UBA Business Series is set to spotlight Africa’s New Generation of Women Leaders During Women’s Month.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to host a special edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series as part of activities marking Women’s Month, with a focus on celebrating and empowering the modern African woman.
The event, themed “Gen W – The Evolved Woman,” will hold on Wednesday, March 12, 2026, by 11 a.m. at UBA House in Lagos. It will convene accomplished female leaders and professionals who will share insights, experiences, and practical strategies on navigating ambition, leadership, and growth in today’s rapidly changing environment.
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The session will also be streamed live across UBA’s digital platforms, allowing participants to join either physically or virtually after registering through the bank’s official link.
According to the organisers, this edition of the Business Series aims to push the conversation on women’s advancement further by spotlighting a new generation of women who are not only seeking opportunities but actively creating them. Discussions will explore how women are shaping industries, leading successful businesses, and redefining success on their own terms.
The event will feature an inspiring lineup of speakers including entrepreneur and founder of ORÍKÌ Group, Joycee Awosika; media personality and entrepreneur, Tomike Adeoye; entrepreneur and founder of Fine Funky, Olufunke Davies; and award-winning broadcaster, Ayo Mario-Ese.
The panel discussion will be moderated by media personality and actor, Tobi Bakre.
During the session, the panelists will share their personal journeys and perspectives on navigating professional spaces, building resilient businesses, embracing authenticity, and redefining leadership as women in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Speaking ahead of the event, UBA’s Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, said the special edition of the Business Series underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting women and recognising the crucial roles they play in driving economic growth and innovation across Africa.
“The modern African woman is evolving in remarkable ways. She is bold, visionary, and intentional about the spaces she occupies. Through this edition of the UBA Business Series, we want to celebrate women while also creating a platform where meaningful conversations around leadership, ambition, and opportunity can take place,” she said.
The quarterly UBA Business Series has become a key knowledge-sharing platform designed to equip entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders with insights, tools, and strategies to build sustainable enterprises and navigate the evolving business landscape.
UBA remains one of Africa’s largest employers in the financial sector, with over 25,000 employees serving more than 45 million customers globally. The bank operates in 20 African countries, as well as the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and the United Arab Emirates, providing retail, commercial, and institutional banking services while advancing financial inclusion through technology-driven solutions.
