Month: June 2017

Global Investors Oversubscribe UBA Debut $500m Eurobond by 240%

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) successfully raised $500 million, though a debut Eurobond, which was 240% over-subscribed. The significant investor demand reflects the strong global investor appetite for UBA’s credit and support for the Group’s pan-African financial services strategy. The Global Offering is a five-year senior unsecured benchmark bond (144A/Reg S) listed on the…

Osun Residents In Abject Poverty Under Aregbesola—Kayode Oduoye

**I’ll Free Them When I Become Governor The race for the Osun State Government House in Osogbo has begun and one of planning to occupy the place is Olukayode Oduoye, who was born in the 1970s to the family of late Senator and Chief (Mrs) Simeon Olasunkanmi Oduoye (AIG Rtd). The governorship aspirant hails from…

Heirs Holdings Appoints Fadairo Director of Marketing/Corp Communications

The appointment of Pelumi Fadairo as Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications has been announced by Heirs Holdings. A statement by the firm said Fadairo will be responsible for driving the Group’s strategic marketing objectives and co-ordinating brand management of its rapidly growing portfolio of pan-African investments in the power, financial services, oil and gas,…

Heritage Bank Restates Commitment To Empower NYSC Members

In line with its culture as a timeless wealth partners, Heritage Bank Plc has restated its commitment to support National Youth Service Corps members and young entrepreneurs to grow their businesses as a start-up or prospective business owners. The MD/CEO of Heritage Bank, Ifie Sekibo disclosed this at the weekend during the Leadership Development Programme…