Kayode Tokede writes on look how regional operations across the continent impacted on the overall growth of United Bank for Africa Plc in the 2025 financial year
Operating in 20 African countries, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc in the 2025 financial year declared revenue with a varied performance across the regions, with West Africa countries leading with strong growth, East & Southern Africa demonstrating steady progress, and Central Africa maintaining stability.
Also operating in the United States, United Kingdom (UK), France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE), the group’s pan-African operations continue to be a major growth driver, contributing over 50 per cent of total assets, revenue, and profit.
In the 2025 FY, the group’s West Africa countries posted N1.01 trillion operating revenue, about 19 per cent increase over N852 billion in 2024 FY, while East & Southern Africa countries closed 2025 with operating revenue of about N178billion, representing an increase of five per cent from N169 billion reported in 2024FY.
Also, Central Africa’s operating revenue was at N488 billion in 2025, from N487 billion in 2024. The momentum seen in 2025 FY indicated opportunities in the market for expansion and deeper market penetration in all regions.
