As financial market analysts continue to digest the 2021 financial results of the FirstBank Limited, which they say reflect the return of the banking conglomerate to its leadership position, FESTUS AKANBI writes that the regime of strong fundamentals which the robust performance represents is in tandem with the ongoing restructuring being midwifed by the current board and management of the company
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As the global demand for software engineers skyrocketed after the COVID-19 pandemic, Software engineers are well paid among their peers in the tech industry. As the tech ecosystem welcomes individuals from various backgrounds and industries, it has proven to be challenging for beginners. Therefore, you must be ready to face the challenges, the obstacles and remain committed in order to achieve success.
Skaleet, an international fintech providing a next-generation Core Banking Platform (CBP), has partnered with Mobiblanc, an Agile Digital Services Enterprise (ESN), to offer turnkey solutions to financial institutions across Africa. The partnership will ensure that financial institutions have the capacities to launch new digital and innovative financial solutions that they can provide to their customers, whether businesses or individuals. Mobiblanc, based in Morocco and Tunisia, is a leading player in North and West African markets entirely devoted to digital solutions. With a talented and dynamic team, Mobiblanc delivers an efficient and effective consulting and integration service for a wide range…
It has been confirmed that the chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo would be reviewing the latest book in the industry, entitled ‘Sagacity of a digital revolution’ authored by award-winning journalist, Remmy Nweke. Adebayo, according to a statement by the author, would on Thursday, June 9, 2022, share his thoughts as the reviewer at the book’s public presentation and formal launch slated to hold at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos, as a sideline event of the 2022 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development with the theme:…
Mastercard and OPay, a fintech giant have announced a strategic partnership, which marks a significant boost for wider financial inclusion and economic prosperity by opening up digital commerce to millions of people across the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration enables OPay consumers and merchants in the region – including Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Pakistan, South Africa and the UAE – to engage with brands and businesses anywhere across the globe, thanks to a Mastercard virtual payment solution linked to the OPay eWallet. This partnership is the latest milestone in Mastercard’s emerging market strategy where the technology company…
The World Economic Forum has welcomed 100 innovative tech firms, including Okra Nigeria, to its Technology Pioneers community. Full of young and growing tech companies, the 2022 cohort is forging new paths in healthcare, food production and more with cutting-edge technologies. This year’s intake includes Emerge, which is improving virtual interactions through the development of a device with tactile effects for users at virtual gatherings. While Okra Nigeria is digitalizing financial services for Africa, Ampd Energy is reshaping the construction industry by pioneering battery energy storage systems. Alife is supporting healthcare advances by using artificial intelligence to improve the success…
MooveBeta has been incubated at Adanian Labs for 6 months with a mission to empower consumers with the ability to send microtransactions via mobile money
Autochek, the automotive technology company making car ownership more accessible and affordable across Africa, has announced the acquisition of KIFAL Auto, Morocco’s leading automotive technology startup, to drive its expansion into North Africa. This acquisition represents the first major expansion of a West Africa-based startup into North Africa and it will facilitate effective Pan-African collaboration to drive innovation across the continent’s growing automotive market. KIFAL Auto was founded by Nizar Abdallaoui Maane in 2019 to transform the automotive experience in Morocco by providing a seamless process for buying and selling used cars and enabling access to financing, warranties, insurance and…
Cyber investigators at Mandiant say they’re actively responding to more than a dozen live intrusions by Russian foreign intelligence services aimed at diplomats, military computers, defense contractors, and other targets, according to a Bloomberg report. Mandiant is a security company that responds to breaches worldwide and says it works with more than 75 of America’s 100 highest-revenue companies. Its update comes amid repeated Biden administration warnings that Russia is considering cyberattacks against critical US infrastructure. One reason the Russian attacks aren’t making headlines is that, according to Mandiant’s findings, the actual number of them is roughly in line with normal…
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has been congratulated by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, on his appointment as the Chairman of the 2022 World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) Forum by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Danbatta described the choice of the Minister as chair of the Forum as a worthy recognition of Nigeria’s leadership role in the global digital economy ecosystem, noting that Nigeria has continued to hold a front-row seat in the promotion of information and communication technology (ICT) as a driving force…