JAMB Commerce 1998 Question 10

Question 10

Business Combinations

Which of the following is an example of a conglomerate?

  1. A.National Electric Power Authority
  2. B.United Africa Company Nigeria Plc
  3. C.The Nigerian Railway Corporation
  4. D.First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (United Africa Company Nigeria Plc)

Explanation

UAC operates in many unrelated lines of business (food, property, logistics), which makes it a conglomerate.