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Brij Technologies Launches BrijX Currency Swap B2B Digital Platform… Swap Corridor Between Cedi and Naira expected to open before Christmas

africapublicityNovember 19, 2024November 19, 202408 mins

Brij Technologies Inc. has unveiled its BrijX Currency Swap B2B Digital Platform, a milestone which will represent the first-ever Mobile Money interoperability and will soon enable real-time currency swaps, peer-to-peer, between Ghanaian Cedi and Nigerian Naira without the need for foreign exchange intermediation. This historic financial inclusion breakthrough addresses a longstanding chokepoint in intra-African…

UBA Ghana Launches 10th Anniversary Edition of National Essay Competition, Celebrating a Decade of Educational Impact

africapublicityNovember 7, 202404 mins

UBA Ghana proudly announces the 10th Anniversary of its National Essay Competition, a flagship initiative that has empowered Ghanaian students with critical thinking and writing skills while promoting educational excellence. Launched for the first time in Kumasi at Prempeh College, the anniversary event gathered students from Yaa Asantewaa Girls, Kumasi Anglican SHS, and Kumasi…

UBA Ghana Announces Third-Quarter Performance with Impressive Growth Across Key Metrics

africapublicityNovember 2, 202403 mins

Managing Director of UBA Ghana, Uzoechina Molokwu UBA Ghana has announced the third quarter performance showing significant growth across key financial metrics. The bank reported a 19.57% year-on-year increase in Profit Before Tax (from GHS355M in Q3 2023 to GHS424M in Q3 2024). This growth is largely attributed to prudent risk management practices which enabled…

Why Youth Entrepreneurs Are Key To Tackling Climate Change in Africa

africapublicityOctober 21, 2024October 21, 202407 mins

The author, Tony O. Elumelu, is the Chairperson of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) I am a proud Nigerian and a proud African. I am also a philanthropist and entrepreneur—and I have seen first-hand that to effectively tackle climate change within the African context, from Egypt to Nigeria to South Africa, we must…

Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, forces emergency landing in New York

Dennis KobbyOctober 10, 202401 mins

A Turkish Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the Turkish national carrier to make an emergency landing in New York, the airline said, yesterday. The plane had taken off from the western US coastal city of Seattle on Tuesday evening, airline spokesman Yahya Ustun wrote on X, formerly Twitter. He wrote: “The pilot of…

UTAG declares indefinite strike, demands nationwide ban on mining in forest reserves

Dennis KobbyOctober 9, 202405 mins

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has declared an indefinite strike, effective October 10, 2024, following an overwhelming vote in favour of industrial action to support a nationwide ban on mining and prospecting activities in ecologically sensitive areas. The decision, backed by 77.95% of UTAG members across 15 branches, underscores the association’s firm stance…

75 Years of UBA: A Global Bank with African Roots

africapublicityOctober 8, 2024012 mins

For 75 years, United Bank for Africa (UBA) has grown from its humble beginnings in Nigeria to become a global financial powerhouse with operations spanning over 20 African countries and key financial hubs across the world. As the bank celebrates its diamond anniversary, UBAs remarkable journey as a Pan-African bank with a global presence…

President Nana Akufo-Addo, World Leaders Attend UBA America@40 at UNGA79

africapublicitySeptember 30, 2024September 30, 202404 mins

President Nana Akufo-Addo, World Leaders Attend UBA America@40 at UNGA79 Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, participated at the Cocktail reception event organised by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, which was held to celebrate the bank’s 75th anniversary as well as UBA America’s 40th anniversary in New York. At the event, which was…

BoG launches gold coins as new investment option

Joshua KwehSeptember 27, 202402 mins

The Bank of Ghana has launched the Ghana gold coin to provide more investment opportunities to Ghanaians. The gold coin, which is an initiative under its gold purchase programme will be available on the market in the next two weeks. Addressing the media at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press conference on Friday,…

UBA hosts evening of influence, impacts in New York

Joshua KwehSeptember 26, 202406 mins

World leaders, policy-makers, industry captains and celebrities were last night hosted by the United Bank of Africa (UBA) PLC in New York City to celebrate the banking giant’s 40th and 75th anniversaries of its USA branch and Group, respectively. Themed an Evening of influence and impact, the dinner which held at the The Pierre,…

Money Moves for Women

africapublicitySeptember 25, 202404 mins

Miguela Beecham, Labone Business Manager, UBA Ghana Your twenties and thirties are pivotal years for establishing a solid financial foundation. The steps you take now can set you up for a future of financial security and independence. Don’t wait until later—start taking control of your finances today. Here are key money moves every woman should…

Visa Convenes Industry Experts in Ghana for Workshop on Securing the Future of Payments

africapublicitySeptember 18, 2024September 18, 202403 mins

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, recently hosted a workshop themed “Securing the Future of Payments through Acceptance” to advance financial inclusion and map the future of digital commerce in Ghana. The event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Bank of Ghana (BOG), the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB), fintechs, commercial…

OmniBSIC Bank’s financial literacy initiative equips SMEs

Joshua KwehSeptember 16, 202408 mins

OmniBSIC Bank, in collaboration with GIZ Ghana, has successfully hosted Financial Literacy Trainings for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Accra and Koforidua. The events, which attracted participants from diverse industries including trade, production and services, aimed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and aspiring entrepreneurs with essential business skills as well as financial…