Atlas Mara, the African investment vehicle of former Barclays boss Bob Diamond, said it had increased its stake in Union Bank of Nigeria to almost 30 percent for $270 million.
The deal marks the third significant acquisition by Atlas Mara, set up last year by Diamond and Africa-based entrepreneur
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