News Highlights: Branka Mracajac, CEO of 9PSB, emphasized the critical role of innovation, investment, and collaboration among stakeholders in advancing Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem. Mracajac stressed the need for improved digital infrastructure, regulatory support, and affordable fintech products to sustain growth. Branka Mracajac, CEO of 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), has highlighted the vital role of innovation, increased investment, regulatory support, and stakeholder collaboration in advancing Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem and promoting financial inclusion. Mracajac spoke at the 2024 Nigeria Fintech Week in Lagos, themed: Positioning Africa’s Fintech Ecosystem to Accelerate Inclusive growth’, which brought together industry leaders to discuss strategies for…
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News Highlights: 9PSB marked the 2024 Customer Service Week, recognizing top-performing partners and hosting engaging events. CEO Branka Mracajac emphasized 9PSB’s commitment to innovative banking and thanked customers and partners for their role in advancing financial inclusion. 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Nigeria’s leading digital payment bank committed to promoting financial inclusion, marked the 2024 Customer Service Week with the theme: “Above and Beyond.” The celebration included the recognition of top-performing Service Location Partners, an insightful webinar for staff and partners, as well as cultural activities that highlighted the bank’s commitment to outstanding customer service. The week-long celebration, which took…
-As Armed Forces Eliminate Another Terrorist Leader And Improved Security The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle and NSA, Nuhu Ribadu has been lauded by the Coalition of Northern Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) for their decisive and robust leadership in the ongoing battle against banditry and terrorism in Northern Nigeria. This commendation follows the recent successful military operation that led to the elimination of a notorious terrorist leader, Mai Hijabi, a significant breakthrough in the fight against insecurity in the region. The CNCSOs, through its spokesperson, Alhaji Usman Usman, eulogized Dr. Matawalle and the National Security…
News Highlights: The FG is committed to achieving food security in Nigeria by integrating emerging technologies into the agricultural sector. This commitment is driving collaborations between federal agencies, such as the partnership between NITDA and NADF. The Federal Government’s dedication to achieving food security in Nigeria through the adoption of emerging technologies in agriculture has led to a partnership between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Agriculture Development Fund (NADF). This collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two federal agencies, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity. NITDA’s Director General,…
News Highlights: Nigerian banks are in the midst of upgrading their core banking systems to more secure software, which could lead to further service outages and transaction delays. Many banks have already begun the process, with more set to follow, potentially causing widespread disruptions across the banking sector in the coming weeks. Nigerian bank customers should prepare for potential service disruptions as financial institutions rush to upgrade their core banking systems to more secure software. The move, which many banks have already begun, is expected to intensify in the coming weeks, potentially leading to further outages and transaction delays. President…
News Highlights: Moniepoint Inc., in partnership with ACIOE Associates and Tech4Dev, hosted a two-day workshop to improve financial literacy and online business security for women entrepreneurs and people living with disabilities (PLWDs). The initiative focused on equipping small and micro-enterprise owners with essential skills in financial planning, budgeting, cybersecurity, and safe online payment practices through interactive sessions. In an effort to improve financial literacy and bolster online business security for women entrepreneurs and people living with disabilities (PLWDs), Moniepoint Inc.—Africa’s fastest-growing financial institution as recognized by the Financial Times—partnered with ACIOE Associates and Tech4Dev to host a two-day intensive workshop…
News Highlights: NITDA has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria into a digitally empowered nation. NITDA emphasized the importance of partnerships and collaboration in driving digital transformation. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strategic foresight and adaptability in driving sustainable digital growth and inclusivity across the country. Digital TimesNG reports that NITDA is leveraging digital innovation to foster national prosperity and inclusivity in line with its steadfast commitment to positioning Nigeria as a leader in the global digital economy. Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa disclosed this at the 3rd edition of the TeXcellence…
About fifteen years ago, the idea that a single click could transform shopping into a seamless, convenient experience seemed far-fetched. Today, e-commerce continues to revolutionize the way people buy and sell goods, offering unparalleled accessibility and convenience. However, this immense growth brings its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to delivering products to underserved communities, rural and semi-urban areas. In these regions, poor infrastructure, limited access to delivery routes, and high transportation costs remain significant barriers, preventing many from fully enjoying the benefits of online shopping. To address these logistics challenges, e-commerce companies are increasingly turning to practical…
We sincerely regret to inform you that the Digital Nigeria International Conference 2024, originally scheduled to be held between 22nd to 24th October 2024 has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Mrs Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department at NITDA said in a statement on Friday that the International Conference Centre Abuja, the primary venue for the event, is currently undergoing extensive renovations and will not be available for the scheduled dates. “Unfortunately, we have been unable to secure an alternative venue that can adequately accommodate the scale and scope of this important conference for the period…
The ember months signal the last quarter of the year and carry a lot of responsibilities, goals and demands. The ember months are traditionally seen as a period of great economic activities and social upheaval. That is why every year in Nigeria, as the ember months set in, anxiety, fear and obsession follow as well. Ember months are also a period where people get to spend a lot of money either as part of the Christmas celebration or the New Year. And the period aptly captures the wisdom in the saying that “where there is money to be spent there…