United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is bringing together a powerhouse panel of female leaders for a special Women’s Month edition of its UBA Business Series.
The event, themed “Gen W: The Evolved Woman,” is set for Wednesday, March 12, 2026, at UBA House in Lagos, and will also be broadcast live to a global digital audience.
The session features a distinguished lineup of speakers who have redefined success across multiple industries.
Leading the conversation is Joycee Awosika, the entrepreneur behind the premium wellness brand ORÍKÌ Group, alongside celebrated media personality and digital entrepreneur Tomike Adeoye.
They will be joined by Olufunke Davies, founder of the lifestyle brand Fine Funky, and award-winning broadcaster Ayo Mario-Ese. Together, these women will share actionable strategies for navigating ambition and leadership in the modern business world.
The dialogue will be moderated by popular media personality and actor Tobi Bakre, ensuring a dynamic exchange between the panelists and the audience.
The initiative aims to highlight a new era of African women who are intentionally shaping their own professional landscapes.
UBA’s Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, noted that the event serves as a platform to celebrate women who are bold, visionary, and proactive in creating opportunities rather than just seeking them.
As Africa’s Global Bank, UBA continues to use the Business Series as a vital knowledge-sharing hub, equipping entrepreneurs and professionals with the tools needed to build resilient and sustainable enterprises.
Tinubu’s reforms attracting FDIs, productivity in mining – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has credited President Bola Tinubu’s aggressive policy reforms with a surge in productivity and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) within Nigeria’s mining industry.
Representing the Minister at the Prospectors and Development Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto, the Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO), Engr. Obadiah Nkom speaking at the 27th Annual African Mining Breakfast stressed that Nigeria is no longer looking for passive observers but for credible partners dedicated to sustainable, high-impact mining.
Alake identified cross-border logistics as a primary hurdle for continental growth, noting that while many African mining projects are inherently viable, they often stall due to fragmented infrastructure.
He issued a call to action for development finance institutions to fund regional corridors such as rail links and power grids that connect mineral-rich zones across borders.
He positioned Nigeria as a ready anchor for these regional systems, backed by robust geological data and political will.
The Nigerian delegation also held strategic talks with Paula Caldwell, Chairperson of the Canada–Africa Chamber of Business. Facilitated by Canadian High Commissioner HE Pasquale Salvaggio, these discussions focused on the African Partnership Business Conference scheduled for May, which aims to bridge the gap between Canadian capital and African opportunities.
Throughout the four-day PDAC event, Nigerian officials engaged with global executives to showcase the country’s efforts in enhancing transparency and regulatory clarity.