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United Bank Of Africa, UBA, Delivers 23% Total Dividend for 2024, CEO Promises More to Come
United Bank of Africa, UBA, pays 171 Billion in total to its shareholders for the 79 percent increase for 2024.
This information was revealed during the 63rd Annual General held on the 25th of April, 2025. The UBA shareholders approved of the 3 naira dividend share, which will com bine with 2 naira interim dividend and will represent a 23 percent total dividend for 2024 in total.
It can be noted that UBA now has the highest Nigerian stocks and the CEO, Oliver Alawuba has assured the shareholders of the dividends that will be paid.”What we can assure our shareholders today is that UBA will continue to pay more dividends.”
Business
Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices
It has been noted that there is now an increase in fuel all around Nigeria, from … to 1000 plus in fuel stations.
It was also noted that Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased the price to 1,175 per litre and diesel has been increased to 1,620 per litre.
This new spike in fuel increase has caused Nigerians to lament widely, wondering why this change happened all of a sudden.
Business
10 Businesses to Invest in 2026: Best Sectors, Stocks, and Companies to Watch
- MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) – Strong telecom growth and 5G expansion.
- Dangote Cement Plc (DANGCEM) – Leading cement maker benefiting from infrastructure demand.
- Guinness Nigeria Plc (GUINNESS) – Consumer stock with solid turnaround potential.
- Okomu Oil Palm Plc (OKOMUOIL) – Agriculture stock tied to palm oil demand.
- Seplat Energy Plc (SEPLAT) – Energy player with gas and oil sector exposure.
- Zenith Bank Plc (ZENITHBANK) – Tier-1 bank with strong financial performance.
- Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) – Leading bank with diversified revenue streams.
- Presco Plc (PRESCO) – Palm oil producer with export and dividend potential.
- NASCON Allied Industries Plc (NASCON) – FMCG stock with strong fundamentals.
- Aradel Holdings Plc (ARADEL) – Growing energy sector stock with upstream exposure.
Business
BATNF, NYSC Collaborate to Promote Agribusiness Among Corps Members
It has been noted that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) plan to renew their partnership in agribusiness.
The new project is to involve youth in the agriculture business, widen their horizons, and educate them about the agritech sector.
The general manager shared that “The foundation is not only providing grants but also building a system of mentorship, structure, and support that enables corps members to see agribusiness as a serious enterprise pathway.” The plan is to use the NYSC platform to engage youths.
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