United Capital
15 Oct
The Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of United Capital Group, Peter Ashade has been honoured as one of Nigeria’s top CEOs. The award, which was bestowed on him at the BusinessDay Top CEOs Awards, recognises exemplary leadership in business
17 Sep
Nigeria’s leading financial services group, United Capital Group, has acted as the Lead Issuing House and Coordinator for the successful issuance of the Federal Government’s domestic dollar bond, Nigeria’s first ever domestic U.S. dollar-denominated bond.
15 Aug
United Capital Group, a pan-African investment banking and financial services institution, has successfully led the issuance of Sierra Leone’s first local currency corporate bond, valued at SLE32 million ($1.4 million). The move signifies a transformative moment for Sierra Leone’s capital market. Acting as the financial adviser, United Capital through its investment banking business, provided bespoke…
25 Apr 2024
United Capital Plc has assured shareholders that the firm would deploy robust digital technology to further unlock opportunities and stay ahead of trends in the industry.
19 Apr 2024
Trading activities on the floor of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) halted gains to close on a downturn yesterday, causing market capitalisation to decline by N35 billion.
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Governor Hyacinth Alia on Tuesday swore in 13 new permanent secretaries into the Benue State Civil Service. Performing the ceremony at the Old Banquet Hall in Makurdi, Alia said that the new permanent secretaries were civil servants with cognate experience, proven integrity, and exemplary track record of service. The governor said that they were men…
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Some Igbo groups have agreed to come together to campaign for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, just as they accused the federal government of being indisposed towards dialogue for his release. They stated that they would no longer remain silent while Kanu continues to languish in…
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The President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Cross River State branch, Mr. Godwin Okwu, has accused the immediate past EXCO of the state branch of the association of embezzlement. He expressed displeasure over what he described as poor leadership quality exhibited by the immediate past EXCO led by the other…
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…Tope Alabi, Mercy Chinwo, Others to Minister in Ibadan The Global Lead Pastor of Global Harvest Church, Pastor Victor Adeyemi, Tuesday, called on faith-based organisations in the country to support the government in tackling hunger in the country. Adeyemi argued that the government alone could not do everything, stating that all organisations that represent God…
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The Police in Ekiti on Tuesday, arraigned five men before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged assault. The defendants; Mayowa Ajayi, 52, Taiwo Ajayi, 19, Kehinde Ajayi, 19, Ajayi Oluwaseyi, 34, Ogunsakin Ayomide, 15, are standing trial on a one-count charge of assault. The prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants…
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The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has faulted the allocation of only N286 million to administer Nigeria’s 109 missions abroad. Chaired by Mr Wole Oke, the committee objected to the Federal Government's envelope budgeting system, saying it is not in line with extant provisions of the law. Documents submitted by the Federal Ministry…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, ordered the release of Bashir Hadejia, an aide to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, while he was Governor of Zamfara, unconditionally. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a judgment, described Hadejia’s arrest and subsequent detention since Aug. 12, 2024, without being charged to court, as unlawful…
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The National Assembly Joint Committee on Livestock Development has expressed concern over the N11.8 billion allocated for the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development in the 2025 budget, deeming it insufficient for the ministry's proper takeoff. The committee has directed the Minister of Livestock Development, Mr. Idi Maiha, to prepare a supplementary budget that aligns with…