United Bank for Africa (UBA) appoints Ibrahim Puri as a non-executive director and is awaiting Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) clearance related to its interim reporting.
Premium Times and The Punch both report that UBA’s board approves documents tied to its first-half 2026 performance. The Punch says UBA approves its H1 2026 audited accounts, while Premium Times characterizes the approval process as awaiting CBN approval for the half-year report. Both outlets link the director appointment to the timing of regulatory clearance.
On the appointment itself, Premium Times quotes UBA Group Chairman Tony Elumelu, who says the board is confident Puri’s experience and judgement will support UBA’s growth. The Punch similarly frames the change as an appointment pending CBN clearance, reflecting the bank’s compliance requirements. The two reports agree on the overall sequence: Puri’s appointment is announced, but CBN approval remains a condition for parts of the process around the half-year reporting.
