Unity Bank
9 Sep
Unity Bank Plc. has projected gross earnings of N27 billion and a profit after tax of four billion Naira for the fourth quarter of 2024. READ ALSO:Unity Bank leads digital literacy, youth innovation This is contained in the bank’s latest earnings forecast sent to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) on Monday.…
23 Aug
In line with its commitment to supporting youth empowerment and technological innovation, and creating opportunities for Nigerian youths to thrive in the digital economy, Unity Bank Plc has held a high-impact webinar to explore the role of digital technology in sustainable development.
7 Aug
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, extended a financial lifeline to struggling Unity Bank Plc and gave clearance for its planned merger with Providus Bank Limited in what is seen as a potential end to end of months of apprehension over the fate of the lender. The approval came after months of speculation on…
6 Aug
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted approval for the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. CBN’s spokesperson, Sidi Ali Hakama, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday evening. READ ALSO:EXPLAINER! Fitch Ratings: Is Dangote Industries going bankrupt? Hakama said this strategic move is designed to bolster the stability of…
10 Jun
Retail lender Unity Bank Plc has projected a profit after tax of N5.2 billion in the third quarter of the year. This was contained in its earnings forecast released to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Monday. The lender projected a pre-tax profit of N5.7 billion while targeting a turnover of N26.93 billion in gross…
5 Jun
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed a report circulating that it plans to revoke the licences of additional banks, following its recent regulatory action against Heritage Bank Plc. Online reports had claimed the apex bank would terminate the licences of Unity, Polaris, and Keystone banks. However, CBN, in a statement on Tuesday through…
28 Mar
Over five million Nigerian women entrepreneurs have so far benefited from over N500 million facility put in place by the Association of Nigerian Women Business Network (ANWEN) to boost their businesses.
19 Mar
Statistics have shown that out of every 10 tech professionals, only three are women. Globally, women continue to be underrepresented in tech roles, comprising only a fraction of the workforce. Recognising this disparity as a barrier to progress in the tech ecosystem, SkillPaddy, a leading platform driving productivity and easier access to tech skills training,…
8 Mar
In a bid to boost start-up capital and place more resources at the disposal of aspiring young entrepreneurs, Nigerian retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, has increased the prize money for winners of its flagship entrepreneurship development initiative known as Corpreneurship Challenge, to N16 million per stream.
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