Tony Elumelu now owns over 16 percent of UBA
Tony Elumelu raises UBA holdings to 16.38 percent worth $211 million, reinforcing his influence as one of Nigeria’s richest businessmen.
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Tony Elumelu raises UBA holdings to 16.38 percent worth $211 million, reinforcing his influence as one of Nigeria’s richest businessmen.
In Elumelu’s world, control is currency, and UBA is the crown jewel he’s determined to protect.
Elumelu faced a similar setback in 2024 when UBA’s 32.55% stock gain was erased by naira devaluation, cutting his stake’s value $17 million.
This highlights the challenges posed by Nigeria’s volatile currency on shareholder wealth.
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The deal positions UBA under the leadership of Tony Elumelu as a bridge between Africa and the broader global financial ecosystem.
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The double-digit decline in profits can be attributed to UBA’s higher expenses, coupled with a drop in trading and foreign exchange gains.
The goal, announced by UBA Group Managing Director and CEO Oliver Alawuba, underscores the bank’s vision to become one of the world’s top 10 banks over the next 25 years.
Under Elumelu’s leadership, UBA’s total comprehensive income for the period also rose, from N51.03 billion ($36.56 million) to N581.47 billion ($416.7 million).
The substantial surge in profit was driven by higher interest income and a notable increase in foreign exchange earnings throughout the year.
As his stake in UBA approaches $50 million, Elumelu’s influence and commitment to Africa’s economic prosperity remain undeniable.
The pledge was reaffirmed at the fourth ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum in Cotonou, Benin.
Tony Elumelu, with his 7.39-percent stake in UBA, equivalent to 2,527,372,285 shares, stands out as one of the Nigerian Exchange’s most affluent investors