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UBA Celebrates Female Leaders at Gen.W Business Series
UBA’s Gen.W Business Series celebrates female leaders, highlighting African women reshaping business, leadership, and innovation across industries
United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc, hosted its quarterly Business Series on Thursday in Marina, Lagos, bringing together accomplished female leaders and entrepreneurs under the theme “Gen.W: The Evolved Woman.”
Also read: UBA Business Series Promotes Women’s Enterprise, Leadership
The hybrid session, broadcast live to participants globally, marked International Women’s Month and explored the evolving role of women in leadership, business, and innovation, highlighting how African women are reshaping success while creating sustainable impact.
UBA’s Group Head, Customer Experience, Michelle Nwoga, opened the session by describing the evolved woman as one who takes initiative, makes her voice heard, and actively contributes to her community.
Panel discussions featured leading entrepreneur Joycee Awosika, founder of ORÍKÌ Group; celebrated media personality and digital entrepreneur Tomike Adeoye; founder of Fine-Funky, Olufunke Davies; and award-winning broadcaster Ayo Mario-Ese.
The panellists shared insights on overcoming challenges and achieving growth as female business owners.
Speaking at the event, UBA’s Group Head, Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, highlighted the importance of community support among women.
She also introduced the Gen.W platform, a lifestyle initiative by UBA aimed at connecting and empowering women.
Ladipo explained that Gen.W provides expert insights, practical resources, and access to discounted products and loans for women building businesses, growing careers, and leading across industries.
“The best part: it is open to every woman. No UBA account needed. This is Gen W, for the evolved woman,” she said.
Also read: UBA Celebrates Modern African Women with Special Business Series Edition
The event underscored UBA’s commitment to celebrating female leadership and creating spaces for women to thrive professionally and personally.
Business
ISAT Group Rebrands, Partners Afro Mobile to Launch High-Speed Broadband Services in Nigeria by Q3 2026
New identity signals bold expansion as landmark investment accelerates affordable, high-speed connectivity for millions of Nigerians.
Nigeria’s digital economy is set for a major boost as ISAT Group unveiled a new corporate identity and announced a strategic alliance with Afro Mobile, ahead of its Q3 2026 commercial launch.
The partnership is underpinned by Afro Mobile’s acquisition of a 40% equity stake in ISAT Group and a US$3 billion financing package structured by Equiline Finance, positioning the alliance among the largest indigenous broadband investment initiatives in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.
The rebranding marks ISAT Group’s evolution into a next-generation digital connectivity company focused on broadband, satellite communications and enterprise solutions. Together, the partners will expand affordable, high-speed internet access to homes, businesses, government institutions and underserved communities nationwide.
ISAT Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adeyanju Binuyo, described the development as a transformational milestone.
“Our vision extends beyond connectivity. We are building the digital infrastructure that will power businesses, connect communities, stimulate innovation and accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy. This partnership demonstrates our commitment to making world-class broadband accessible to every Nigerian.”
Group Chairman, Mr. Ganiyou AFOLABI Moustapha, said the alliance reflects ISAT Group’s long-term confidence in Nigeria’s future.
“This investment is a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy. Together with Afro Mobile, we are building a resilient indigenous broadband platform that will create jobs, drive innovation and support inclusive national development.”
With operations commencing in Q3 2026, ISAT Group and Afro Mobile are poised to emerge as a leading indigenous broadband provider, delivering next-generation connectivity that will help bridge Nigeria’s digital divide and power the country’s next phase of economic growth.
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