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UCEE: The New Face Of Microfinance Banking

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UCEE: The New Face Of Microfinance Banking Would you agree that not too long ago, the mention of “Microfinance bank” sounded a bit dated – evoking thoughts of an analog form of delivering financial services. Microfinance banks were seen as small, community-based banks without much presence or visibility. They quietly operated in local neighborhoods, and […]

United Capital leads issuance of Inaugural Domestic FGN US Dollar Bond

Domestic FGN US Dollar Bond

United Capital leads issuance of Inaugural Domestic FGN US Dollar Bond Achieves over 180% subscription – Over US$900 million raised Nigeria’s leading financial services group, United Capital Group, acted as the Lead Issuing House and Coordinator for the successful issuance of the FGN Domestic Dollar Bond, Nigeria’s first ever domestic US dollar-denominated bond. The transaction […]

United Capital Hosts Webinar on Rights Issues and Public Offers: A Recap

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United Capital Hosts Webinar on Rights Issues and Public Offers: A Recap On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, United Capital Securities hosted a webinar titled “Banking on the Future: Understanding Rights Issues and Public Offers”. The webinar aimed to educate investors on the complexities of rights issues and public offers, especially in light of the Central […]

Michael Abiodun Thomas Announced As Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer For United Capital Trustees

Michael Abiodun Thomas

Michael Abiodun Thomas Announced as Managing Director/Chief Executive for United Capital Trustees United Capital Trustees, a subsidiary of leading pan-African investment banking and financial services group, United Capital Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Abiodun Thomas as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. This appointment follows a rigorous approval process by the […]

United Capital Group Launches New Subsidiary, UCEE Microfinance Bank

UCEE Microfinance Bank Launch

United Capital Group Launches New Subsidiary, UCEE Microfinance Bank United Capital Group, a leading Pan-African investment management and financial services group, proudly announced the official launch of its newest subsidiary, UCEE Microfinance Bank, at an exclusive grand opening ceremony held yesterday at the UCEE Microfinance Bank House in Marina, Lagos. The event was graced by […]

Interim dividend, bonus shares makes it a rewarding time for United Capital shareholders

Peter Ashade, Group CEO, United Capital

“Interim dividend, bonus shares makes it a rewarding time for United Capital shareholders” – Peter Ashade In an interview with Eniola Olatunji of BusinessDay, Peter Ashade, Group CEO, United Capital Group noted despite challenging market conditions and economic uncertainty, United Capital Group has emerged as a beacon of resilience and growth. Shareholders have particularly benefited from the company’s […]

UCIF: Investing in Progressive Development & Impact

Peter Ashade, Group CEO, United Capital

INVESTING IN PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPACT THROUGH UNITED CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (UCIF) In the simplest terms, Impact investing involves making investments in funds, non-profit organizations, or businesses that aim to produce both positive social outcomes and financial returns. So, you could see it as an extension of philanthropy, corporate social responsibility (CSR) or better still, […]

United Capital H1 2024 Release Article

Peter Ashade

UNITED CAPITAL ASSERTS MARKET DOMINANCE Delivers outstanding financial results and announces unprecedented Interim Dividend Records Profit After Tax increase by 65% to N7.74billion Announces first-ever interim dividend payout of N0.90 Enhances shareholder value with issuance of 2 bonus shares per unit United Capital has once again demonstrated its market dominance with a stellar financial performance […]

Introducing the United Capital Stable Income Fund: A Low-risk Mutual Fund for High-Value Investors

Introducing the United Capital Stable Income Fund: A Low-risk Mutual Fund for High-Value Investors United Capital Asset Management Ltd., a subsidiary of leading Pan-African investment and financial services group, United Capital Plc, proudly announces the launch of a new mutual fund, the United Capital Stable Income Fund. This new fund underscores the company’s commitment to […]

United Capital Infrastructure Fund Announces Series III Issuance of Up To ₦10 Billion

United Capital Infrastructure Fund

UNITED CAPITAL PLC LAUNCHES SERIES III ISSUANCE OF ITS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND Targets Annual Gross Return of up to 23% United Capital Plc, a leading investment management and financial services group, has announced the launch of its Infrastructure Fund Series III Issuance of up to ₦10 billion, under the ₦150 billion Shelf Programme. This follows the […]

JOSEPH ONYEMA

Head, Group Enterprise Performance Management
Joseph Onyema
Joseph is the Head, Group Enterprise Performance Management at United Capital Plc.
Over the last 16 years, Joseph has worked with and led teams whose responsibilities cut across a major spectrum of technology transformational and retail growth projects and consultancy. Joining the group in 2017, Joseph started out leading the technology team for 5+ years in the position of the Group, Chief Information Officer, a role in which his focus on execution to reposition the business was exemplary, hence leading to increased digital presence, retail growth and improved revenues, with keen focus on our growth during the COVID-19 pandemic where the business was run totally virtual and saw outstanding growth in customers, revenue and profitability.​
Leveraging on his education, performance, experience and spirit of execution, Joseph transitioned to the Group Head, Enterprise Performance Management, where he brings his analytical and technological prowess coupled with his background in managing teams and businesses to bare in monitoring and tracking business units and employees performances, while helping them to improve in their performance and ensuring the group continues to win in all its endeavours.
Before joining United Capital, Joseph headed the Group Technology Operations at Cordros Capital Limited where he transitioned the business from a High Net-worth Individual (HNI) focused business to retail-focused business with total leverage on technology to drive B2C sales across verticals while exploring new markets and partnerships. Prior to Cordros Capital, he had led the Enterprise & Cloud Services team at Soft Solutions Limited, an IT Consultancy firm with a footprint across 15 Nigerian banks on enterprise security, cloud projects, and consultancy where he developed, deployed, and led support teams to manage several financial and FMCG application suites.
A Tony Elumelu entrepreneur from 2016 before joining the group, and a member of the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma international business honor society, continues to reinvent himself and deliver exceptionally to the United Capital family.