By Abiola Bawuah, CEO, UBA Africa Leadership is not just about rising to the top—it’s about breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and paving the way for others. My journey to executive leadership has been shaped by defining moments, bold decisions, and valuable lessons that continue to guide me today. Women in leadership often face unique challenges, […] The post BREAKING BARRIERS AND DRIVING CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP appeared first on UBA Lion King Blog ..read more

By Sola Yomi-Ajayi, Executive Director, Treasury and International Banking & MD/CEO, UBA America Women across industries are breaking barriers, leading innovation, and driving business success. Yet, the journey to leadership is not always straightforward. It requires resilience, strategic thinking, and an unwavering belief in one’s abilities. For the next generation of female leaders, my advice […] The post EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE LEADERS appeared first on UBA Lion King Blog ..read more

A chat with Joy Naeku, Team Member, IT Risk Management, UBA Kenya The field of cybersecurity remains largely male-dominated, but the industry is beginning to recognise the immense value of gender diversity in building stronger, more resilient security teams. As organisations navigate an evolving threat landscape, fostering an inclusive workforce isn’t just about fairness; it’s a […] The post BREAKING BARRIERS: ADVANCING WOMEN IN CYBERSECURITY appeared first on UBA Lion King Blog ..read more

By Uzoamaka Oyeka, Head, Customer Fulfilment Centre, UBA Plc I thought of authoring this article with empirical data from published research to support my submission, but as I processed my thoughts, I tilted towards ‘MY REALITY’ because this is, after all, my article. The internet is riddled with papers on how women in leadership increase […] The post WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP appeared first on UBA Lion King Blog ..read more

By Michelle Nwoga, Group Head, Customer Experience, UBA Plc In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, customer expectations are shifting at an unprecedented pace. Customers demand seamless digital experiences, hyper-personalised interactions, and companies that genuinely understand and care about their needs. At the heart of this is a critical factor that often goes unrecognised: the unique […] The post THE POWER OF WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP IN SHAPING INNOVATIVE AND EMPATHETIC CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE appeared first on UBA Lion King Blog ..read more

The world is shifting. We are talking, politically, technologically, and economically. Old global structures are being redefined, and at the heart of this transformation lies Africa: young, resource-rich, and brimming with innovation. No longer just a continent of potential, Africa is actively shaping the future. With the African Development Bank (AfDB) projecting an expected 4% […] The post LOOKING TOWARDS AN AFRICAN CENTURY appeared first on UBA Lion King Blog ..read more

When you’re head over heels in love, it’s easy to believe that money is just paper, right? But when love and loans mix, things can get complicated fast, and I mean really fast. Whether it’s covering a sudden expense or helping them through a rough patch, lending money to your partner can feel like the […] The post LOVE AND LOANS: SHOULD YOU LEND YOUR PARTNER MONEY? appeared first on UBA Lion King Blog ..read more

When it comes to dating, we all keep an eye out for the classic red flags, like refusing to introduce you to their friends or texting their “bestie” a bit too often. But what about the financial red flags that could derail both your love life and your bank account? Money may not buy love, […] The post FINANCIAL RED FLAGS TO WATCH OUT FOR WHEN DATING appeared first on UBA Lion King Blog ..read more

Even though February is almost over, we are still very much in the love mood and one of the ways to show ourselves some self-love is getting our finances up. You might be thinking these tips are coming a little too late because your Valentine’s Day spending left you a bit disappointed in your spending […] The post 5 TIPS TO PRIORITISE YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE IN THE LOVE MONTH appeared first on UBA Lion King Blog ..read more

Dates. Some are horrible; some are sweet. It’s one of the phases of adulthood that we cannot wish away as social creatures. Another phase of adulthood that can’t be wished away is BILLS. It’s like a Pandora’s box of daily responsibilities that you must take care of for the rest of your life. Speaking of […] The post IS SPLITTING BILLS ON THE FIRST DATE A DEAL BREAKER? appeared first on UBA Lion King Blog ..read more