UBA enlists Abaga, Egunjobi to speak on innovation at Business Series

Author: Urowayino JeremiahPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & EconomyTechnology

UBA enlists Abaga, Egunjobi to speak on innovation at Business Series

United Bank for Africa (UBA) is hosting the latest edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series on July 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The event, themed 'Building for Africa’s Realities: Turning Consumer Feedback into Technology-Driven Solutions', will feature speakers including M.I Abaga, Ashim Egunjobi, and Femi Aluko. The session will be hosted by Adaora Mbelu and streamed live across UBA's digital platforms.

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