will be the largest gathering of African private sector leaders, investors, and policymakers, focusing on accelerating economic transformation through shared scale, regional integration, and increased cross-border investment.
Held in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the summit brings together over 2,000 top executives and national leaders to debate strategies for building resilient, competitive industries.
At the two summits, President Tinubu will deliver statements highlighting his administration’s ongoing reforms to reposition the nation as a prime destination for investment and growth. He will also hold high-level meetings with top-tier global and African business leaders.
President Tinubu will be accompanied on the trip by some of his ministers and senior aides.
He will return to Nigeria at the end of the Rwanda summit. “
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Nigerian Lawmakers Demand Arrest of World Bank Official Calling for Reinstatement of Petroleum Import Licences
Declaring the unnamed World Bank official persona non grata, the Committee gave the Bank 30 days to issue a public retraction and written apology.
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has call for the dismissal and arrest of the World Bank official responsible for the April 7, 2026 Nigeria Development Update, which recommended the reinstatement of petroleum import licences.
The Committee described the recommendation as a reckless move capable of undermining Nigeria’s indigenous refining capacity.
In a formal resolution, the Committee condemned the World Bank report, which claimed that imported petroleum products are 12 percent cheaper than those from the Dangote Refinery.
It rejected the position as contrary to Nigeria’s national economic interest and an unacceptable interference in the country’s sovereign petroleum policy.
Declaring the unnamed World Bank official persona non grata, the Committee gave the Bank 30 days to issue a public retraction and written apology.
It further demanded that the staff member responsible for the report be relieved of their duties and subjected to investigation.
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